The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust seeks a qualified and motivated candidate for the position of Assistant Registrar. Working under the Registrar, the Assistant Registrar will assist and participate in all Registration departmental operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Attend exhibition planning meetings and assist in coordination of packing, shipping, and installation schedules and logistics.
- Liaise with Lenders, Donors, and logistics companies.
- In collaboration with Museum Registrar, review and enforce Loan Agreements.
- In collaboration with Museum Registrar and other members of the Collections & Exhibitions Department, perform assessment of documentation and procedures, including participating in the New Acquisitions Committee.
- Receive and release shipments at the loading dock.
- With and without supervision from Museum Registrar, manage exhibit installations and deinstallations, pack and unpack objects while making packing notes and taking documentative photographs.
- Create incoming and outgoing Condition Reports.
- Track the movement of objects including:
- Data-entry and updating records in TMS Collections.
- Creation of documents including, Release / Expect paperwork, receipts, wall lists and other forms as necessary.
- Organize storage of empty crates.
- Assist in the processes related to movement of collection objects to off-site storage.
- Undertake courier trips for objects in transit and/or site visits, as needed.
- Participate in Outgoing Loans Committee.
- Generate sensitive documents such as Certificates of Insurance and/or Damage Reports.
- Work directly with freelance Preparators, Registrars, and interns as needed.
- Conduct periodic inspections of the exhibitions on view, gallery conditions, and both on and off-site storage facilities.
- Participate in future inventory and/or rehousing projects.
- Research content and make available via blog and caption writing.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 2-3 years of full-time experience working in a Museum or related field.
- Knowledge of art handling methods and materials, procedures and best practices related to exhibitions, collections management and incoming / outgoing loans. Familiarity and adherence to the standards published in Museum Registration Methods.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and computer skills. TMS and Mimsy experience a plus.
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to thrive in a team and while working solo.
- The ideal candidate must be flexible and able to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Must be able to maintain discretion related to confidential or sensitive materials.
- The position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule that may include occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- B.A. in History, Art History, or related fields with possible focus in Museum Studies or comparable work experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must be able to do the following:
- Sit and/or stand for extended periods.
- Bend, reach, climb and carry.
- Manual dexterity and coordination.
- Must be able to visually inspect artwork, including close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally.
- The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
POSITION DETAILS:
- Covered by the DC-37 collective bargaining agreement
- Job Title: Assistant Registrar
- Job Department: Collections and Exhibitions
- Supervisor: Registrar
- Pay Rate: $24.11 / hour
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours weekly
The Museum of Jewish Heritage is an equal-opportunity employer. As a cultural institution that teaches about the dangers of intolerance, the Museum is dedicated to promoting diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion in its hiring practices.
For consideration, qualified candidates should submit their resume and cover letter of interest to: humanresources@mjhnyc.org