Museum Registrar & Collections Manager

State of Arizona; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

Retirement plan

Sick leave

Vacation with holidays

Job summary

The Arizona Historical Society in Tempe is seeking a Museum Registrar to manage and preserve its collections. The role involves cataloging artifacts, ensuring their legal protection, and supervising interns and volunteers in their duties.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in History or a related field, with strong skills in cataloging and data management. Benefits include vacation, sick leave, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of museum registration procedures and legal issues concerning museum collections.
• Knowledge of Arizona and Southwest history.
• Must be able to obtain a valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Accession, research, inventory, catalog and manage museum artifacts.
• Correspond with potential donors and evaluate historical relevance of donated objects.
• Supervise and train volunteer workers and interns.
• Respond to inquiries from scholars and the public.
• Assist in research and monitoring policy trends in museum collection management.
• Present museum objects to the public through tours and outreach events.

Skills

Cataloging

Research

Data entry

Oral communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in History or related field

MA in History, Public History, Museum studies or related field

Tools

Collections management systems

Job description

The Arizona Historical Society in Tempe is seeking a Museum Registrar to manage and preserve its collections. The role involves cataloging artifacts, ensuring their legal protection, and supervising interns and volunteers in their duties.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in History or a related field, with strong skills in cataloging and data management. Benefits include vacation, sick leave, and health insurance.