Assistant/Associate Registrar | Houston, TX

The Menil Collection

Employment Opportunity

Assistant/Associate Registrar, Collections and Exhibitions

Department: Collection Management

Reports to: Associate Director of Collection Management

Status: Full-time, exempt from overtime

Work location: On-site

Salary range:

Assistant Registrar, Collections and Exhibitions: $52,000–$64,000

Associate Registrar, Collections and Exhibitions: $60,500–$78,500

General Responsibilities

Reporting to the Associate Director of Collection Management, the Assistant/Associate Registrar, Collections and Exhibitions, bridges the gap between logistics and collections registration. This position is charged with coordinating smaller collection-based exhibitions and gallery refreshes; coordinating incoming loans as assigned; and managing electronic and physical files per established protocols. Special projects as assigned.

Specific Duties

1. Coordinate all registrarial aspects for permanent collection-based exhibitions and gallery refreshes (rotations) as assigned. Essential functions include:

   1. Actively coordinate with members of the Curatorial, Conservation, and Exhibition Design Departments to establish schedules;

   2. Disseminate information to all departments for effective communication; and,

   3. Prepare and monitor budgets for areas related to Registration and Art Services for assigned exhibitions and rotations.

2. Coordinate all aspects of incoming loans as assigned, including but not limited to The Museum System (TMS) tracking/entry, loan contracts, insurance coordination, packing/crating, security, and shipping.

3. Act as the lead registrar for the de Menil’s residence and coordinate all art-related logistics and movement.

4. Coordinate the insurance valuation update process for the permanent collection; track and adhere to the limit of requests with outside verbal valuation contractors.

5. Maintain accurate and organized exhibition and loan files (both physical and electronic).

6. Adhere to written departmental and museum policies and procedures as well as professional standards.

7. Assist with inventory management; create and update records in TMS to accurately document and track objects.

8. Additional special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

9. BA or BS in art history or museum studies.

10. 1–3 years of practical experience in an art museum with demonstrated logistics registration experience and knowledge of professional practices in collection care preferred.

11. Experience with TMS preferred.

12. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, etc.), Adobe Acrobat Pro, and basic knowledge of Photoshop preferred.

13. Ability to work collaboratively with others as part of a team and independently with a strong sense of responsibility and commitment.

14. Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail, excellent written and oral communication skills, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment; must be flexible.

Benefits

The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation and sick time, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, AD&D, and LTD coverage. Employees may also participate in the Menil’s 401(k) plan and receive an employer contribution equivalent to 5% of wages earned after one year on the job.

How to Apply

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume, contact information for three professional references, and a cover letter indicating the position for which you are applying to: https://tally.so/r/3y12ZB.

The Menil Collection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks diversity in its workforce. The Menil is committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.