Registrar [Vulcan Inc., Seattle, WA]

Description

Registrar

Vulcan Inc –  Seattle WA

Vulcan Inc is looking for a Full-Time Registrar (1-year term position) to assist with international and domestic outgoing loans and assigned special projects including new property installations.  Duties include coordinating and scheduling packing, crating and shipping from domestic and international locations including installation and rotations at properties.

High level expertise with standard museum practices for the care and handling of artwork and import/export regulations around the world including shipping to yachts in international waters.  Provide data and logistical support.  Work closely with Collections staff and other Vulcan departments, and receive support from the Preparators.  Will be required to travel approximately 1 time every six months.

Knowledge, experience, skill, and/or ability

Required

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from accredited institution (Master’s Degree preferred) and 5 plus years relevant experience, OR, relevant­­­ Vocational/Certificate coursework and equivalent years work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Understanding of conservation practices and techniques.
  • Experience with condition reporting various types of art and artifacts

• Extensive fine art domestic and international packing, crating and shipping experience
• Possess excellent project management skills
• Domestic and international courier trips
• High level of written and oral communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate effective time management and detail-oriented skills with special attention to accuracy
• Candidate must be organized, discreet, judicious and efficient.
• Ability to be flexible, communicative, and work collaboratively in a team environment
• Knowledge of traditional museum registration procedures.
• Experience with TMS database or other like Collection Management System
• Understanding of art history.

Preferred

• Fine art shipping experience to/from Africa, Europe and Great Britain
• Experience with Crystal Reports

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