OFFICE OF SENATE CURATOR
     U.S. CAPITOL BUILDING, WASHINGTON, D.C.

     POSITION DESCRIPTION


     TITLE:  Associate Registrar

     REPORTS TO:  Registrar

     SALARY:  $30,100 to $37,600, commensurate with experience
     Full Benefits Package included

     OFFICE OF SENATE CURATOR:

     The Office of Senate Curator implements the policies and programs of
     the United States Senate Commission on Art [USC  188b], which was
     established in 1968 to accept, supervise, hold, place, and protect all
     works of art, historical objects, and exhibits in the Senate wing of
     the United States Capitol and in the Senate Office Buildings.

     The office exercises supervisory responsibility for the Old Senate and
     Old Supreme Court Chambers in the U.S. Capitol, compiles detailed
     records of all works of art in the Senate's collection, and is
     responsible for all loans to the Senate Leadership.  The office also
     protects and cares for these objects and, when appropriate, directs
     conservation and restoration treatment by professional conservators.
     The curator and staff suggest acquisitions, provide appropriate
     exhibitions, engage in research of the historic collections of the
     Senate, and develop publications for the general public


     PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF ASSOCIATE REGISTRAR:

     assists with maintaining accurate records of acquisitions, accessions,
     location, and all documentation of objects in the permanent
     collection, as well as other active registration files;

     responsible for cataloging and inventorying of the foreign gift
     collection;

     creates and controls the reproduction art collection;

     assists with care, safety, and security of the permanent collection,
     as well as objects on temporary exhibition;

     responsible for photographing permanent collection for record keeping
     purpose, and oversees documentation, organization, maintenance, and
     rights and reproductions of photographic files of collection;

     participates in short-and long-range planning of registration
     activities;

     supports all functions related to loans to and from the Senate; and

     supports Curator and Collections Manager with research and
     documentation of collections.


     QUALIFICATIONS:

     BA degree in American history, American studies, political science, or
     art history;

     graduate degree in the field(s) of art history, museum studies, or
     American history;

     minimum one year institutional experience in the museum field;

     knowledge of museum registration concepts, principles, and practices
     gained through advanced study and experience in a museum setting;

     extensive training in the handling and examination of art objects;

     proficiency with camera; and

     general knowledge of museum related computer programs, such as File
     Maker Pro, and experience with database management.



     Please mail or fax letter of interest and resume by April 20th to:

     Office of Senate Curator
     Room S-411
     U.S. Capitol Building
     Washington, DC 20510-7102

     fax:       202-224-8799
     phone:     202-224-2955