Please note that for candidates
attending the AAMs, preliminary interviews can/will be conducted for the
following position. Please indicate your availability in Denver when submitting application materials.
Assistant Registrar
Musical Instrument Museum
Phoenix, Arizona,
USA
The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) celebrates the history and diversity of
musical instruments from countries and cultures around the world. The
museum’s new 190,000 square-foot
building, currently under construction in north Phoenix, is scheduled to open
to the public in 2010 and will
contain approximately 75,000 square feet of gallery space.
The collection and offices are located in Tempe, AZ,
while the museum building is under construction.
Position Description:
MIM seeks a highly motivated individual to fill the position of Assistant
Registrar. The Assistant Registrar will participate in all aspects of
registration and collections management activities for MIM as it builds an
outstanding collection of musical instruments. This position will report to the
Registrar, and work closely with staff in MIM departments, including
Conservation, Curatorial, Exhibits, Education, Operations, and Security.
The Assistant Registrar is a full-time position and includes benefits.
It is a term position of 2 years with the possibility of extension. Salary
will be commensurate with experience.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of object,
archival, and audiovisual media collection records (manual and
electronic), including acquisition, accession, provenance, condition,
location, and other records.
- Input and update collection data into MIM’s
collection database, TMS, as needed. Provide and create database searches
and reports as needed by all museum departments. Assist with general
museum-wide support for TMS users as needed.
- Work with the Registrar to manage all logistics
and paperwork for loans (loan agreements; receipts; object checklists;
object condition reports; crate and packing lists; packing, crating and
transportation logistics; and courier documents).
- Working closely with Conservation, assist with
the handling, packing, and inspection of all objects entering or leaving
the museum; inspect condition of museum objects; assist in collections
inventories.
- Assist in the routine care and maintenance of
galleries and object storage areas, ensuring the security of collections,
monitoring environmental conditions in permanent storage and galleries,
and making storage mounts.
- Assist with the planning and executing of the
movement of the collection to MIM’s permanent facility, and the
installation of exhibits in the new building.
- Arrange access to the collection for MIM staff
and visiting scholars. Respond to research inquiries and other requests
from institutions and the public.
- Supervise the work of volunteers and student
assistants as needed.
- Manage and assist in selected special projects
and performs other related duties, as assigned.
Qualifications:
- B.A. in Anthropology, Museum Studies, or related
field with a minimum of 3 years experience, OR Master’s Degree in
Museum Studies with 1 year of internship or practical experience.
- Knowledge of accepted museum registration,
collection management, and loan practices, procedures, as well as legal
and ethical issues.
- Experience with collection management databases,
cataloging standards, and controlled vocabularies. Familiarity with TMS
is preferred, but not required.
- Must be technically literate, including
experience with digital photography and the processing and management of
digital media.
- Ability to problem solve, work independently and
excel in a high performance, team-oriented culture.
- Strong writing and collaborative interpersonal
skills.
- Some travel may be required.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and climb a step
ladder.
- Valid driver’s license.
To Apply:
Identifying
a candidate for this position is a priority for MIM, therefore applications
will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. Candidates
available for preliminary interviews at the AAMs should indicate this in their
application.
Submit a
letter of interest, CV, and contact information for three professional
references to:
Sharon Aponte Misdea
Registrar
Musical
Instrument Museum
8550
S. Priest Dr.
Tempe,
AZ 85284
Or email
application materials to:
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