Description

Fallingwater (located in Mill Run, PA 90 minutes southeast of downtown Pittsburgh) seeks a highly-experienced full-time Registrar to oversee the care, management, and proper storage of its collection. S/he will have experience with a variety of media including furniture, textiles, ceramics, basketry, glass, paintings, and works on paper as well as correspondence, photographs, and books. Additional responsibilities include collections care, risk management, incoming/outgoing loans, accessions/deaccessions, and security of artwork in transit. The Registrar will report to the Director of Preservation and oversee temporary intern staff and volunteers.

Posting Instructions:  Send resume, cover letter and salary expectations to wpcjobs@paconserve.org and list Registrar in the subject line of the email.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Recommend and implement policies and procedures regarding registration to ensure best practices and prevailing ethical standards relating to collections management and safety of collections.
  • Oversee the coordination of accessioning procedures, including paper documentation with accurate information and physical numbering for identification.
  • Direct the creation and/or maintenance of legal and informational documents on permanent collections and loans, such as museum receipts, deeds of gift, condition reports, etc.
  • Supervise the consistent updating of information in the collections management system as well as physical files; resolves discrepancies and inconsistencies.
  • Develop and implement inventory and storage projects, including housing/rehousing of objects.
  • Oversee the dissemination of information on the collection to other departments, researchers, and students.
  • Oversee internal and external object movement, including acting as courier when required.
  • Contribute to department budget development process and strategic planning initiatives.
  • Contribute texts and any documentation for grant proposals as needed.
  • Provide instruction on art handling techniques to staff as needed.
Requirements
  • A four-year college degree in Art or Architectural History, Museum Studies, or related field; an advanced degree (MA or MS) is preferred.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years museum registration experience with a four-year degree, preferably in an historic house museum setting.
  • Minimum of 2-4 years museum registration experience with exposure to a wide variety of media and collections materials, preferably with twentieth-century design.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of professional museum practices, including registration methods, safe object handling and art preservation, packing and shipping, storage of art, security measures, and object numbering techniques.
  • Knowledge of and demonstrated skill in collection management databases (PastPerfect preferred), MediaPro, Microsoft Word and Excel, and Adobe Photoshop.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and oral communication skills.
  • Possess the ability and willingness to maintain a high level of accuracy, have a strong attention to detail, and to prioritize workflow. Exhibit a keen sense of diplomacy as well as the ability to work well with a wide variety of museum professionals, vendors, students, guides, and the general public.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
Job Information
    • Mill Run, Pennsylvania, 15464, United States
    • 29039453
    • June 16, 2016
    • Registrar
    • Fallingwater
    • Registrar/Collections Management
    • No
    • Full-Time
    • Indefinite
    • BA/BS/Undergraduate
    • 5-7 Years
    • 0-10%
    • $47,476.00 (Yearly Salary)