erika.katayama
08-07-2018, 08:05 AM
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
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