erika.katayama
09-04-2013, 08:37 AM
Job Description:Assistant Registrar Special Projects****
>
> *Position Summary*****
>
> In concert with the Museums Strategic Plan, a significant new initiative
> focuses on a major exhibition program with national and international
> presence. Under general supervision of the Head Registrar, and working
> closely with the Museum President and Assistant Curator on the development
> of this multi-year program, the Assistant Registrar, Special Projects will
> work to coordinate all registration functions related to the Special
> Project content and its travels including checklist coordination, loan
> agreements, condition reports, insurance, and transit arrangements. The
> Assistant Registrar, Special Projects will serve as a part of a focused
> team of professionals involved in the creation and execution of this major
> new initiative.****
>
> *Principal Responsibilities (Essential Functions)*****
>
> - Assist with the organization and implementation of majornew
> exhibition program as directed by the President****
> - Manage and coordinate the checklist for Special Project in
> conjunction with the President and Assistant Curator****
> - Handle Special Projects logistics, including loanagreements,
> condition reports, packing and shipping arrangements, andcontracting for
> exhibition venues****
> - Coordinate, in collaboration with the Head Registrar,insurance and
> customs paperwork related to the Special Project****
> - Work cross-departmentally to create installation andde-installation
> schedules for the Special Project****
> - Supervise the unpacking, installation, de-installation and
> re-packing of artwork for the Special Project****
> - Coordinate with Crystal Bridges Assistant Registrar tomonitor
> conditions of environment and artwork in Exhibitiongalleries****
> - Assist with transportation and lodging arrangements forcouriers****
> - Keep apprised of approved and current registrarialstandards as well
> as basic conservation guidelines for the care and handling ofartworks*
> ***
> - Secure copyright permissions for promotional, educational,
> informational, and editorial uses of Special Project imagesfor all museum
> projects, excluding store merchandise; Museum projectsrelated to the
> Special Project will likely include at least onepublication****
> - Prepare and execute reproduction contracts and create andmanage
> reproduction contract hardcopy file****
>
> *Secondary Responsibilities*****
>
> - Assist with registrarial duties as assigned by HeadRegistrar****
> - Act as courier, as assigned, to accompany exhibitions andloans
> worldwide****
> - Complete all other duties as assigned****
>
> Qualifications****
>
> *Minimum Qualifications*****
>
> *Education, Training, and Traits:*****
>
> - Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or universityrequired,
> with course work in art, art history, museum studies orrelated field;
> Masters preferred****
> - Knowledge of American Art, and a familiarity with artistsmaterials
> required****
> - Knowledge of principles and procedures of CollectionsManagement
> filing and record keeping****
>
> *In regard to education and experience, an equivalent combination of
> relevant education and/or experiences will satisfy the minimumrequirements.
> *****
>
> *Work Experience:*****
>
> - Minimum two years of museum registration experience with afocus on
> exhibitions****
> - Experience using complex collections database applications,The
> Museum System (TMS) preferred****
>
> *Licenses and Certifications:*****
>
> - Valid driver’s license with clean driving recordrequired****
> - Ability to obtain valid passport****
>
> *Skills and Abilities:*****
>
> - Proficiency in the use of MS Office software to include:Outlook,
> Word, Excel****
> - Strong written and verbal communication skills****
> - Must have excellent attendance and punctuality****
> - Strong organizational skills and analytical skills****
> - Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment****
> - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strongattention to
> accuracy and detail****
> - Ability to multi-task and think critically****
> - Ability to work independently and with initiative****
>
> *Physical Demands and Work Environment:*****
>
> The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here
> are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully
> perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonableaccommodations
> may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
> essential functions.****
>
> - *Physical demands: *In the work environment describedbelow,
> position requires working at desk and utilizing a computerfor prolonged
> periods of time and good eye/hand coordination. Position alsorequires
> verbal and written conversation with others, as well asstanding, walking,
> bending, climbing, reaching, strenuous lifting/moving objectsup to 25
> pounds. Vision abilities required by the job include closevision.****
> - *Work Environment: *The majority of work will be performedin an
> office environment. The noise level in the work environmentis usually low
> to moderate. Work requires periodic transport of objects toand from local
> off-site storage facilities. Work requires occasionalindependent travel to
> and from these local off-site storage areas as well asperiodic travel as a
> courier to accompany exhibitions and loans worldwiderequired. Occasional
> weekend, evening and night work hours also required.****
>
> *Company Description*
>
> Opened to the public on 11-11-11, Crystal Bridges was founded in 2005 by
> the Walton Family Foundation as a nonprofit charitable organization. Inits
> first year of operation, the Museum welcomed more than 650,000 visitorsand
> garnered more than 7,500 households in its membership. 11,500
> schoolchildren have taken part in the Museums Willard and Pat WalkerSchool
> Visit program.****
>
> The Museum takes its name from a nearby natural spring and the bridge
> construction incorporated in the building, designed by world-renowned
> architect Moshe Safdie. A series of pavilions nestled around twospring-fed
> ponds house galleries, meeting and classroom spaces, and a large,
> glass-enclosed gathering hall. Sculpture and walking trails link the
> Museum’s 120-acre park to downtown Bentonville, Arkansas.****
>
> Crystal Bridges permanent collection spans five centuries of American
> masterworks ranging from the Colonial era to the current day. Thepermanent
> collection, which will grow over time, is on view year-round and isfurther
> enhanced by an array of ongoing temporary exhibitions.****
>
> *
>
> Additional Information*
>
> *Compensation*****
>
> Crystal Bridges offers a competitive salary.****
>
> *Application*****
>
> To be considered for candidacy for this position, submit cover letter and
> resume online or to Human Resources, Crystal Bridges Museum of American
> Art, 600 Museum Way Bentonville, AR 72712. If submitting by mail, please
> reference Assistant Registrar, Special Projects opening.****
>
> *No phone calls please.*****
>
> The successful applicant will be required to pass a routine background and
> consumer credit check and drug screening.****
>
> *AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
>
> *Position Summary*****
>
> In concert with the Museums Strategic Plan, a significant new initiative
> focuses on a major exhibition program with national and international
> presence. Under general supervision of the Head Registrar, and working
> closely with the Museum President and Assistant Curator on the development
> of this multi-year program, the Assistant Registrar, Special Projects will
> work to coordinate all registration functions related to the Special
> Project content and its travels including checklist coordination, loan
> agreements, condition reports, insurance, and transit arrangements. The
> Assistant Registrar, Special Projects will serve as a part of a focused
> team of professionals involved in the creation and execution of this major
> new initiative.****
>
> *Principal Responsibilities (Essential Functions)*****
>
> - Assist with the organization and implementation of majornew
> exhibition program as directed by the President****
> - Manage and coordinate the checklist for Special Project in
> conjunction with the President and Assistant Curator****
> - Handle Special Projects logistics, including loanagreements,
> condition reports, packing and shipping arrangements, andcontracting for
> exhibition venues****
> - Coordinate, in collaboration with the Head Registrar,insurance and
> customs paperwork related to the Special Project****
> - Work cross-departmentally to create installation andde-installation
> schedules for the Special Project****
> - Supervise the unpacking, installation, de-installation and
> re-packing of artwork for the Special Project****
> - Coordinate with Crystal Bridges Assistant Registrar tomonitor
> conditions of environment and artwork in Exhibitiongalleries****
> - Assist with transportation and lodging arrangements forcouriers****
> - Keep apprised of approved and current registrarialstandards as well
> as basic conservation guidelines for the care and handling ofartworks*
> ***
> - Secure copyright permissions for promotional, educational,
> informational, and editorial uses of Special Project imagesfor all museum
> projects, excluding store merchandise; Museum projectsrelated to the
> Special Project will likely include at least onepublication****
> - Prepare and execute reproduction contracts and create andmanage
> reproduction contract hardcopy file****
>
> *Secondary Responsibilities*****
>
> - Assist with registrarial duties as assigned by HeadRegistrar****
> - Act as courier, as assigned, to accompany exhibitions andloans
> worldwide****
> - Complete all other duties as assigned****
>
> Qualifications****
>
> *Minimum Qualifications*****
>
> *Education, Training, and Traits:*****
>
> - Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or universityrequired,
> with course work in art, art history, museum studies orrelated field;
> Masters preferred****
> - Knowledge of American Art, and a familiarity with artistsmaterials
> required****
> - Knowledge of principles and procedures of CollectionsManagement
> filing and record keeping****
>
> *In regard to education and experience, an equivalent combination of
> relevant education and/or experiences will satisfy the minimumrequirements.
> *****
>
> *Work Experience:*****
>
> - Minimum two years of museum registration experience with afocus on
> exhibitions****
> - Experience using complex collections database applications,The
> Museum System (TMS) preferred****
>
> *Licenses and Certifications:*****
>
> - Valid driver’s license with clean driving recordrequired****
> - Ability to obtain valid passport****
>
> *Skills and Abilities:*****
>
> - Proficiency in the use of MS Office software to include:Outlook,
> Word, Excel****
> - Strong written and verbal communication skills****
> - Must have excellent attendance and punctuality****
> - Strong organizational skills and analytical skills****
> - Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment****
> - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strongattention to
> accuracy and detail****
> - Ability to multi-task and think critically****
> - Ability to work independently and with initiative****
>
> *Physical Demands and Work Environment:*****
>
> The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here
> are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully
> perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonableaccommodations
> may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
> essential functions.****
>
> - *Physical demands: *In the work environment describedbelow,
> position requires working at desk and utilizing a computerfor prolonged
> periods of time and good eye/hand coordination. Position alsorequires
> verbal and written conversation with others, as well asstanding, walking,
> bending, climbing, reaching, strenuous lifting/moving objectsup to 25
> pounds. Vision abilities required by the job include closevision.****
> - *Work Environment: *The majority of work will be performedin an
> office environment. The noise level in the work environmentis usually low
> to moderate. Work requires periodic transport of objects toand from local
> off-site storage facilities. Work requires occasionalindependent travel to
> and from these local off-site storage areas as well asperiodic travel as a
> courier to accompany exhibitions and loans worldwiderequired. Occasional
> weekend, evening and night work hours also required.****
>
> *Company Description*
>
> Opened to the public on 11-11-11, Crystal Bridges was founded in 2005 by
> the Walton Family Foundation as a nonprofit charitable organization. Inits
> first year of operation, the Museum welcomed more than 650,000 visitorsand
> garnered more than 7,500 households in its membership. 11,500
> schoolchildren have taken part in the Museums Willard and Pat WalkerSchool
> Visit program.****
>
> The Museum takes its name from a nearby natural spring and the bridge
> construction incorporated in the building, designed by world-renowned
> architect Moshe Safdie. A series of pavilions nestled around twospring-fed
> ponds house galleries, meeting and classroom spaces, and a large,
> glass-enclosed gathering hall. Sculpture and walking trails link the
> Museum’s 120-acre park to downtown Bentonville, Arkansas.****
>
> Crystal Bridges permanent collection spans five centuries of American
> masterworks ranging from the Colonial era to the current day. Thepermanent
> collection, which will grow over time, is on view year-round and isfurther
> enhanced by an array of ongoing temporary exhibitions.****
>
> *
>
> Additional Information*
>
> *Compensation*****
>
> Crystal Bridges offers a competitive salary.****
>
> *Application*****
>
> To be considered for candidacy for this position, submit cover letter and
> resume online or to Human Resources, Crystal Bridges Museum of American
> Art, 600 Museum Way Bentonville, AR 72712. If submitting by mail, please
> reference Assistant Registrar, Special Projects opening.****
>
> *No phone calls please.*****
>
> The successful applicant will be required to pass a routine background and
> consumer credit check and drug screening.****
>
> *AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER