erika.katayama
03-31-2014, 08:16 AM
The Worcester Art Museum seeks an experienced Chief Registrar, a key leadership position within the Curatorial Division (which also includes Curatorial, Conservation, and Collections and Exhibition Services), to direct all activities of the Registration department (a staff of 4). The museum has embarked on a number of new initiatives, including the integration of the Higgins Armory Museum collection, the second most important Arms and Armor collection in the United States; planning for an ambitious reinstallation of the entire collection; developing a stronger digital presence; and building a robust exhibition schedule.
The Worcester Art Museum's distinguished encyclopedic collection has particular strengths in European and American painting, American decorative arts, ancient art (especially Roman), Asian art (especially East Asia), as well as extensive holdings of European and American prints and drawings from the Renaissance to Contemporary and a collection of photographs that traces the history of the medium from the early 1840s to the present. The museum also has an active contemporary program and an ongoing schedule of temporary exhibitions. The Museum is currently in the process of leveraging its high level encyclopedic collections to have a stronger regional impact, with a clear focus on the visitor experience, seeking to build foot traffic and heighten the Museum’s relevance.
Job Requirements
The Position
Guided by the Museum's global perspective, vision statement, and strategic plan, the Chief Registrar will be responsible for collections management throughout the museum campus as well as managing all functions of the department (including incoming and outgoing loans, exhibition organization, digital asset management, and budgeting).
The ideal candidate will have experience successfully managing and leading staff, at least 4 years background as a registrar (with experience in collection management, digitization, managing budgets, and balancing multiple projects), a strong track record in organizing exhibitions, and a capacity for collaboration.
To Apply
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. Please send cover letter and CV to Director of Human Resources, 55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609 or e-mail documents to humanresources@worcesterart.org by April 18, 2014. We pledge to conduct a confidential search. We encourage diversity in the work place. E.O.E.
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The Worcester Art Museum seeks an experienced Chief Registrar, a key leadership position within the Curatorial Division (which also includes Curatorial, Conservation, and Collections and Exhibition Services), to direct all activities of the Registration department (a staff of 4). The museum has embarked on a number of new initiatives, including the integration of the Higgins Armory Museum collection, the second most important Arms and Armor collection in the United States; planning for an ambitious reinstallation of the entire collection; developing a stronger digital presence; and building a robust exhibition schedule.
The Worcester Art Museum's distinguished encyclopedic collection has particular strengths in European and American painting, American decorative arts, ancient art (especially Roman), Asian art (especially East Asia), as well as extensive holdings of European and American prints and drawings from the Renaissance to Contemporary and a collection of photographs that traces the history of the medium from the early 1840s to the present. The museum also has an active contemporary program and an ongoing schedule of temporary exhibitions. The Museum is currently in the process of leveraging its high level encyclopedic collections to have a stronger regional impact, with a clear focus on the visitor experience, seeking to build foot traffic and heighten the Museum’s relevance.
Guided by the Museum's global perspective, vision statement, and strategic plan, the Chief Registrar will be responsible for collections management throughout the museum campus as well as managing all functions of the department (including incoming and outgoing loans, exhibition organization, digital asset management, and budgeting).
The ideal candidate will have experience successfully managing and leading staff, at least 4 years background as a registrar (with experience in collection management, digitization, managing budgets, and balancing multiple projects), a strong track record in organizing exhibitions, and a capacity for collaboration.
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. Please send cover letter and CV to Director of Human Resources, 55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609 or e-mail documents to humanresources@worcesterart.org by April 18, 2014. We pledge to conduct a confidential search. We encourage diversity in the work place. E.O.E.
The Worcester Art Museum seeks an experienced Chief Registrar, a key leadership position within the Curatorial Division (which also includes Curatorial, Conservation, and Collections and Exhibition Services), to direct all activities of the Registration department (a staff of 4). The museum has embarked on a number of new initiatives, including the integration of the Higgins Armory Museum collection, the second most important Arms and Armor collection in the United States; planning for an ambitious reinstallation of the entire collection; developing a stronger digital presence; and building a robust exhibition schedule.
The Worcester Art Museum's distinguished encyclopedic collection has particular strengths in European and American painting, American decorative arts, ancient art (especially Roman), Asian art (especially East Asia), as well as extensive holdings of European and American prints and drawings from the Renaissance to Contemporary and a collection of photographs that traces the history of the medium from the early 1840s to the present. The museum also has an active contemporary program and an ongoing schedule of temporary exhibitions. The Museum is currently in the process of leveraging its high level encyclopedic collections to have a stronger regional impact, with a clear focus on the visitor experience, seeking to build foot traffic and heighten the Museum’s relevance.
Job Requirements
The Position
Guided by the Museum's global perspective, vision statement, and strategic plan, the Chief Registrar will be responsible for collections management throughout the museum campus as well as managing all functions of the department (including incoming and outgoing loans, exhibition organization, digital asset management, and budgeting).
The ideal candidate will have experience successfully managing and leading staff, at least 4 years background as a registrar (with experience in collection management, digitization, managing budgets, and balancing multiple projects), a strong track record in organizing exhibitions, and a capacity for collaboration.
To Apply
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. Please send cover letter and CV to Director of Human Resources, 55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609 or e-mail documents to humanresources@worcesterart.org by April 18, 2014. We pledge to conduct a confidential search. We encourage diversity in the work place. E.O.E.
The Worcester Art Museum's distinguished encyclopedic collection has particular strengths in European and American painting, American decorative arts, ancient art (especially Roman), Asian art (especially East Asia), as well as extensive holdings of European and American prints and drawings from the Renaissance to Contemporary and a collection of photographs that traces the history of the medium from the early 1840s to the present. The museum also has an active contemporary program and an ongoing schedule of temporary exhibitions. The Museum is currently in the process of leveraging its high level encyclopedic collections to have a stronger regional impact, with a clear focus on the visitor experience, seeking to build foot traffic and heighten the Museum’s relevance.
Job Requirements
The Position
Guided by the Museum's global perspective, vision statement, and strategic plan, the Chief Registrar will be responsible for collections management throughout the museum campus as well as managing all functions of the department (including incoming and outgoing loans, exhibition organization, digital asset management, and budgeting).
The ideal candidate will have experience successfully managing and leading staff, at least 4 years background as a registrar (with experience in collection management, digitization, managing budgets, and balancing multiple projects), a strong track record in organizing exhibitions, and a capacity for collaboration.
To Apply
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. Please send cover letter and CV to Director of Human Resources, 55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609 or e-mail documents to humanresources@worcesterart.org by April 18, 2014. We pledge to conduct a confidential search. We encourage diversity in the work place. E.O.E.
- See more at: http://aam-us-jobs.jobtarget.com/jobseeker/job/17375606/#sthash.yCtxWNsu.dpuf
The Worcester Art Museum seeks an experienced Chief Registrar, a key leadership position within the Curatorial Division (which also includes Curatorial, Conservation, and Collections and Exhibition Services), to direct all activities of the Registration department (a staff of 4). The museum has embarked on a number of new initiatives, including the integration of the Higgins Armory Museum collection, the second most important Arms and Armor collection in the United States; planning for an ambitious reinstallation of the entire collection; developing a stronger digital presence; and building a robust exhibition schedule.
The Worcester Art Museum's distinguished encyclopedic collection has particular strengths in European and American painting, American decorative arts, ancient art (especially Roman), Asian art (especially East Asia), as well as extensive holdings of European and American prints and drawings from the Renaissance to Contemporary and a collection of photographs that traces the history of the medium from the early 1840s to the present. The museum also has an active contemporary program and an ongoing schedule of temporary exhibitions. The Museum is currently in the process of leveraging its high level encyclopedic collections to have a stronger regional impact, with a clear focus on the visitor experience, seeking to build foot traffic and heighten the Museum’s relevance.
Guided by the Museum's global perspective, vision statement, and strategic plan, the Chief Registrar will be responsible for collections management throughout the museum campus as well as managing all functions of the department (including incoming and outgoing loans, exhibition organization, digital asset management, and budgeting).
The ideal candidate will have experience successfully managing and leading staff, at least 4 years background as a registrar (with experience in collection management, digitization, managing budgets, and balancing multiple projects), a strong track record in organizing exhibitions, and a capacity for collaboration.
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. Please send cover letter and CV to Director of Human Resources, 55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609 or e-mail documents to humanresources@worcesterart.org by April 18, 2014. We pledge to conduct a confidential search. We encourage diversity in the work place. E.O.E.
The Worcester Art Museum seeks an experienced Chief Registrar, a key leadership position within the Curatorial Division (which also includes Curatorial, Conservation, and Collections and Exhibition Services), to direct all activities of the Registration department (a staff of 4). The museum has embarked on a number of new initiatives, including the integration of the Higgins Armory Museum collection, the second most important Arms and Armor collection in the United States; planning for an ambitious reinstallation of the entire collection; developing a stronger digital presence; and building a robust exhibition schedule.
The Worcester Art Museum's distinguished encyclopedic collection has particular strengths in European and American painting, American decorative arts, ancient art (especially Roman), Asian art (especially East Asia), as well as extensive holdings of European and American prints and drawings from the Renaissance to Contemporary and a collection of photographs that traces the history of the medium from the early 1840s to the present. The museum also has an active contemporary program and an ongoing schedule of temporary exhibitions. The Museum is currently in the process of leveraging its high level encyclopedic collections to have a stronger regional impact, with a clear focus on the visitor experience, seeking to build foot traffic and heighten the Museum’s relevance.
Job Requirements
The Position
Guided by the Museum's global perspective, vision statement, and strategic plan, the Chief Registrar will be responsible for collections management throughout the museum campus as well as managing all functions of the department (including incoming and outgoing loans, exhibition organization, digital asset management, and budgeting).
The ideal candidate will have experience successfully managing and leading staff, at least 4 years background as a registrar (with experience in collection management, digitization, managing budgets, and balancing multiple projects), a strong track record in organizing exhibitions, and a capacity for collaboration.
To Apply
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. Please send cover letter and CV to Director of Human Resources, 55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609 or e-mail documents to humanresources@worcesterart.org by April 18, 2014. We pledge to conduct a confidential search. We encourage diversity in the work place. E.O.E.