Registrar, Permanent Collection & Exhibitions at The Arts Students League of New York

Job Title: Registrar, Permanent Collection & Exhibitions

Job Status: Full-time

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $63,000 – $67,000

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Gallery Director & Curator, the Registrar will be a vital member of a small but dynamic Gallery Department at the Art Students League of New York (the “League”) and will be responsible for all aspects of permanent collection maintenance as well as the handling and processing of incoming and outgoing artwork.

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Update and maintain the permanent collection database, cataloguing, and researching as needed to enhance the depth and breadth of object records.
  • Serve as the main contact for all research, image, and rights requests from the permanent collection.
  • Manage correspondence and paperwork for acquisitions as well as incoming and outgoing loans for all exhibitions.
  • Uphold industry standards and best practices in collections management to both maintain the current collection of approximately 2,500 objects and to intelligently grow it.
  • Ensure the proper care, security, and handling of artwork on-site as well as for transit, inclusive of tracking locations, preparing packing and shipping lists, and printing container labels.
  • Maintain and supervise the care of artwork both on display and in on-site storage, coordinating access to artwork by team members and third-party vendors.
  • Execute and/or oversee handling, packing, and unpacking, and transportation of artwork to, from, and within the gallery and offsite storage locations.
  • Schedule and manage freelance art handlers, conservators, photographers, and shippers(local, national, and international).
  • Retain proper inventory of packing supplies.
  • Help execute all aspects of moving the collection to at new offsite storage center.
  • Perform condition reports inclusive of photo documentation.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

  • BA in art history, museum studies, arts administration, library sciences, or a closely related field.
  • At least 3 years of professional experience managing art collections.
  • Familiarity with Axiell, PastPerfect, or similar collection management databases.
  • Knowledge of art handling techniques and current practices relating to collections care.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe suites.
  • Interest in American art of all mediums, from 1875 to the present.
  • Ability to perform moderate physical activity, such as climbing ladders, lifting up to 30lbs, kneeling, bending, etc.
  • Precise attention to detail with strong communication and analytical skills.
  • Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
  • Ability to work extended hours on nights and weekends, as needed.
  • Perform other related duties as necessary.

 

SALARY RANGE AND BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY:
The salary range for this position is $63,000 – $67,000, depending on experience and is eligible for the League’s full range of benefits, including health insurance and 401(k) plans, as well as other fringe benefits offered through the Art Students League of New York.

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TO APPLY:
Please submit your resume along with a cover note letting us know why your background and experience makes you the perfect candidate for this position.


PLEASE NOTE: due to the many resumes we receive we are only able to reply to those candidates who are selected for an interview. Thank you for your understanding and for your interest in the Registrar position.

Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact or call.