Associate Registrar for Exhibitions [The Jewish Museum, New York, NY]

Description

Date:                                     July 2016

Department:                       Program Administration

Title:                                      Associate Registrar for Exhibitions            

FLSA Status:                       Non-Exempt

Reports To:                         Senior Registrar

Schedule:                            Full Time

The Position

The Associate Registrar for Exhibitions is responsible for all registration aspects of assigned in-house and traveling exhibitions to support the Museum’s varied and ambitious fine arts exhibition program.  This position works closely with other Registrar staff in an open, collaborative and team-oriented environment, and requires full knowledge of current professional museum registration standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Make detailed arrangements for packing, crating, shipping, insurance and couriers for domestic and international incoming loans and exhibitions
• Arrange framing, mount making and conservation
• Schedule and oversee exhibition installations and de-installations at the Museum and venues; serve as installation floor manager as necessary
• Work collaboratively with Curators, Designers, Exhibition Manager and Director of Operations & Exhibition Services throughout exhibition planning process
• Coordinate fine arts insurance arrangements for loans, including application of the Museum’s fine arts policy, government indemnities and lender insurance
• Participate in exhibition budgeting process by obtaining crating, shipping, courier, insurance and object preparation estimates
• Track and monitor expenses throughout the fiscal year, providing periodic budget updates to Exhibition Manager
• Prepare condition reports, shipping documents, certificates of insurance and other related documentation
• Hire and supervise art handlers
• Travel as courier to exhibition venues, domestically and internationally, overseeing transport, packing, unpacking, installation and handling of objects
• Compliant and proactive participation in the TSA Certified Cargo Screening Program
• Archive exhibition files according to departmental procedure

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with non-assigned exhibitions and various administrative and registration-related duties and responsibilities, as assigned by Senior Registrar
• Assist with departmental projects, including policy/procedure evaluations and updates
• Assist with outgoing loan arrangements as necessary
• Occasional overtime may be needed to meet deadlines during busy exhibition periods

For immediate consideration send resume, cover letter and salary requirement to:

The Jewish Museum

1109 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY 10128

Fax: 212-423-3232

Email: Jobs@TheJM.org

The Jewish Museum is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Requirements:

• B.A. in Art History, Museum Studies, or similar (M.A. preferred)
• 3-5 years minimum experience in exhibitions registration, preferably at an art museum
• Knowledge of museum standards for conservation and object handling
• Thorough knowledge of fine arts packing and domestic and international shipping procedures
• Excellent organizational capabilities, attention to detail, and strong oral/written communication skills with diverse constituents
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Systematic approach to work and the ability to produce clear, effective and detailed schedules
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to oversee and manage art handling crews
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Familiarity with collections management databases, preferably TMS
• Knowledge of foreign language helpful