Temporary Registrar, Museum Department

Skirball Cultural Center

Temporary Registrar, Museum Department

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The Skirball Cultural Center seeks an enthusiastic team player to serve as on-call Temporary Registrar. Reporting directly to the Head Registrar, this limited-term, on-call position is responsible for assisting with installation and the de-installation of the museum's robust schedule of rotating exhibitions. This position works closely with other members of the museum department to include: registrars, curators, preparators, administrative staff, and exhibition coordinators.

    This is an on-site position running through October 23.

    Salary Range: $45/Hour

    Essential Duties

    • Creates digital condition reports of incoming loans.
    • Tracks mounting and framing needs of loans to facilitate Preparators in readying loans for display.
    • Assists with exhibition installation.
    • Object handling with regard to installing, deinstalling, packing, shipping, and storage.

    Qualifications, Experience, and Attributes

    • Bachelor's degree, with coursework in Museum Studies, History, Art History, Archaeology or closely related field is preferred.
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop collaborative relationships across the institution.
    • Demonstrated skills in condition reporting, artifact handling, and knowledge of museum best practices.
    • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.Excellent IT tool proficiency, demonstrated ability to utilize Office 365 applications and PDF Expert.