Assistant/Associate Registrar

About the role

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is seeking an Associate Registrar to assist with the documentation and cataloging of the museum’s permanent collection and loan artworks. The position involves creating and updating artwork records in the art collection database, supporting permanent collection exhibitions, and managing exhibition loans and traveling exhibitions.

Responsibilities

• Document and catalog permanent collection and loan artworks, including tracking and documenting locations, and updating Registration records.
• Create and update artwork records in the art collection database as a TMS expert.
• Support the department in managing exhibition loans, traveling exhibitions, long-term loans, and the permanent collection.
• Participate in projects that may include physical inventory and monitoring storage and environmental conditions of loans and permanent collection.
• Occasionally lift art objects up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Studio Art, or Museum Studies.
• Knowledge of art media and art handling/packing/shipping methods is preferred.
• Excellent record keeping, computer, and clerical skills.
• TMS database knowledge and experience is strongly preferred.
• Five years experience in Registration/Collections Management in an art museum is expected.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

• Art handling/packing/shipping methods.
• Database management (TMS).
• Exhibition management.
• Inventory management.

Benefits

• Up to 15 days of paid vacation.
• 13 paid holidays.
• 64 hours of paid sick leave.
• Up to 80 hours of COVID sick leave as needed.
• Competitive salary range of $22.00 to $27.00/hour.
• Full-time status provides access to a rich medical benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, pretax savings plans, life and long-term disability, and a 403b retirement savings plan with a 100% employer match.
• Eligible for Downtown SB BikeStop private bicycle storage membership.

Pay

Salary DOE = $22.00 to $27.00/hour

Schedule

40 hours per week

Application Information

To apply, please submit your cover letter, résumé, and SBMA Application with contact information for 3 professional references via email to: [email protected]