Texas Association of Museums
Registrar and Collections Manager | Lufkin, TX
Texas Association of Museums, Lufkin, Texas, United States, 75904
Registrar and Collections Manager | Lufkin, TX
Location: Museum of East Texas, Lufkin, Texas
Job Title:
Registrar and Collections Manager
Reports To:
Executive Director
Employment Type:
Full-time
Position Summary The Registrar and Collections Manager is responsible for the stewardship, documentation, and care of the museum’s permanent collection and all incoming/outgoing loans. This role ensures that all collections-related activities meet professional museum standards, including collections care, recordkeeping, shipping, insurance, and exhibition preparation. As a member of a small team, the Registrar and Collections Manager will work closely with the Executive Director to support exhibitions, programming, and collections-based initiatives.
Responsibilities
Collections Management:
Maintain and update all collections records, including accessioning, deaccessioning, cataloging, and condition reports.
Collections Database:
Manage the museum's collections database (PastPerfect or equivalent).
Storage & Environmental Oversight:
Oversee storage, conservation needs, and environmental conditions of collection areas.
Inventory & Security:
Conduct regular inventories and ensure object safety and security.
Registrar Duties:
Coordinate all aspects of incoming and outgoing loans, including condition reporting, loan agreements, insurance, packing, and shipping.
Documentation & Exhibitions:
Maintain thorough documentation for exhibitions and temporary loans; work with artists, lenders, couriers, and institutions to arrange logistics; ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and professional standards.
Exhibition Support:
Collaborate with curatorial staff on planning, installation, and deinstallation of exhibitions; assist in mounting objects and preparing displays; coordinate with contractors or preparators for larger installations.
Policy & Procedures:
Help maintain and revise the museum’s collections management policy and procedures; stay informed about best practices in collections care and museum registration.
Administrative & Other Duties:
Prepare reports for the Board of Directors; support grant writing or fundraising efforts related to collections care; occasionally assist with public programming, tours, or educational initiatives as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Archival Studies, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in registration, collections management, or a related museum field.
Knowledge of museum collections databases (e.g., PastPerfect, TMS, or similar).
Strong attention to detail, organization, and recordkeeping.
Ability to handle artwork with care and follow museum handling protocols.
Familiarity with museum standards (AAM, AIC, ARCS) and ethical guidelines.
Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and comfort working in storage and exhibition spaces.
Collaborative spirit and flexibility to take on a variety of tasks in a small museum setting.
Compensation Compensation Range:
$42,000-$48,000 based on experience
To Apply Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to metlufkin@gmail.com by July 14. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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Job Title:
Registrar and Collections Manager
Reports To:
Executive Director
Employment Type:
Full-time
Position Summary The Registrar and Collections Manager is responsible for the stewardship, documentation, and care of the museum’s permanent collection and all incoming/outgoing loans. This role ensures that all collections-related activities meet professional museum standards, including collections care, recordkeeping, shipping, insurance, and exhibition preparation. As a member of a small team, the Registrar and Collections Manager will work closely with the Executive Director to support exhibitions, programming, and collections-based initiatives.
Responsibilities
Collections Management:
Maintain and update all collections records, including accessioning, deaccessioning, cataloging, and condition reports.
Collections Database:
Manage the museum's collections database (PastPerfect or equivalent).
Storage & Environmental Oversight:
Oversee storage, conservation needs, and environmental conditions of collection areas.
Inventory & Security:
Conduct regular inventories and ensure object safety and security.
Registrar Duties:
Coordinate all aspects of incoming and outgoing loans, including condition reporting, loan agreements, insurance, packing, and shipping.
Documentation & Exhibitions:
Maintain thorough documentation for exhibitions and temporary loans; work with artists, lenders, couriers, and institutions to arrange logistics; ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and professional standards.
Exhibition Support:
Collaborate with curatorial staff on planning, installation, and deinstallation of exhibitions; assist in mounting objects and preparing displays; coordinate with contractors or preparators for larger installations.
Policy & Procedures:
Help maintain and revise the museum’s collections management policy and procedures; stay informed about best practices in collections care and museum registration.
Administrative & Other Duties:
Prepare reports for the Board of Directors; support grant writing or fundraising efforts related to collections care; occasionally assist with public programming, tours, or educational initiatives as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Archival Studies, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in registration, collections management, or a related museum field.
Knowledge of museum collections databases (e.g., PastPerfect, TMS, or similar).
Strong attention to detail, organization, and recordkeeping.
Ability to handle artwork with care and follow museum handling protocols.
Familiarity with museum standards (AAM, AIC, ARCS) and ethical guidelines.
Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and comfort working in storage and exhibition spaces.
Collaborative spirit and flexibility to take on a variety of tasks in a small museum setting.
Compensation Compensation Range:
$42,000-$48,000 based on experience
To Apply Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to metlufkin@gmail.com by July 14. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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