Museum Registrar

Job Description:

Museum Registrar

Description

Requirements

MOS Code: None

Education and Experience : A Bachelor's degree or higher in art history, history, museum studies, or a related field, plus two (2) years experience in museum collection inventory.

Licenses and Certificates : Valid Texas Class "C" driver's license or equivalent from another state.

General Purpose

Under general supervision, organize and maintain orderly forms, legal documents, files and retrieval system associated with acquisitions, accessions, de-accessions, cataloguing, loans, packing, shipping, customs, inventory, insurance and storage. Perform preventative conservation and oversee shipping arrangements of museum collections.

Typical Duties

Maintain museum or cultural center collection inventory and records. Involves: Catalog, file and retrieve legal and photographic documents and forms associated with accessions, decisions, loans, and exhibitions. Research artists, object and provenance for collection records. Complete forms and prepare condition reports, create files and process paperwork. Update collections inventory utilizing computerized database. Monitor condition of objects on view and in storage. Respond to inquiries and requests about the collection including rights and reproduction requests. Develop and implement registration guidelines and procedures.

Oversee shipping and receiving of art objects, exhibitions, and loans. Involves: Select art handlers and shippers. Prepare insurance reports and claims. Compile quotes for shipment. Monitor and participate in art handling, packing and unpacking loans, exhibitions and artifacts placing objects in view or storage. Check gallery and storage spaces for pests, proper temperature, humidity, light and other environmental conditions. Develop and train personnel in proper art handling techniques. Assist in logistics and installation of exhibits. Assist curator in circulating traveling exhibits.

Perform related professional duties contributing to the realization of City and department goals as required. Involves: Substitute, as qualified, for coworkers or supervisor during temporary absences by carrying out specifically delegated functions to maintain continuity of normal services, if assigned. Provide designated support for projects or activities overseen by supervisor. Engage in special projects and serve on ad hoc committees as required. Explain and demonstrate work performed to assist supervisor in orienting and training less knowledgeable employees. Attend meetings and represent the department.

General Information

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Important Note: The r equired Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score.

Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions exam.

Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates.

Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applicants have been received.

Note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.

A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.

Determined by agreement

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$44,110.00 - $66,870.00 Annually