Top 119 Museum Jobs in Long Beach, Ca

Museum Registrar
Museum of Latin American Art —Long Beach, CA
- $31 - $33 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Public Programs Coordinator
Museum of Latin American Art —Long Beach, CA
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Microsoft Outlook
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Contemporary Fine Art Gallery Assistant
Bluerider ART USA Inc —Manhattan Beach, CA
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Marketing
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GALLERY AIDE
City of Huntington Beach, CA —Huntington Beach, CA
- $16.90 - $22.65 an hour
- Temporary
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- English
Project Manager
Museum of Latin American Art —Long Beach, CA
- $30 an hour
- Contract
- Background check
- PMP
- Customer service
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Gallery & Studio Associate
Help Group —Los Angeles, CA
- $24 - $28 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Merchandising
- Residential
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Banquet Server | Part-Time | Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
Oak View Group —Los Angeles, CA
- $30 - $36 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- High school diploma or GED
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Museum Associate
SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER —Los Angeles, CA
- $20.60 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- 2 years
- Teaching
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Lead Engagement Guide
University of California, Irvine —Costa Mesa, CA
- $29.40 - $42.14 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Management
- No high school diploma
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
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Gallery Associate
Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences —Los Angeles, CA
- $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year
- Entry level
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Administrative Assistant
Japanese American National Museum —Los Angeles, CA
- $20 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Office
- Microsoft Office
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Visitor Services Associate
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art —Los Angeles, CA
- $21.00 - $22.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Sales
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to climb stairs
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Porter | Part-Time | Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
Oak View Group —Los Angeles, CA
- $19 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Bar
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- High school diploma or GED
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Cashier | Part-Time | Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
Oak View Group —Los Angeles, CA
- $19 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Curatorial Research Specialist
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art —Los Angeles, CA
- $67,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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Gallery Attendant I
Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles —Los Angeles, CA
- $18.97 an hour
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Entry level
Restaurant Receiver | Part-Time | Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
Oak View Group —Los Angeles, CA
- $24 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Bilingual Art Gallery Associate - Artist Relations
CXU Gallery —Fullerton, CA
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Google Workspace
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
- Flexible schedule
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Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Museum of Ice Cream —Los Angeles, CA
- $145,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- English
- Office
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
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Museum Experience Facilitator
Cayton Children's Museum —Santa Monica, CA
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Sales
- English
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Museum Registrar

Museum of Latin American Art -
Long Beach, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$31 - $33 an hour
4 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Record keeping
Teamwork
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Museum experience
Digitization
Documentation tools
Bachelor's degree
Data management
Donor relations
Attention to detail
Insurance management implementation
Safety hazards
Copyright management
Museum database software
Conservation and preservation (curatorial skill)
Collections management systems
Project leadership
Technical Proficiency
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Position: Museum Registrar

Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $31.00-$33.00 an hour, On-Site Role, On occasion may work some weekends and potential travel may be expected

Reports to: Chief Curator

Potential Staff Reporting to this Position: Interns, Volunteers

ABOUT THE MUSEUM OF LATIN AMERICAN ART

The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) in Long Beach, California is an equal opportunity employer and the only museum in the western United States that exclusively features contemporary Latin American and Latino art.

MISSION

The Museum of Latin American Art expands knowledge and appreciation of modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino art through its collection, ground-breaking exhibitions, stimulating educational programs and engaging cultural events.

Position Overview

The Registrar is responsible for the comprehensive documentation, physical preservation, and day-to-day management of the museum’s permanent collection and loaned artworks for temporary and traveling exhibitions. This role ensures complete legal and policy compliance, oversees database and physical record-keeping, manages risk and insurance coverage, coordinates complex loan logistics, and guarantees the safety and accessibility of all artworks in the museum's care.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

1. Collection Management & Database Administration

· Maintain accurate, highly detailed records for all collection holdings, documenting acquisitions, provenance histories, physical locations, loan tracks, and conservation efforts.

· Digitally track, update, and expand cataloging data, object files, and media records across databases, including Excel, Embark, and TMS (The Museum System).

· Oversee art storage facilities, maintain optimal housing and organization, and direct routine physical inventory audits.

· Establish, implement, and update internal collections management policies while ensuring strict adherence to local, state, and federal and international laws overarching professional museum standards.

2. Loan Coordination, Logistics & Risk Management

· Facilitate all loan operations for permanent collection pieces and incoming loan items, including contract execution, documentation, and condition tracking for temporary and traveling exhibitions.

· Oversee secure transport, packing, crating, and courier arrangements for artworks entering or leaving the museum.

· Evaluate and secure appropriate insurance coverage for collections and borrowed works, ensuring full protection against transit risks, loss, theft, and damage.

· Ensure all loan documentation and General Facilities Report (GFR) strictly adhere to American Alliance of Museums (AAM) standards.

3. Acquisitions, Deaccessions & Legal Documentation

· Process incoming artwork offers, solicitations, and donations from collectors, dealers, and external institutions.

· Coordinate deaccessioning processes and prepare formal committee proposals under the direct supervision of the Chief Curator.

· Compile and archive all legal paperwork, including title transfers, authenticity documentation, appraisals, and contracts.

4. Supervision & Leadership

· Supervise, train, and mentor museum staff, interns, and volunteers engaged in art handling, collections care, and registration documentation.

· Partner with external auditors to locate physical artwork and verify legal ownership documentation during annual audits.

· Collaborate with Operations/Facilities departments to update Facility Reports and recommend environmental or security improvements.

5. Preventive Conservation & Emergency Preparedness

· Identify artwork requiring restoration, contract freelance conservators, and maintain comprehensive conservation logs and survey reports.

· Update and execute the Disaster Recovery Plan to safeguard collections against environmental hazards (fire, water, and seismic events).

6. Licensing, Copyright & Curatorial Support

· Process copyright licenses and image requests for publications, merchandising, and web use.

· Write and edit image captions, exhibition labels, didactic text, and catalog entries, ensuring accurate legal credit line attributions.

· Work directly with the curatorial team to support exhibition development and research.

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Museum Studies, or a related field required (Master’s degree preferred).

· 5 years of progressive experience in museum registration or collections management. Candidate must have experience as a Registrar or an Assistant Registrar.

Technical & Professional Knowledge

· In-depth knowledge of field-wide practices in preventive conservation, museum documentation, and collection management procedures.

· Extensive understanding of safe object handling, mounting, and preservation protocols.

· Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of collections management databases (TMS, Embark) and standard office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Administrative & Communication Skills

· Exceptional attention to detail, strong administrative and managerial capabilities, and the ability to work independently.

· Superior written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders—including artists, donors, Trustees, vendors, volunteers, and internal staff.

Essential Skills for our Registrar

Communication & Stakeholder Collaboration

Collaborate with curatorial staff and cross-functional teams to clearly communicate collection priorities and operational needs.
Interact professionally with donors, lenders, researchers, and partner institutions.

Team Leadership & Training

Ensure strict adherence to safe artwork handling techniques, archival documentation procedures, and safety protocols.

Legal, Ethical & Regulatory Problem-Solving

Navigate complex legal and ethical issues, including copyright laws, cultural heritage regulations, and repatriation standards.

Technical Proficiency & Adaptability

Utilize collections management systems and databases (e.g., TMS) for cataloging, digitization, and data management.
Quickly learn and adapt to new software solutions and digital tools.

Precision & Data Accuracy

Execute thorough inventory audits, object tracking, and database administration for permanent holdings.
Maintain precise records detailing object provenance, physical condition reports, and real-time location tracking.

Project Management & Research

Lead planning, coordination, and budget management for collections initiatives, including acquisitions, deaccessions, exhibitions, loans, and digitization projects.
Conduct in-depth research on collection objects to document their cultural and historical significance, contributing to scholarly publications, exhibition labels, and educational materials.

Preferred Qualifications

· Language Skills: Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.

· Subject Matter Focus: Strong interest in or familiarity with Latin American art.

Pay: $31.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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