This position oversees all aspects of Anthropology collections processing, including acquisitions, accessions, and deaccessions; the research and exhibition loan program; and collections documentation including electronic data in the KE EMu collections database. Works closely with Anthropology Collections and Research staff and curators to implement collections-based priorities. In addition, the Head Registrar assists, as needed, the Repatriation Director and other staff on NAGPRA compliance and other repatriation matters.

Responsibilities

• Manages and supervises acquisitions, de-accessions, incoming and outgoing loans; processes related legal paperwork and documentation; oversees packing, crating, and shipping logistics; coordinates in-house loans of Anthropology objects for exhibitions; creates and maintains relevant budgets; manages Anthropology Collections records in the KE EMu collections database
• Consults with Anthropology Collections and Research staff and curators as well as the Technology Liaison to Science regarding the KE EMu Collections database and the accuracy of its information including working with staff to resolve cataloging problems in order to improve the veracity of data in the collections records and database
• Responds to information inquiries, including destructive analysis requests as well as requests from researchers, community heritage groups, institutions, and the public
• Compiles, researches, and maintains interpretive information on the permanent collections
• Supervises registration staff, contract employees, volunteers, interns, and visitors using Anthropology collections documentation
• Develops and maintains registration policies and procedures
• Consistent with preventive conservation methods, assists with maintaining conditions of the Registration Cataloging Room, Records Room, and workspaces with Anthropology collections and collections documentation
• Travel may be required acting as object courier or Museum representative during exhibition negotiations
• May assist with exhibition installations and deinstallations when needed
• Performs other registration and collections related activities as assigned

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Anthropology, Museum Studies, or related field required
• At least seven years of museum registration and management experience required.
• Demonstrated superb organizational skills, impeccable attention to detail, ability to focus on tasks, ability to communicate effectively, and skilled in negotiation and resolution of non-routine problems
• An in-depth knowledge and practical experience of accepted museum registration practices and procedures required
• Experience with condition reporting, insurance practices and standards, risk management, domestic and international courier travel with loans and exhibitions, artifact and specimen-related U.S. customs issues, cultural import/export restrictions, and knowledge of Federal indemnity, search and seizure application process required
• Demonstrated computer proficiency with museum collections databases, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. Working knowledge of KE EMu highly desirable
• Must be able to work with artifacts and records for long hours in galleries and storage areas
• Close examination of objects may demand stooping, kneeling, bending, and require good vision
• Ability to participate in transportation of works of art and to endure various temperatures during outdoor loading and unloading of exhibitions
• May occasionally be required to move objects and loan crates

The Field Museum accepts applications on-line. To apply for this position, please complete the on-line application:

http://fieldmuseum.org/about/employment

The Field Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No phone calls please.