SENIOR COLLECTIONS MANAGER/REGISTRAR - BASED IN NYC For our client with an important private and corporate collection, we are seeking a Senior Collections Manager/Registrar. The successful applicant will manage all aspects of an extensive collection of fine and decorative arts ranging primarily from 18th century through contemporary and located in numerous corporate offices, private dwellings and storage facilities in the US and abroad. The Collections Manager will serve as a public contact for the collection and as the primary liaison for all inquiries from museums, scholars and guests. Duties include the following: maintain inventory of the collection; research all pieces in terms of history, value and provenance; create and update condition reports as necessary; accession all incoming pieces; oversee all storage-related issues, including packing, shipping and on and off-site storage facilities; coordinate and oversee installations in a variety of locations; and supervise an Assistant Collections Manager and art handlers as necessary. This position works closely with the client's controller and accounting staff regarding financial information, reporting and costs. The ideal applicant will have 6-8 years experience as a senior-level registrar or collections manager, preferably with a major corporate or private collection. BA in art history essential; previous experience with both fine and decorative arts strongly preferred. Ability to travel desired. French a plus. Superlative interpersonal, communications, and organizational abilities, as well as a corporate presentation and absolute discretion are essential. Highly competitive salary and excellent benefits. Please send resume, cover letter and the contact information for three references to [log in to unmask] Posted on 01/19/2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- You have subscribed with [log in to unmask] to receive this information from artstaffing.com. To unsubscribe please follow this link: http://artstaffing.com/unsubscribe.html THOMAS & ASSOCIATES, INC. Geri Thomas, President 6 East 39th Street, Suite 1200 New York, NY 10016 Phone 212.779.7059 Fax 212.779.7096 [log in to unmask] http://www.artstaffing.com ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).