Santa Barbara Museum Of Art
Position Overview
The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is seeking an Associate Registrar for our Collection Areas: 19th and Early 20th European Art, Asian Art, Contemporary Art, and Photography & New Media. The Associate Registrar helps to manage documenting and cataloguing permanent collection and loan artworks, including tracking and documenting locations, and updating Registration files. Works on the museum’s art collection database (TMS) to create and update artwork records. This position works on permanent collection exhibitions and gallery rotations as assigned and supports department in managing exhibition loans, traveling exhibitions, long term loans, and permanent collection acquisitions. Works on projects designated by the Registrar which may include physical inventory and monitoring storage and environmental conditions of loans and permanent collection. Substantial art handling may be required for completion of some duties.
Key Responsibilities BA degree is required, preferably in Art History, Studio Art, or Museum Studies, and knowledge of art media and art handling/packing/shipping methods is preferred. Excellent record keeping, computer and clerical skills required. TMS database knowledge and experience is required. Five to seven years’ experience in Registration/Collections Management in an art museum is expected. Must be able to occasionally lift art objects up to 50 pounds.
Compensation & Benefits
Position reports to the Registrar.
Schedule: 40 hours per week.
Periodic travel may be required.
Wage range: 29.87 to 29.87.
Full Time Status provides competitive benefits including up to 15 days of paid vacation in the first two years increasing thereafter, 13 paid holidays – 14 on Federal election years, and up to 64 hours of paid sick leave reissued annually. This position is also eligible for our rich medical benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pretax Savings plans for medical, dependent care parking and transportation costs, Life/AD&D, Long-Term Disability, 403b retirement savings plan with Museum match of up to 5% of earnings after a year's service, Downtown SB BikeStop private bicycle storage membership, and more, all while working in beautiful Downtown Santa Barbara in the heart of the Arts District.
Successful Background Check is required.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function
Education and Training
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Location Santa Barbara, CA
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Key Responsibilities BA degree is required, preferably in Art History, Studio Art, or Museum Studies, and knowledge of art media and art handling/packing/shipping methods is preferred. Excellent record keeping, computer and clerical skills required. TMS database knowledge and experience is required. Five to seven years’ experience in Registration/Collections Management in an art museum is expected. Must be able to occasionally lift art objects up to 50 pounds.
Compensation & Benefits
Position reports to the Registrar.
Schedule: 40 hours per week.
Periodic travel may be required.
Wage range: 29.87 to 29.87.
Full Time Status provides competitive benefits including up to 15 days of paid vacation in the first two years increasing thereafter, 13 paid holidays – 14 on Federal election years, and up to 64 hours of paid sick leave reissued annually. This position is also eligible for our rich medical benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pretax Savings plans for medical, dependent care parking and transportation costs, Life/AD&D, Long-Term Disability, 403b retirement savings plan with Museum match of up to 5% of earnings after a year's service, Downtown SB BikeStop private bicycle storage membership, and more, all while working in beautiful Downtown Santa Barbara in the heart of the Arts District.
Successful Background Check is required.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function
Education and Training
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Location Santa Barbara, CA
#J-18808-Ljbffr