Position Summary
The Associate Collections Registrar is responsible for the care and maintenance of the permanent collection as well as loans from the Museum to other institutions worldwide.
Duties & Responsibilities
· Organize displays and rotations of the museum collection.
· Work with Museum art preparators to professionally handle, pack and unpack, install, and de-install artwork of all types according to museum standards.
· Prepare contracts for loans of artworks from the collection.
· Review facilities reports and insurance certificates of borrowing institutions.
· Ensure collection is properly stored, documented, and insured. Monitor environmental conditions in galleries and storage areas.
· Organize matting, framing, packing, couriers, and worldwide transportation for works of art from the collection.
· Liaise with curators, appraisers and scholars to encourage research and ensure accessibility of the collection.
· Perform condition reports and organize conservation work for the collection.
· Organize photography of the collection and online public access.
· Attend Collections Management Committee meetings, and have works of art available for their review.
· Prepare documentation for museum accessions and deaccessions.
· Courier artworks both nationally and internationally; act as an ambassador for the Museum.
· Keep art storage vaults and installation areas clean and orderly for efficiency and the safety of personnel and art objects.
· Organize and participate in regular inventory checks. Maintain accurate location records in museum database.
· In conjunction with the Senior Registrar, assist in preparation and management of annual budget.
· Oversee the instruction and supervision of contract laborers, interns, and volunteers that assist with Museum Registration.
· Follow American Alliance of Museums (AAM) guidelines and Museum Policy to determine and implement best practices and ethics for Museum Registration.
· Follow Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requirements to maintain Museum certification.
· Willingness to work out of hours to receive art shipments and assist with installations.
· Periodically attend professional conferences and/or workshops.
· Attend institutional meetings and perform other tasks as may be required.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in art history, museum studies, or related field and minimum of five years museum registration experience.
· Candidate must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills, both oral and written.
· The Associate Collections Registrar must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team while meeting deadlines and working calmly under pressure.
· Experience with EmbARK and/or equivalent museum databases, collection care, condition reporting, and art shipping and handling is essential.
Physical Demands
- 60-80% time spent sitting at the computer.
- Some carrying and lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to use small tools.
Work Environment
- Office space shared.
- Noise level ranges from quiet to moderately noisy.
· Daily walking required to the Museum, which includes stairs.
DEADLINE: September 25, 2024
Salary Range: $70,000 to $74,000 annually
If interested, please submit cover letter and resume: resumes@sdmart.org, or mail to: The San Diego Museum of Art, Attention: Human Resources, P.O. Box 122107, San Diego, CA 92112.
The San Diego Museum of Art is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local equal opportunity employment laws. The Museum prohibits discrimination against staff members or applicants on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, protected medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
