Curatorial Registrar Assistant — Hybrid & Impactful

Seregistrars; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Considerable paid time off

Flex Work options

Job summary

A leading art institution in West Palm Beach is seeking an Assistant Registrar to manage the collection and support logistics for exhibitions. The ideal candidate will have a BA in Art History, preferably a Master's, with museum experience. Responsibilities include overseeing the care and movement of artworks, assisting with exhibitions, and managing rights and reproduction requests. The position offers full-time hours and comprehensive benefits, requiring strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in a museum setting with a clear understanding of registration practices.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for museum business.
• Ability to lift and handle art objects safely.

Responsibilities

• Manage the movement and documentation of artworks in the museum’s collection.
• Assist in logistics for exhibitions and handle art-related hurricane preparedness.
• Coordinate rights and reproductions for collection images.

Skills

Proficient in TMS (The Museum System)

Knowledge of copyright law

Strong verbal communication skills

Strong written communication skills

Ability to manage projects

Strong attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Proficient in Adobe Pro

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in Art History

Master’s degree (MA) in a relevant field

Job description

A leading art institution in West Palm Beach is seeking an Assistant Registrar to manage the collection and support logistics for exhibitions. The ideal candidate will have a BA in Art History, preferably a Master's, with museum experience. Responsibilities include overseeing the care and movement of artworks, assisting with exhibitions, and managing rights and reproduction requests. The position offers full-time hours and comprehensive benefits, requiring strong organizational and communication skills.