Art Collections Associate: Handling, Storage & Teaching

Princeton University; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton University Art Museum seeks a Collection Associate to safely handle, move, store, and document works of art while supporting teaching and collections management operations.

Reporting to the Associate Registrar, the role focuses on paintings, large textiles, and three‑dimensional objects, with duties including location updates in TMS and coordination of transfers and storage.

Qualifications

• Experience in a museum, gallery, or cultural institution.
• Familiarity with TMS object location management and inventory.
• Knowledge of art handling safety and storage best practices.

Responsibilities

• Supports teaching programs through safe handling, packing, transportation, storage, and documentation of artworks.
• Updates object locations and collection records in TMS.
• Coordinates and supervises packing, loading, and unpacking for shuttle transfers.
• Prepares incoming artwork for storage and creates condition reports as needed.
• Maintains clean, organized storage areas and provides basic conservation support.

Skills

Object handling

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Museology, or related field

Master’s preferred in Museum Studies, Art History, or related field

Tools

The Museum System (TMS)

Packing and crating procedures

Job description

Princeton University Art Museum seeks a Collection Associate to safely handle, move, store, and document works of art while supporting teaching and collections management operations.

Reporting to the Associate Registrar, the role focuses on paintings, large textiles, and three‑dimensional objects, with duties including location updates in TMS and coordination of transfers and storage.