On-Call Registrar at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Job Title: Registrar
Job Status: On-Call
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $50 – $65 per hour
Summary Of Position
Working independently, under the guidance of an exhibition registrar, the On-Call Registrar is responsible for assisting on the ground as needed on all phases of the installation or de-installation of museum exhibitions as assigned.
Skill And Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in exhibition registration.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to be proactive, use independent judgment and initiative.
- Strong computer skills and fluency in collection management databases are preferred
Key Responsibilities
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Receive and release works of art and generate accompanying paperwork.
- Oversee and direct handling, unpacking/packing, record packing notes, and conduct condition examinations.
- Assist with exhibition paperwork, including loan receipts and receipts of delivery.
- Assist in the maintenance of digital and hard-copy registrar records related to exhibitions.
WORK DEMANDS And ENVIRONMENT
- Ability to travel within the metropolitan area as required to perform the above duties at any of the Guggenheim’s owned or leased properties upon request.
- Occasionally work, such as receiving or releasing trucks, may be conducted outdoors, exposure to varied weather conditions.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays on occasion, including receiving shipments after hours.
- Ability to lift at least 25 lbs.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
REPORTS TO : Senior Director of Operations, Collections and Registration
LOCATION : Guggenheim offices and Museum
WORK SCHEDULE : Project based, hourly/daily rate
POSITION TYPE : On-Call, This position will become a position covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local 2110 UAW.
SALARY RANGE : $50 – $65 per hour
In accordance with the Guggenheim policy, all Museum employees are required to show proof of fully vaccinated status (including booster) in order to work except for those with very limited legally-permissible exemptions (or approved for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, sincerely held religious belief, or pregnancy, or because you are a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offenses).
The Guggenheim is dedicating itself to creating paths that lead to a more inclusive and diverse institution. We encourage inquiries from applicants who will reflect the plurality of our culture and our global audience. The Guggenheim does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin or disability status.
Department: Registrar
This is an on-call position