Temporary Project Registrar Jobs

The Princeton University Art Museum welcomes applications for the role of a temporary Project Registrar, who may assist the Collections and Exhibitions registrars in all stages of projects, including but not limited to condition reporting, drafting accession-related paperwork, generating loan-related paperwork and correspondence, scheduling transits, and maintaining digital and hardcopy records. The work schedule for this position is flexible; based on the needs of the department, some work could be remote.

About The Museum

With a collecting history that extends back to 1755, the Princeton University Art Museum is one of the leading university art museums in the country, with collections that have grown to include more than 113,000 works of art ranging from ancient to contemporary art and spanning the globe. Committed to advancing Princeton’s teaching and research missions, the Art Museum also serves as a gateway to the University for visitors worldwide.

To learn more about the Princeton University Art Museum, visit artmuseum.princeton.edu .

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the following,

• Maintenance of records in the TMS database, including location changes.
• Responsible for directing domestic and foreign shippers to pack and ship artwork according to the Art Museum's specifications.
• Initiating documentation for accessions, loans, and other internal purposes.
• Creation of object condition reports, including digital photography when appropriate, according to museum best practices.
• Maintain discretion in dealing with confidential information.
• Physical examination of permanent collection objects and incoming loans for purposes of maintaining condition records.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

• A minimum of two to three years of experience working as a registrar for museums or galleries, or other cultural institutions.
• Demonstrated experience managing art databases, including cataloging objects.
• Familiarity with a wide variety of fine art media and the associated terminology. Experience creating museum condition reports according to current industry best practices.
• The finalist will be required to successfully complete a background check.
• Knowledge of museum best practices for handling and caring for works of art.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA in Art History, Museum Studies, or Studio Arts preferred

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Standard Weekly Hours

0.00

Eligible for Overtime

Yes

Benefits Eligible

No

Probationary Period

N/A

Essential Services Personnel (see Policy For Detail)

No

Physical Capacity Exam Required

No

Valid Driver’s License Required

No