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erika.katayama
03-15-2016, 11:52 AM
FLORIDA HOLOCAUST MUSEUM
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33701
MUSEUM REGISTRAR

The Museum Registrar is responsible for the physical care and documentation of the Museum artifact and art collections (owned and on loan).

Exhibits: Some phases of Museum exhibitions including: arrangement of transport for all exhibitions to and from the Museum. Work with borrowing institution on shipping of traveling exhibitions. Assist with installation of artwork and artifacts, and some mount making is required

Artifacts and Collections: Coordinate accessioning and cataloging of artifacts, including numbering, inventory, and digitizing. Write and send all thank you letters and deeds of accession to donors. Create and retain donation records and collection data in the collection management database. Complete and maintain condition reports on all artifacts and artwork in the Museum’s collections and items loaned to the Museum through traveling exhibitions. House artifacts and artwork using proper storage practices. Environmental and pest monitoring of exhibit and storage areas.

Other: Train, coordinate and supervise interns involved in the Exhibition and Collection Department. Responsible for updating the collections management policy. In addition, with input from all museum departments, registrar is responsible for updating the Museum’s Emergency Preparedness Handbook.

Position requires:


Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Ability to take initiative
Effective supervision of volunteers
Timely follow-through
High level of organization
Sensitivity to issues of racism/intolerance and Holocaust survivorship
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, databases and other computer programs
Proficient in Collections Management software, especially KE Emu
Ability to lift 30 lbs. and climb ladders.


Supervision: The Museum Registrar works under the general supervision of the Curator of Exhibitions and Collections

Education: BA degree in Museum Studies required

Experience: Three years of experience with Museum collections and exhibits.

To Apply: https://www.flholocaustmuseum.org/about/employment/