Head Registrar

The Head Registrar will:

Supervise collections care and collections records procedures for permanent collection and special exhibitions in accord with professional standards and with the Museum’s Collection Care Policy.

Oversee logistical arrangements for incoming loans and touring requirements for national and international special exhibitions organized or hosted by the Museum including scheduling, budgeting, documentation, loan agreements, condition reporting, packing/unpacking, shipping and receiving receipts, customs, couriers, negotiation of indemnifications and insurance contracts, experience with immunity from seizure, conservation issues, communication with lenders and tour partners, and related database management.

Oversee risk management for permanent collection and special exhibitions, including environmental and lighting standards, authorized handling, inventory, controlled access by public and staff, ongoing preventative conservation, location control, and emergency preparedness and response.

Act as database administrator for collections and temporary loan records and related images in Museum’s collections management program (TMS), including expansion and enhancement of data and links among collections database and other databases.

Act as courier for domestic and foreign loans.

Collaborate with preparators in maintenance of safe and orderly storage for permanent collection and special exhibitions.

Collaborate with curators on collection and special exhibition installations and development including contracts, transportation logistics, and conservation/installation requirements.

Contribute to Museum-wide activities, including Advancement and Marketing support, related to permanent collections and special exhibitions.

Collaborate with Operations staff to safeguard permanent collection and special exhibitions.