Imaging & Rights Registrar Assistant

Remote Co.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago invites applications for an Assistant Registrar in the ISAC Museum. Based in Chicago with hybrid on-site duties, the role leads imaging and rights and permissions, producing still images and video for the online database, catalogs, and public channels.

You will manage image requests, enforce usage policies, support loans and object movement, and maintain records and compliance with museum policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Experience with museum collections management and image permissions is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily photograph requests and integrates images into the online database.
• Produces still images and video for catalogs and media channels.
• Develops and enforces rights and permissions procedures and policies.
• Registers and documents collection objects, including cataloging and rehousing.
• Supports loans, exhibitions, and object movement with proper records.

Skills

Museum collections management

Copyright & image licensing

Photography

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Adobe Lightroom

Photoshop

Collections management software

Job description

The University of Chicago invites applications for an Assistant Registrar in the ISAC Museum. Based in Chicago with hybrid on-site duties, the role leads imaging and rights and permissions, producing still images and video for the online database, catalogs, and public channels.

You will manage image requests, enforce usage policies, support loans and object movement, and maintain records and compliance with museum policies.