Assistant Registrar, Mingei International Museum, San Diego, CA
MINGEI INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM
Job Description
POSITION:ASSISTANT REGISTRAR
Part-time, non-exempt.
Potential to become full-time, non-exempt in July 2016
REPORTS TO: Registrar
GENERAL: Works with the Registrar to maintain the permanent collection, temporary gifts and loans, and assist with installation of exhibitions.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Enter data on new gifts, purchases and loan objects into the EmbARK database
Edit and update information on objects, including new research and maintaining accurate location records on all objects
Assist the registrar producing gift receipts, acknowledgement letters, loan agreements
Assist production of exhibition labels with proper credits and information according to loan forms and collection data
Assist with coordination of photography, identification, and labeling for publications and exhibitions
Link digital images of collection
Assist with the update of the permanent collection annual appraisal
Assist the registrar with general office duties
Assist with supervising interns and volunteers
Assist other departments when called upon
Other duties as needed/assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong organizational, planning and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail
Flexibility, tact, diplomacy and ability to interact well with Museum members, volunteers, staff, visitors and the public
Ability to plan, problem-solve and to work independently and collaboratively
Strong oral and written communications skills
Commitment to the Museum’s mission and goals
Physical ability to reach, bend, stoop, lift and move file boxes, pedestals, etc. up to 25 pounds on a regular basis
Familiarity with Word, Excel and EmbARK
EDUCATION: 4 year college degree
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