*Job Announcement: Head Registrar, Anthropology Collections1 Full Time
Position (35 hours/week)The Field MuseumChicago, Illinois USA*
*The Field Museum seeks an experienced Head Registrar* to implement and
direct all registration activities for Anthropology Collections in Science
and Education.

This position oversees all aspects of Anthropology collections processing,
including acquisitions, accessions, and deaccessions; the research and
exhibition loan program; and collections documentation including electronic
data in the KE EMu collections database. Works closely with Anthropology
Collections and Research staff and curators to implement collections-based
priorities. In addition, the Head Registrar assists, as needed, the
Repatriation Director and other staff on NAGPRA compliance and other
repatriation matters.

*Responsibilities*

   - Manages and supervises acquisitions, de-accessions, incoming and
   outgoing loans; processes related legal paperwork and documentation;
   oversees packing, crating, and shipping logistics; coordinates in-house
   loans of Anthropology objects for exhibitions; creates and maintains
   relevant budgets; manages Anthropology Collections records in the KE EMu
   collections database
   - Consults with Anthropology Collections and Research staff and curators
   as well as the Technology Liaison to Science regarding the KE EMu
   Collections database and the accuracy of its information including working
   with staff to resolve cataloging problems in order to improve the veracity
   of data in the collections records and database
   - Responds to information inquiries, including destructive analysis
   requests as well as requests from researchers, community heritage groups,
   institutions, and the public
   - Compiles, researches, and maintains interpretive information on the
   permanent collections
   - Supervises registration staff, contract employees, volunteers,
   interns, and visitors using Anthropology collections documentation
   - Develops and maintains registration policies and procedures
   - Consistent with preventive conservation methods, assists with
   maintaining conditions of the Registration Cataloging Room, Records Room,
   and workspaces with Anthropology collections and collections documentation
   - Travel may be required acting as object courier or Museum
   representative during exhibition negotiations
   - May assist with exhibition installations and deinstallations when
   needed
   - Performs other registration and collections related activities as
   assigned


*Qualifications*

   - Master's degree in Anthropology, Museum Studies, or related field
   required
   - At least seven years of museum registration and management experience
   required.
   - Demonstrated superb organizational skills, impeccable attention to
   detail, ability to focus on tasks, ability to communicate effectively, and
   skilled in negotiation and resolution of non-routine problems
   - An in-depth knowledge and practical experience of accepted museum
   registration practices and procedures required
   - Experience with condition reporting, insurance practices and
   standards, risk management, domestic and international courier travel with
   loans and exhibitions, artifact and specimen-related U.S. customs issues,
   cultural import/export restrictions, and knowledge of Federal indemnity,
   search and seizure application process required
   - Demonstrated computer proficiency with museum collections databases,
   Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. Working knowledge of KE EMu highly
   desirable
   - Must be able to work with artifacts and records for long hours in
   galleries and storage areas
   - Close examination of objects may demand stooping, kneeling, bending,
   and require good vision
   - Ability to participate in transportation of works of art and to endure
   various temperatures during outdoor loading and unloading of exhibitions
   - May occasionally be required to move objects and loan crates


The Field Museum accepts applications on-line. To apply for this position,
please complete the on-line application:

http://fieldmuseum.org/about/employment

The Field Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No phone calls please.

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