Founded in 1904 and located on New York City’s Museum Mile, the Jewish Museum is dedicated to the enjoyment, understanding, and preservation of the artistic and cultural heritage of the Jewish people. The Museum maintains a unique collection of nearly 30,000 works of art, ceremonial objects, and media reflecting the global Jewish experience over more than 4,000 years. The Museum applies a contemporary lens to its exhibitions, which range from ancient to contemporary art.
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 active fine arts exhibition program. This position works closely with Curatorial, Collections & Registration, Operations and other departments in an open, collaborative and team-oriented environment, and requires full knowledge of current professional museum registration standards and best practices.
Responsibilities Include:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Manage all aspects of exhibition registration for assigned in-house and traveling exhibitions, from initial planning and implementation to final accounting
  • Make detailed arrangements for packing, crating, shipping, insurance and couriers for domestic and international incoming loans
  • Arrange framing, mount making and conservation
  • Schedule and oversee exhibition installations/de-installations at the Museum and venues; serve as installation floor manager as necessary
  • Work collaboratively with Curators, Designers, Exhibition Manager and Operations staff throughout the exhibition planning process
  • Coordinate fine arts insurance arrangements for loans, including applications for US government indemnities
  • Participate in exhibition budgeting process by obtaining crating, shipping, courier, insurance and object preparation estimates
  • Track and monitor exhibition budgets and expenses throughout the fiscal year, providing periodic budget updates to Exhibition Manager
  • Prepare condition reports, shipping documents, certificates of insurance and other related documentation
  • Manage TMS exhibition module usage and workflows
  • Hire and supervise art handlers
  • Travel as courier to exhibition venues, domestically and internationally, to oversee transport, packing/unpacking and installation/de-installation
  • Maintain certification in TSA Certified Cargo Screening Program

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist with non-assigned exhibitions and other special projects
  • Assist in reviewing and updating department policies and procedures
  • Occasional overtime may be needed to receive shipments after hours, and during exhibition changeovers



RequirementsRequirements:

  • B.A. in Art History, Museum Studies, or similar (M.A. preferred)
  • Five 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
  • Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Systematic approach to work and the ability to produce clear, effective and detailed schedules
  • Experience overseeing and managing art handlers
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Knowledge of foreign language helpful