Museum Registrar - Collections, Loans & Exhibitions

Texas Association of Museums; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza seeks a detailed-oriented Registrar to support the care, documentation and stewardship of the Museum's permanent collection. Reporting to the Head of Collections & Registration, the Registrar maintains records, coordinates object movement, and supports exhibitions and loans.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in museum studies or related field (or equivalent experience), 3+ years in a registrar role, and experience with a collections management database

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in museum studies, history, American studies or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Three or more years of registrar or collections management experience in a museum setting.
• Experience working with a collections management database, preferably TMS.
• Knowledge of registration standards, collections documentation and object handling procedures.
• Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to details.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working collaboratively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate collection records and documentation within the Museum's collections management system.
• Process acquisitions, accessions, catalog records and object updates.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing loans, shipping and object movements.
• Assist with inventory projects and collections audits.
• Support collections storage, environmental monitoring and preservation initiatives.
• Coordinate object movement, installation and deinstallation for exhibitions.
• Prepare and maintain condition reports and exhibition documentation.
• Ensure proper handling, packing and transportation of collection objects.
• Collaborate with Curatorial, Exhibitions and conservation professionals throughout project planning and implementation.
• Maintain registration procedures consistent with museum standards and best practices.
• Assist researchers and support internal access to collections.
• Contribute to collections policies, documentation projects and departmental initiatives.
• Work collaboratively across departments to support Museum's mission.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Documentation

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in museum studies or related field (or equivalent experience)

Tools

TMS (collections management database)

Job description

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza seeks a detailed-oriented Registrar to support the care, documentation and stewardship of the Museum's permanent collection. Reporting to the Head of Collections & Registration, the Registrar maintains records, coordinates object movement, and supports exhibitions and loans.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in museum studies or related field (or equivalent experience), 3+ years in a registrar role, and experience with a collections management database