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erika.katayama
02-18-2015, 10:51 AM
MUSEUM OF ARTS AND DESIGN, NEW YORK CITY
ASSOCIATE REGISTRAR FOR EXHIBITIONS


The Museum of Arts and Design in New York City is seeking an experienced Exhibitions Registrar at the associate level.

He/she will be assigned traveling and in-house exhibitions for which he/she will coordinate shipping, packing/crating, customs brokerage, insurance, courier arrangements, incoming artist arrangements for onsite installations, and freight forwarding from consolidation through dispersal.

Further responsibilities for these exhibitions will include:

Supervision/Exhibition Coordination


[*=-1]Supervise installation/de-installation (onsite and at other venues)

[*=-1]Coordinate the scheduling of art handlers for installation/deinstallation with Head Preparator

[*=-1]Create exhibition schedule of shipments/couriers and security access lists for distribution to admissions/security/Exhibitions Manager

[*=-1]Ensure light levels, lender and display restrictions are met in installation and design plans


Budget/Finance


[*=-1]Create exhibition registration budgets for review by Registrar and Exhibitions Dept., assist with budget forecasting and continually update expenditures and anticipated expenditures

[*=-1]Submit payment requisitions for related costs


Contracts


[*=-1]Review and submit comments/suggestions on Exhibition Contracts

[*=-1]Review venue facilities reports

[*=-1]Assist in revisions of standard loan agreement/contract language as necessary


Documentation


[*=-1]Process signed Loan Agreements for co-signature, copies to curators, etc.

[*=-1]Create and compile condition report notebooks and write condition reports upon unpacking/repacking of exhibition loans

[*=-1]Create and maintain Lender and Shipping files

[*=-1]With Exhibitions team, create crate lists, packing notes and special handling instructions for distribution to traveling exhibition venues

[*=-1]Record object locations and shipping information in TMS database


Qualifications

Minimum three years museum exhibition registration (traveling exhibit experience required).

Familiarity with international/domestic fine art shipping/crating companies, intl. crating standards and TSA shipping and screening requirements, and experience with 3-D objects. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a proactive, collaborative disposition required.

MUSEUM OF ARTS AND DESIGN, NEW YORK CITY
ASSOCIATE REGISTRAR FOR EXHIBITIONS



General proficiency in Windows and database applications (candidates with TMS proficiency highly desirable).

Candidate must be detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Four-year degree required and graduate degree in museum studies or related field is preferred.

Competitive salary and excellent benefits.

No relocation compensation offered.