Museum Registrar: Collections, Loans & Exhibitions

Paycom; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza seeks a detailed-oriented Registrar to support care, documentation and stewardship of the Museum’s permanent collection. Reporting to the Head of Collections & Registration, the Registrar helps maintain records, coordinate object movement, and support exhibitions.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 3+ years of registrar or collections management experience, knowledge of collections databases (TMS preferred), and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Museum Studies, History, American Studies or related field.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Museum Studies, History, American Studies or related field

Tools

TMS

Job description

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza seeks a detailed-oriented Registrar to support care, documentation and stewardship of the Museum’s permanent collection. Reporting to the Head of Collections & Registration, the Registrar helps maintain records, coordinate object movement, and support exhibitions.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 3+ years of registrar or collections management experience, knowledge of collections databases (TMS preferred), and strong