Documentation Manager
As an important manager in the registration department, the person in this
position is responsible for general oversight of documentation including
organization & management of paper files, as well as the collections and
exhibitions database.

Timely processing and cataloguing of acquisitions creation of digital ID
image for all new works.  Preparation of reports on acquisitions for Board
Meetings, annual report, etc.  General planning and development of
procedures for cataloging projects and terminology coordination.  Revise
database as appropriate through integration of available authority controls
and standards.  Design and integrate forms with collections management
system.

The Documentation Manager will liaise with other members of registration,
curatorial, administration, other museum departments, as well as external
researchers, artists, dealers, donors, system vendor and serve on external
committees to represent the Museum.  Train new staff and manage staff
security access to database.

Master's Degree in Museum Studies, Library Science, Art History or related
field. Minimum of 3 year's professional experience in the field of
documentation or terminology control.  Professional museum experience
preferred.  Museum registration experience not required but desirable.
Demonstrated familiarity with thesauri, documentation standards, cataloging
rules, syntax conventions, and art-related databases.  Knowledge of at least
one foreign language.  Good written and oral communication skills. Project
management skills. Ability to work effectively with other professionals.

Please send letter of application, resume and salary requirements to:
Human Resources Department
Whitney Museum of American Art
945 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10021

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No phone calls please.

The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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