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