The Missouri Historical Society is seeking an Assistant Registrar.

Responsibilities include:

  • Acquisition Registration:

Oversee entry of new acquisitions

-Receive and track receipts for study and other documents relating to incoming acquisitions

-Maintain acquisition records in Mimsy Collection Management System as needed

-Send and receive Contract of Gift

-Communicate with donors as needed regarding the donation process

-Record accessions

-Manage Item History (accession) Files

Work with Registrar on inventory and management of incoming Acquisitions Holding Room

Assist Senior Curator with monthly Curator’s Review of incoming acquisitions

Assist Registrar with monthly Acquisitions Review and Curatorial Collections Committee meetings

  • Outgoing Loan Registration:

Create new outgoing loan records in Mimsy Collections Management System as needed.

Track and update Outgoing loan records in Mimsy

Maintain outgoing loan files

Communicate with borrowers regarding the loan process

Assist Curators and Conservator with management of loan requests

Collaborate with Collection Manager on packing and shipping outgoing loans

  • Assisting Exhibits Registration:

Prepares receipts and condition reports (including photography); utilizes database to track location of objects

Will assist Exhibitions Registrar in compiling information and documentation as needed

Assists in the installation and de-installation of artifacts selected for exhibition; as well as helping in the packaging and transportation of artifacts between all buildings operated by the Missouri Historical Society and on occasion picking objects up from lenders

Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualification Requirements

  • MA in History, Museum Studies, or related field
  • Minimum 2 years of registration experience
  • Knowledge and experience handling artifacts and exhibits installation preferred
  • Must be proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
  • Knowledge of collections management software, preferably Mimsy XG
  • Must be able to lift heavy objects
  • Must have valid drivers license and maintain good driving record

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Please submit letter of interest, resume, and employment application to: hradmin@mohistory.org

Candidates may also respond to: Missouri History Museum-HR  P.O. Box 11940  St. Louis, MO 63112-0040

An Equal Opportunity Employer