Job opportunity: Associate Museum Registrar

Annual Compensation Range: $71,838 to $87,256

Link to apply:  Associate Museum Registrar (3554) – SFO – 163999

Join the SFO Museum team! Our Collections Department is seeking an Associate Museum Registrar to help manage acquisitions and support a growing number of donations. Be part of caring for a permanent collection of 181,000+ objects.

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with acquisition procedures, including inspecting, labeling, documenting, and cataloging of collection objects.
• Assist with the tracking, movement, storage, care, and maintenance of collection objects.
• Maintain and update computerized and manual records related to collection objects.
• Assist with arranging and maintaining insurance documentation for collection objects.
• Assist with processing donation documents and contracts for donations, purchases, and transfers to the museum’s Permanent Collection.
• Assist with coordinating the shipment and transportation of collection objects, including arranging logistics and serving as a courier when required.
• Monitor exhibitions and storage areas to ensure compliance with established environmental and security standards.
• Perform other functions as outlined in the 3554 Associate Museum Registrar job classification.

How to qualify 

Minimum Qualifications: (THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE FILING DEADLINE)

1. Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in art, art history, museum studies, arts administration or a closely related field; AND

2. Experience: Two (2) years of verifiable museum registration experience; AND

3. Computer literacy in word processing, database management and a computerized registration system.

AND

Special Condition – In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, this position requires the physical ability to push, pull, carry and lift up to 51 lbs. of objects or equipment.

Experience Substitution: Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in museum studies, arts administration or a closely related post-graduate program may substitute for one (1) year of the required museum registration experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with museum principles and practices.
• Experience with museum object care, documentation, and classification.
• Experience with computer database systems, particularly FileMaker Pro.
• Experience with a commercial aviation collection or knowledge of commercial aviation history.
• Experience with environmental controls, pest management, security, and risk management.
• Experience with digital scanning processes and programs, particularly Adobe Photoshop and Bridge.
• Proven ability to multitask and problem solve.
• Experience working in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and the public.