Head Registrar – Museum [Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI]

Description

Be a part of the Museum of Art at the Rhode Island School of Design.  The Museum acquires, preserves, exhibits, and interprets works of art and design representing diverse cultures from ancient times to the present. Distinguished by its relationship to Rhode Island School of Design, the Museum educates and inspires artists, designers, students, scholars, and the general public through exhibitions, programs, and publications.

As an employer, RISD offers a supportive, collegial and inclusive work environment and a competitive benefits package.

Summary:

The RISD Museum seeks a knowledgeable and proactive Head Registrar with strong administrative and collection-based experience to oversee the care and management of the RISD Museum’s prestigious collection of some 100,000 artworks that are the foundation of a dynamic exhibition, publication, and teaching program.

The Head Registrar plans and directs the activities of the Museum’s registration department, taking responsibility for all collection management including documentation of the collection and loans, the legal status and ownership of objects, insurance coverage, coordination of physical collection care and storage, fine art shipping, and legal contracts related to collections. The Head Registrar is a member of the Director’s Management Team and advises and works in close collaboration with the Director, Chief Curator, Curators and other key staff on all issues regarding art in the collection or on loan to the museum, and plays an important role in the formulation of planning and policy development related to the collection in an active learning environment.

Applicants who apply by September 2^nd, 2016 will be given full consideration.

To learn more visit http://www.risd.edu/jobs.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• BA (MA preferred) in an appropriate field such as Art History, Museum Studies, or Library Science with eight to ten years museum registration experience or equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
• Experience with collections management systems and computers essential.
• Must be a detail-oriented person with good verbal and written communication skills.
• Supervisory experience required.

RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education.  We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Applicants who apply by September 2^nd, 2016 will be given full consideration.

To learn more visit http://www.risd.edu/jobs.