Part-Time Collections Registrar: Archives & Exhibits

Brookgreen Gardens; Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

9 paid holidays

PTO 15 days

Job summary

Brookgreen Gardens, a National Historic Landmark located in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, is a unique blend of art, nature, and history. The Collections Registrar maintains physical and intellectual control over records of enduring value within Brookgreen's sculpture, history, library, and archival collections.

This part-time position supports documentation, exhibition, and interpretation activities for the sculpture and history collections.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree, with experience in research, record keeping, or archival/registrarial activities.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, American figurative sculpture and museum registration principles and practices.
• Experience with collections management and data entry software (PastPerfect preferred).
• Strong research and writing skills, including the ability to write for publications.
• Ability to work comfortably with staff, volunteers, and researchers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records in the collections database (PastPerfect) and manual data log, including accession, deaccession, condition, storage, exhibit, loan, and location information.
• Maintain information files (Objects File) for all accessioned objects, ensuring documentary photographs are on file.
• Observe and document the unpacking of incoming objects to confirm no damage or deterioration has occurred.
• Prepare condition reports and photograph objects for incoming and outgoing loans and temporary exhibitions.
• Organize library books and archival records, and order conservation materials.
• Digitize and catalog archival documents and photographs.
• Research American figurative sculpture, sculptors, and Brookgreen's history to support acquisitions, exhibits, educational programs, and publications.
• Assist with installing and deinstalling indoor exhibits, and provide support to researchers working onsite.

Skills

Research

Record keeping

Archives management

PastPerfect

Publication writing

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

PastPerfect

Job description

Brookgreen Gardens, a National Historic Landmark located in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, is a unique blend of art, nature, and history. The Collections Registrar maintains physical and intellectual control over records of enduring value within Brookgreen's sculpture, history, library, and archival collections.

This part-time position supports documentation, exhibition, and interpretation activities for the sculpture and history collections.