Collections Registrar Assistant

Honolulu Museum; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid medical, dental, and vis

12 paid holidays

Vacation: 15–20 days

Sick leave: 15 days

Retirement plan with employer matching

Employee discounts

Onsite parking

Job summary

Honolulu Museum of Art in Honolulu, Hawaii seeks an Assistant Registrar to safeguard the museum’s permanent collection and loans. You will coordinate handling, storage, and environmental controls under the Registrar’s direction, supporting documentation and data entry in TMS.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field, 2 years in collections care, and strong communication skills to work with diverse stakeholders. Travel and TSA considerations may be involved.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in information/library science, Museum Studies, Art History, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ museum or collection repository experience.
• Knowledge of best practices in collections management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
• Data entry of object information and use of TMS.
• Valid Driver’s License in Hawaii and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper care, documentation, handling, storage, and environment of all objects.
• Maintain collection and loan records and support condition reports.
• Data entry of loan and collection objects into TMS.
• Prepare loan agreements and liaise with lenders, contractors, and agencies.
• Produce object condition reports and assist with collection projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Master’s degree in information/library science or related field

Tools

TMS software

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Honolulu Museum of Art in Honolulu, Hawaii seeks an Assistant Registrar to safeguard the museum’s permanent collection and loans. You will coordinate handling, storage, and environmental controls under the Registrar’s direction, supporting documentation and data entry in TMS.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field, 2 years in collections care, and strong communication skills to work with diverse stakeholders. Travel and TSA considerations may be involved.