ASSISTANT REGISTRAR 

The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco offers an exciting opportunity for a 
skilled and resourceful individual to assist a dynamic team in the management 
of this magnificent and world-renowned collection.  The Assistant Registrar will 
perform a wide variety of professional registration duties related to the 
movement, storage, and documentation of the museums collection.  Working 
with curators, conservators, preparators, and other collections staff, the 
incumbent will also assist with registration activities related to exhibitions and 
loans.  

The ideal candidate will possess patience, persistence, flexibility, and a sense 
of humor.  He/she will have the ability to work as part of a team with a 
diverse staff, staff from other institutions, and private lenders.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Inputs new data in the collections database; updates and corrects existing 
data; performs retrospective data entry and data clean-up using information 
from label copy, recent museum publications, and other sources.

Maintains manual files containing documents and information relating to works 
of art in the collection and on loan.

Assists with logistical and shipping arrangements for loans and new 
acquisitions.

Assists with accessioning and physical processing of new acquisitions.

Assists with registration aspects of selected incoming and outgoing exhibitions 
and loans.

Works with Assistant Registrar for Photo Services and the Museum 
Photographer to arrange for art to be taken to the Photo Studio from art 
storage, the galleries, or conservation laboratory, and returned after 
photography.

Monitors the activities of visitors, such as packers, contractors, appraisers, 
and donors, in art storage.

Monitors relocations of objects within the museum.

Receives objects that are brought to the museum as loans or potential 
acquisitions; prepares incoming receipts and places objects in art storage.

Coordinates the preparation of the quarterly acquisitions committee meeting 
agenda.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Art, Art History, Museum Studies, Arts Administration, or 
closely related field from an accredited college or university.

• Two (2) years of related experience in registration methods in an art 
museum or similar institution, or an equivalent combination of academic 
qualifications and work experience.

• Knowledge of current registration practices and principles.

• Knowledge of art handling techniques and preventive conservation methods.

• Extremely accurate and detail-oriented.

• Ability to lift and handle delicate and valuable works of art with extreme care.

• Excellent computer skills: proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with 
relational database management programs for museum collections. Experience 
using ARGUS Open Edition highly desirable.

• Knowledge of digital camera equipment, software, the digitization process, 
and metadata is an advantage.

• Strong interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills; excellent written 
and oral communication skills; effective problem-solving and conflict resolution 
skills.

• Ability to work independently, with accuracy, and to handle numerous 
projects and deadlines simultaneously with discretion.

COMPENSATION

$19.32-23.20/hr.* with generous benefits package

*Please note: 1. New hires start at the beginning of the salary range.  2. This 
position is represented by SEIU 1021.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Apply online at www.asianart.org or send a letter of interest and resume 
IMMEDIATELY to:

HUMAN RESOURCES
 Asian Art Museum
 200 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

FAX: 415.861.2359

*The Asian Art Museum, a premier San Francisco institution, is one of the 
largest museums in the Western world devoted exclusively to Asian art. The 
museum’s magnificent and priceless collection of more than 17,000 objects, 
including paintings, sculpture, ceramics, bronzes, jades and textiles, 
exemplifies the artistic accomplishments of countries and cultures throughout 
Asia.  The museum has relocated to an historic Civic Center building which has 
undergone a multi- million dollar renovation to become the Asian Art Museum’s 
new home. The museum opened to the public in March 2003.*

The Asian Art Museum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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