FLORIDA HOLOCAUST MUSEUM

SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33701

MUSEUM REGISTRAR

 

The Museum Registrar is responsible for the physical care and documentation of the Museum artifact and art collections (owned and on loan).

 

Exhibits: Some phases of Museum exhibitions including:  arrangement of transport for all exhibitions to and from the Museum.  Work with borrowing institution on shipping of traveling exhibitions. Assist with installation of artwork and artifacts, and some mount making is required

 

Artifacts and Collections:  Coordinate accessioning and cataloging of artifacts, including numbering, inventory, and digitizing. Write and send all thank you letters and deeds of accession to donors.  Create and retain donation records and collection data in the collection management database.  Complete and maintain condition reports on all artifacts and artwork in the Museum’s collections and items loaned to the Museum through traveling exhibitions. House artifacts and artwork using proper storage practices. Environmental and pest monitoring of exhibit and storage areas. 

 

Other: Train, coordinate and supervise interns involved in the Exhibition and Collection Department. Responsible for updating the collections management policy. In addition, with input from all museum departments, registrar is responsible for updating the Museum’s Emergency Preparedness Handbook.

 

Position requires:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to take initiative
• Effective supervision of volunteers
• Timely follow-through
• High level of organization
• Sensitivity to issues of racism/intolerance and Holocaust survivorship
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, databases and other computer programs
• Proficient in Collections Management software, especially KE Emu
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. and climb ladders.

 

Supervision:  The Museum Registrar works under the general supervision of the Curator of Exhibitions and Collections

 

Education:  BA degree in Museum Studies required

 

Experience:  Three years of experience with Museum collections and exhibits.

 

To Apply: https://www.flholocaustmuseum.org/about/employment/

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