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Registrar for Collections
McNay Art Museum —San Antonio, TX
- $55,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Team management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Museum Educator of Community Programs
McNay Art Museum —San Antonio, TX
- $48,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Marketing Coordinator
McNay Art Museum —San Antonio, TX
- $50,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Marketing
- English
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Assistant Gallery Leader
RH —San Antonio, TX
- $30 - $36 an hour
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- 5 years
- Office
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Audio/Visual Technician I
McNay Art Museum —San Antonio, TX
- $17.32 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance

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Registrar for Collections

McNay Art Museum -
San Antonio, TX

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Job Details

$55,000 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Project team coordination
Historical research
Academic research projects
Research manuscripts
Title document review
Inventory control (library and archives technical processing)
Budget control
Safety regulations
Museum experience
Inventory management software
Cataloging
Digitization
Volunteer training
Donor relations
Team management
Reformatting (archival preservation method)
Museum database software
Volunteer coordination
Purchasing
Productivity software
Conservation and preservation (curatorial skill)
Documentation Handling
Safety standard operating procedures
Collections management systems
Copyright laws
Project planning phase
Loan processing
Technical Proficiency
Maintenance budget management
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

REGISTRAR FOR COLLECTIONS

ANNUAL SALARY $55,000

Benefits:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Retirement Plan Company Match 6%

Position Overview

Reporting to the Curator of Collections/Collections Manager, the Registrar for Collections is responsible for the proper documentation and day-to-day stewardship of the Museum’s permanent collection and long-term loans. This includes maintaining records, coordinating loans, assisting in the safe handling and shipping of works of art, as well as in the housing, preservation, and storage of art in the Museum.

Essential Job Functions

Record Keeping: Maintaining detailed records of the Museum’s collections, including acquisitions, long-term loans, conservation, photography, and provenance. Completes incoming receipts for works on approval, deeds of gift, and/or warranties of clear title for new acquisitions. Organizes and facilitates materials for Art Committee meetings, in coordination with the Curator of Collections/Collections Manager and Head of Curatorial Affairs.

Policy Compliance: Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws as a representative of the Museum and its assets as well as adherence to the Museum’s written policies and procedures in all aspects of daily work and responsibilities.

Loan Coordination: In coordination with the Curator of Collections/Collections Manager, maintaining the loan process for objects in the collection, including paperwork, transportation, condition reporting, and insurance. Receives certification and annual training from the Museum’s Principal Facility Security Coordinator to remain in compliance with regulatory obligations for the Museum as a Certified Cargo Screening Facility for art shipping and TSA coordination.

Art Movement and Installation: Supervises the movement and/or installation of collection objects, including outdoor sculpture, working closely with the Lead Preparator, Preparator team, contracted art handlers, and all other pertinent Museum staff. May serve as a courier for outgoing collection loans and may aid visiting couriers.

Collection Care and Stewardship: Supporting the overall safety and preservation of the collection, working closely with the Curator of Collections/Collections Manager. Assisting with budgeting and purchasing for collections maintenance-related needs. Assisting with expediting photography requests, collection photography dockets, and rights and reproductions contracts. Assisting with data entry and data clean-up for the collection database, in coordination with the Curator of Collections/Collections Manager and Head of Curatorial Affairs/Curator of Prints & Drawings.

Performs other duties as required.

Essential skills and knowledge

Collaboration & Communication: Collaborating with colleagues across departments, in addition to curatorial staff; communicating collections needs and priorities; and interacting with donors, lenders, researchers, and other external stakeholders.

Interpersonal Skills: Training, guiding, and supervising volunteers and colleagues involved in collections-related activities, including proper handling of artwork and objects, documentation procedures, and safety protocols.

Problem-Solving: Understanding legal and ethical considerations related to collections management, including copyright laws, cultural heritage regulations, and repatriation issues, as well as adherence to the Museum’s written policies and professional standards.

Technical Proficiency: Demonstrating familiarity with collections management software and database systems used for cataloging, digitization, and data management and possessing the ability to adapt to new technologies and software.

Attention to Detail: Proven proficiency in cataloguing, accessioning, inventory management, and database administration to accurately document and track objects in the Museum’s collection. Experience in conducting thorough inventories; creating and updating collections records; and maintaining accurate documentation of object provenance, condition, and location.

Practical Application: Exhibiting skills in project planning, coordination, and budget management for collections-related projects such as acquisitions, deaccessions, exhibitions, loans, and digitization initiatives. Experience in conducting research on collections objects; documenting their historical and cultural significance; and contributing to scholarly publications, exhibition texts, and educational materials.

Other Skills

Excellent organizational and communication ability. Foreign language familiarity preferred.
Must be flexible as to working hours; evening and/or weekend duty may be required.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must be able to climb ladders. Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time, within reason.

Education and Experience

A degree in Art, Art History, Museum Studies, History, or another related field is preferred.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in museum work, preferably in museum registration.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, with additional proficiency in Adobe suite preferred.
Experience with collections management software and budgeting software preferred.

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