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MUSEUM REGISTRAR 

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The Museum Registrar is responsible for maintaining records of accession, condition, and location of all Museum objects and for the legal, ethical, and procedural management of the Museum’s collections. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

This position assists with the overall tracking, organization, management, care, and security of all objects exhibited, stored, or transited through the Museum’s collections department including, but not limited to: 

  • Registers, labels, and assign catalog numbers to all objects in the collection, according to the Museum’s established registration system. 
  • Maintains accurate donor and provenance documentation. 
  • Maintains location, storage, and shelf list records for all objects in the collection, including traveling exhibits and loaned items. 
  • Prepares acquisition, safety, and condition reports. 
  • Composes and records concise descriptions and measurements of objects, including documentation, historical research, photography, and digital imaging of items. 
  • Prepares periodic physical inventories of objects at all Museum locations. 
  • Tracks and records movement of objects between multiple facilities and locations. 
  • Oversees receiving, shipping, packing, handling, and care of objects entering or leaving the facility. 
  • Consults with curatorial staff regarding condition, minor repairs or conservation, and rotation of objects. 
  • Provide project support to curatorial staff in creating and preparing exhibits, including installation and de-installation of caseworks and displays. 
  • Assist with processing requests for photographs and rights for reproduction. 
  • Supervise the work of volunteers assigned to the Collections Department, when appropriate. 
  • Coordinate ordering and usage of curatorial supplies and chemicals. 
  • Be willing to assist with Museum programs and events as needed. 

REPORTS TO 

The Museum’s Curator of Collections. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 

A Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited college or university in museum studies, history, arts administration, cultural anthropology, or a closely related field. 

A minimum of one year’s practical hands-on experience with collections in a museum or cultural institution, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

  • Thorough understanding of museum methods and techniques used to catalog, research, conserve, and exhibit objects of historical, scientific, and artistic importance. 
  • Knowledge of professionally accepted collections management standards, principles and practices. 
  • Knowledge of computerized registration methods, museum records management, and related data processing techniques. 
  • Knowledge of how to evaluate and safeguard objects from environmental hazards. 
  • Proficiency with sophisticated collections and data base management software. 
  • Excellent organizational and record keeping skills. 
  • Diligent attention to detail. 
  • Ability to properly handle, inspect, label, exhibit, and store fragile historical and art objects. 
  • Ability to input, maintain, and search extensive collections records on a computerized registration system. 
  • Ability to maintain physical and digital activity records, including movement of objects between multiple locations. 
  • Ability to produce clear, accurate, and concise artifact descriptions, and prepare documents such as reports, memos, correspondence, and statistical information. 
  • Ability to set priorities and work independently to accomplish specific goals and objectives. 
  • Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with donors and the general public, and establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with the Museum staff and a variety of groups, sister institutions, and individuals. 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Work takes place in an office setting, conservation environment, storage facilities, and exhibit areas. The position involves sitting for long periods of time although frequent movement is necessary. Walking, standing, bending, twisting, and lifting objects weighing up to fifty pounds is required. Computer usage involving repetitive hand and wrist motion is also necessary. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

Full-time, 40-hour per week, non-exempt position. The starting pay rate for this position is $16 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience. This position is eligible for 401(k), PTO, and health, vision, and dental insurance. 

APPLICATION

Email resume and cover letter to museumrelations@historymuseumofmobile.com.