Registrar

US SENATE; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

US Senate is seeking a Registrar in the Office of Senate Curator to oversee registration and related activities for art and historic objects. You will maintain records, review artifacts, and ensure compliance with standards across collections and exhibitions.

The ideal candidate holds a master's in art or American history, 5–8 years of professional museum registration experience, and proficiency with databases and documentation technologies, as well as knowledge of ethical issues in art and

Qualifications

• Work requires a master's degree in art or American history, museum studies, or a related field, with five to eight years of professional museum registration experience; and the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• Knowledge of current museum registration and collections management concepts, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge and experience with information retrieval systems, relevant database programs, and electronic documentation technology.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues involving art and historic objects.
• Basic knowledge of the Senate as an institution preferred, with a desire and willingness to learn more about the legislative process, as well as the history and operation of the Senate.
• Knowledge of current museum standards for the display of artifacts and documents, and the ability to safely handle and examine art objects.
• Knowledge of disaster response practices related to art, historic objects, and archival records.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects.
• Ability to organize data and objects.
• Ability to implement operational guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and apply information and formulate recommendations.
• Ability to thoroughly research topics and write professional documents for educational purposes.
• Ability to deal with others using tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Skills

Museum registrations knowledge

Collections management

Information retrieval systems

Database programs

Electronic documentation technology

Legal and ethical issues in art

Disaster response for art/archives

Project coordination

Data organization

Operational guidelines and procedures

Analytical reasoning

Written communication

Tact and diplomacy

Oral and written communication

Education

Master's degree in art or American history, museum studies, or related field

Tools

Database software

Job description

The Secretary of the Senate's Office of Senate Curator is seeking a Registrar . The complete vacancy announcement and application may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/YO0NL.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to everyday risks and discomforts, and requires the use of normal safety precautions. Work requires frequent visits to project sites, walking, standing, bending, and carrying items 25-50 pounds, as well as regular use of typical office equipment, software programs, and methods of communication such as a computer, email, telephone, and photocopier.

Employee must have the physical dexterity and ability to climb ladders and scaffolding, or crawl under/into spaces in order to review work. Conservation and preservation may expose employee to dust, paint, cleaning solvents, and fumes, which require appropriate safety precautions.

Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required for performance of duties. Work also requires physical presence in the office, except as otherwise required by the Office of the Secretary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Work requires a master's degree in art or American history, museum studies, or a related field, with five to eight years of professional museum registration experience; and the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of current museum registration and collections management concepts, principles, and practices.

Knowledge and experience with information retrieval systems, relevant database programs, and electronic documentation technology.

Knowledge of legal and ethical issues involving art and historic objects.

Basic knowledge of the Senate as an institution preferred, with a desire and willingness to learn more about the legislative process, as well as the history and operation of the Senate.

Knowledge of current museum standards for the display of artifacts and documents, and the ability to safely handle and examine art objects.

Knowledge of disaster response practices related to art, historic objects, and archival records.

Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects.

Ability to organize data and objects.

Ability to implement operational guidelines and procedures.

Ability to analyze and apply information and formulate recommendations.

Ability to thoroughly research topics and write professional documents for educational purposes.

Ability to deal with others using tact and diplomacy.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
None.