The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Assistant Registrar, Exams and Longterm Loans
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
The Assistant Registrar’s chief responsibility is to accurately and
expeditiously process and manage the shipment of loans to/from the Museum
for examination, longterm loan, acquisition, gift or purchase. The person
best suited for this position is extremely detail-oriented, meets
deadlines, and is a successful multi-tasker. Computer knowledge is
imperative and fluency in a foreign language is a plus. Previous museum
registrarial experience required.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
· Report directly to the Associate Registrar
· Supervise and coordinate the transfer of artwork to/from the MMA
including transportation, couriers, security, insurance, unpacking, storage
and related housekeeping
· Archival maintenance of all related files and records
· Exercise direct supervision over Storeroom One personnel and MMA
packers
· Other related duties
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience & Skills:
· Minimum three years related registrar experience
· Excellent organizational, written and verbal skills required
· Extremely detail oriented and ability to work under pressure and
meet deadlines required
· Computer proficiency - Word, Excel, Outlook, Acrobat required
· Collections Management - knowledge and experience in TMS required
Knowledge & Education:
· BA degree or museum studies program required
· Foreign language - French or Italian preferable
Position available immediately. Please contact: Department of Human
Resources, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
10028, [log in to unmask] Please indicate salary requirements.
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