The Santa Barbara Museum of Art, a leading West Coast art museum, presents internationally-recognized collections and exhibitions and a broad array of cultural and educational activities. We are seeking assistance for our Collection Areas: 19th and Early 20th European Art, Asian Art, Contemporary Art, and Photography & New Media. This position reports to the Museum’s Registrar and provides support in organizing storage space for art objects within our permanent collection and on loan through documentation, location and returning works to storage at the end of exhibition, maintaining and updating computerized Collection Management database for locations of artwork and inventory, and much more.

BA degree is required, preferably in Art History, Studio Art, or Museum Studies, and knowledge of art media and art handling/packing/shipping methods is preferred. Excellent record keeping, computer and clerical skills required. Two year’s experience in Registration/Collections Management preferred. Must be able to lift art objects up to 50 pounds.

· Schedule: Full-time at 40 hours per week.
· Status: Temporary, not eligible for benefits
· Term of assignment approximately 6 months
(We remain an at will employer)
· Compensation: $19.00/hour
· Successful background check required.
· Submission packet: application, resume and cover letter

E-mail to: hr@sbma.net


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Human Resources
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
1130 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

www.sbma.net