Registrar & Collections Specialist - STEM Museum Opening

National Museum of Wildlife Art; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

FSA/HSA

457 and pension plan

Paid time off including vacation, sick

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Science Museum of Virginia seeks a Registrar and Collections Specialist to join the Exhibit and Content Development team. This role supports the opening of the Northern Virginia Science Museum and coordinates object acquisition, paperwork, transport, and installation across three locations.

After opening, focus shifts to documentation, special projects, and management of diverse collections including natural history, archival materials, and artifacts related to transportation and flight.

Qualifications

• Strong research abilities and excellent written/spoken English.
• Attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills.
• Project management experience and familiarity with Asana or similar tools.
• Knowledge of PastPerfect or museum database practices is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace is expected.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, kneel, and climb ladders as needed.

Responsibilities

• Acquire objects from external partners to support exhibits across all galleries.
• Coordinate paperwork, transportation, and installation of objects.
• Support documentation, special projects, and management of permanent and educational collections.
• Lead preservation/restoration efforts and coordinate traveling exhibitions across multiple locations.

Skills

Research abilities

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Project management

Database management

Tools

Asana

PastPerfect Museum Software

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Science Museum of Virginia seeks a Registrar and Collections Specialist to join the Exhibit and Content Development team. This role supports the opening of the Northern Virginia Science Museum and coordinates object acquisition, paperwork, transport, and installation across three locations.

After opening, focus shifts to documentation, special projects, and management of diverse collections including natural history, archival materials, and artifacts related to transportation and flight.