The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Assistant Registrar, Exams and Longterm Loans

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
The Assistant Registrar’s chief responsibility is to accurately and 
expeditiously process and manage the shipment of loans to/from the Museum 
for examination, longterm loan, acquisition, gift or purchase. The person 
best suited for this position is extremely detail-oriented, meets 
deadlines, and is a successful multi-tasker. Computer knowledge is 
imperative and fluency in a foreign language is a plus. Previous museum 
registrarial experience required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
·	Report directly to the Associate Registrar
·	Supervise and coordinate the transfer of artwork to/from the MMA 
including transportation, couriers, security, insurance, unpacking, storage 
and related housekeeping
·	Archival maintenance of all related files and records
·	Exercise direct supervision over Storeroom One personnel and MMA 
packers
·	Other related duties

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience & Skills:
·	Minimum three years related registrar experience
·	Excellent organizational, written and verbal skills required
·	Extremely detail oriented and ability to work under pressure and 
meet deadlines required
·	Computer proficiency - Word, Excel, Outlook, Acrobat required
·	Collections Management - knowledge and experience in TMS required

Knowledge & Education:
·	BA degree or museum studies program required
·	Foreign language - French or Italian preferable

Position available immediately.  Please contact:  Department of Human 
Resources, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 
10028, [log in to unmask]   Please indicate salary requirements.

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