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The Registrar provides exhibition support to the Senior Curator and the Chief Operating Officer. S/he participates in all aspects of the administration, documentation, and care of AAMs exhibitions and loans. Duties and responsibilities include implementing an ambitious schedule of contemporary exhibitions in the museum galleries and occasional off-site exhibitions.
Cataloguing and condition reporting high-value and fragile objects on a variety of media.
Supervision of object movement, including un/loading of shipments, unpacking, and installation of artworks.
Executing exhibition loans and facilitating insurance documents as needed.
Reviewing exhibition contracts and loan agreements and monitoring compliance with their terms.
Monitoring expenditures to ensure compliance with project budgets.
Managing shipping logistics including local, domestic, and international shipments.
Assist Chief Operating Officer and Installation Director in overseeing a team of preparators during installations. Occasional lifting and preparator work should be expected.
Liaise in-house with all departments as well as outside the museum with artists, collectors, foundations, galleries, and other museums.
Work closely to coordinate with artists and outside curators involved in the museum’s exhibition program, including the museum’s progressive artist-in-residence program.
Work with all museum departments to prepare and edit materials to promote, publicize, and interpret exhibitions and related public programs.
Provide logistical and administrative coordination of exhibitions, including traveling exhibitions.
Preparing documentation for and maintaining the AAM’s confidential archives and databases pertaining to exhibitions and loans.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of art and AAM mission, department policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of standard museum registration methods.
Knowledge of contemporary art and AAM mission, department policies, and procedures.
Multiplatform computer proficiency as well understanding of database management, imaging software, and spreadsheets.
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
Ability to read, understand, and complete written and verbal requests and work assignments.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver results while managing multiple projects.
Demonstrated organizational and task management skills.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, product information manuals, and instructions.
Ability to represent the museum with a high level of integrity and professionalism, adhere to museum policies, maintain confidentiality, and support management decisions in a positive, professional manner.
Dependability, flexibility, and adaptability in a dynamic event-driven environment.
Ability to work positively with colleagues, artists, the public, Board of Trustees, donors, and volunteers.
Proficiency in standard computer applications and programs, e.g., MS Word, email, MS Excel, Photoshop, and FileMaker Pro management.
Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
Ability to classify, record, and compile archived information into a data system.
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, working both independently and as a team member.
Proficiency in multimedia installations and knowledge of video standards.
Requirements and Qualifications
BS/BA degree from an accredited college or university in Art History, Curatorial Studies, or related discipline and at least four years of relevant work experience, or any other combination of experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.