Registrar (On-Call)

We are Guggenheim, a global constellation of museums unlike any other in the world. Four museums on three continents, united by the power of groundbreaking art to connect us to ourselves and to each other. Since our founding in 1937, the Guggenheim has introduced, celebrated and brought to the public the newest voices and visions in modern and contemporary art. When Solomon R. Guggenheim and Hilla Rebay set out to share the joy they first experienced in discovering experimental art, they initiated the creative risk-taking that is today synonymous with “Guggenheim” throughout the world. Across the globe, each Guggenheim stands not just as a backdrop for visionary art but as masterpieces in and of themselves to experience.

SUMMARY OF POSITION
Working independently, under the guidance of a Registrar, the On-Call Registrar is responsible for providing registration support for exhibitions, collections projects, and other museum initiatives as assigned. Responsibilities may include assisting with all phases of exhibition installation and de-installation; inventories and storage relocations; object movement, packing and shipping; cataloguing, data entry, and documentation projects; and other registration and collections management activities.

SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in registration.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to be proactive, use independent judgment and initiative.
• Strong computer skills and fluency in collection management databases are preferred.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Receive and release works of art and generate accompanying paperwork.
• Oversee and direct handling, unpacking/packing, record packing notes, and conduct condition examinations.
• Assist with paperwork, including loan receipts and receipts of delivery.
• Assist in the maintenance of digital and hard-copy registrar records related to exhibitions, loans, acquisitions, and the permanent collection.
• Perform collections data entry and cataloguing in the museum’s collection management database.
• Assist with inventories, storage moves, rehousing projects, and location tracking for collection objects.
• Support exhibition installation and de-installation activities, as well as other collections and registration projects as assigned.

WORK DEMANDS and ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to travel within the metropolitan area as required to perform the above duties at any of the Guggenheim’s owned or leased properties upon request.
• Occasionally work, such as receiving or releasing trucks, may be conducted outdoors, exposure to varied weather conditions.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays on occasion, including receiving shipments after hours.
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Operations, Collections and Registration

LOCATION:  Guggenheim offices, warehouses and Museum

WORK SCHEDULE: Schedule TBD

POSITION TYPE:  On-Call, Non-Exempt.This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local 2110 UAW. 

SALARY RANGE:  $58.35 - $68.96 per hour 

The Guggenheim is dedicating itself to creating paths that lead to a more inclusive and diverse institution.  We encourage inquiries from applicants who will reflect the plurality of our culture and our global audience.  The Guggenheim does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin or disability status.

Department: Registrar
This is an on-call position