Assistant Registrar: Shape Exhibitions & Collections

The J. Paul Getty Museum; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Plan

401(a) Retirement

Educational Assistance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Off-Fridays (bi-weekly)

On-Site Fitness Center

Community Service Opportunities

Job summary

The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks an Assistant Registrar to join the Registrar's department at the Getty Villa. The role involves coordinating loans for roughly 25 exhibitions yearly, handling paperwork, and ensuring proper insurance and indemnity certificates.

Strong administrative skills and familiarity with shipping and storage procedures are essential. Experience with automated collections management systems and knowledge of international transport methods are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in art history or related field.
• 1–3 years of registration or publications experience or related experience in collections documentation, handling or movement or in the granting or obtaining of electronic rights.
• Knowledge of local, national and international transportation and how each affect works of art.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating loans for exhibitions: create files, prepare loan docs, track conditions.
• Coordinate shipping arrangements and courier activity; prepare per diem and courier paperwork.
• Maintain object documentation in the Collections Information System (TMS); update records.
• Provide administrative support to the Registrar's department; manage budgets and spreadsheets.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Diplomacy

Data entry accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in art history or related field

Tools

The Museum System (TMS)

Job description

The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks an Assistant Registrar to join the Registrar's department at the Getty Villa. The role involves coordinating loans for roughly 25 exhibitions yearly, handling paperwork, and ensuring proper insurance and indemnity certificates.

Strong administrative skills and familiarity with shipping and storage procedures are essential. Experience with automated collections management systems and knowledge of international transport methods are highly valued.