Project Registrar - Art Museum - Temporary

About the role

The Princeton University Art Museum welcomes applications for the role of Project Registrar, who may assist the Collections and Exhibitions registrars in all stages of projects, including but not limited to condition reporting, drafting accession-related paperwork, generating loan-related paperwork and correspondence, scheduling transits, and maintaining digital and hardcopy records.

Responsibilities

• Physical examination of permanent collection objects and incoming loans for purposes of maintaining condition records.
• Creation of object condition reports, including digital photography when appropriate, in accordance with museum best practices.
• Initiating documentation for accessions, loans, and other internal purposes.
• Maintenance of records in the TMS database, including location changes.
• Responsible for directing domestic and foreign shippers to pack and ship artwork to PUAM specifications.
• Maintain discretion in dealing with confidential information.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two to three years of experience working as a registrar for museums or galleries, or other cultural institutions.
• Familiarity with a wide variety of fine art media and the associated terminology.
• Experience creating museum condition reports according to the current industry’s best practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing art databases, including cataloging objects.
• Knowledge of museum best practices for handling and caring for works of art.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA in Art History, Museum Studies, or Studio Arts preferred