Registrar, Exhibitions

Whitney Museum of American Art Llc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) plan

Generous PTO

Commuter benefits

Museum access

Pet insurance

Citibike discount

Union membership (UAW)

Job summary

The Registrar, Exhibitions at Whitney Museum of American Art LLC is responsible for the care and welfare of art objects on loan, in transit, on exhibition, and in storage. The Registrar oversees crating, packing, transportation, insurance, and condition reports for international and domestic loans.

Reporting to the Head Registrar, Exhibitions, this role coordinates budgets, installation schedules, and documentation; works with other departments and vendors; occasional courier duties and travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in museum Registration best practices; experience with living artists.
• Must maintain current passport and be available to travel; pass background checks from airlines and government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop exhibition-related registration budgets and report cost projections.
• Oversee assigned exhibitions and collection activity; assist other registrars as needed.
• Coordinate installation and deinstallation schedules with exhibition coordinators.
• Perform gallery checks on a rotating basis.
• Maintain exhibition documentation and archives.
• Collaborate on museum exhibition schedules including opening/closing dates.
• Coordinate with other departments to resolve scheduling issues.
• Review and update procedures for management of exhibitions.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

The Museum System

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Teams

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

The Registrar, Exhibitions is responsible for the care and welfare of art objects on loan to the Whitney and in its permanent collection, while in transit, on exhibition or in storage.

Reporting to the Head Registrar, Exhibitions, the Registrar will have direct responsibility for managing and coordinating crating and packing, transportation, couriers, insurance, and condition reports for international and domestic loans to exhibitions, artist projects and related permanent collection activity, as assigned.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop exhibition-related registration budgets, working closely with supervisor and exhibition coordinators to maintain and report out regularly on cost projections
• Oversee assigned exhibitions and collection activity, assisting other registrars as needed on museum projects
• Coordinate exhibition installation and deinstallation schedules, working closely with exhibition coordinators to inform overall schedule
• Performing gallery checks on a rotating basis
• Maintain exhibition-related documentation and archives
• Assist the Head Registrar, Exhibitions, in developing overall museum exhibition schedule including opening and closing dates of shows
• Work with other departments to resolve museum scheduling issues
• Review and update standard practices, policies, and procedures regarding the management of exhibitions; encourage continued collaboration among staff

Occasional & Other Responsibilities

• Negotiate services agreements and costs with vendors as necessary for exhibition activity
• Oversee or participate in exhibition and collection special projects as necessary, including collection storage project and outdoor sculpture exhibitions
• Acts as courier for objects between Whitney and other locations
• Assist with collection care and documentation activities such as inventory projects, condition reporting, exhibition-related data entry, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree requires, master's degree preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in the best practices in museum Registration; Experience with living artists
• Must maintain current passport and be available to travel. Must be able to pass background checks from the airlines and government agencies

Knowledge Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. competency in The Museum System, Microsoft Office Suite, and MS Teams.
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop desirable.
• Must maintain current passport and be available to travel. Must be able to pass background checks from the airlines and government agencies
• Hours may include some nights and weekends

Compensation & Benefits

• Fixed compensation of $80,000-$95,000 per annum
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(B) elections
• Generous PTO benefits
• Commuter benefits - parking and mass transit
• Admission to world-renowned museums across the city and nationally
• Pet insurance and discounted membership for Citibike
• This position is covered by UAW Local 2110

If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates. Whether you’re new to arts and culture administration, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest in the arts and culture space and what you hope to bring to this role.

About the Whitney

The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for 86 years. The core of the Whitney’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States. Through this mission and a steadfast commitment to artists themselves, the Whitney has long been a powerful force in support of modern and contemporary art and continues to help define what is innovative and influential in American art today. Its signature exhibition, the Biennial, is the country's leading survey of the most recent developments in American art.

EEO Statement

The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, pregnancy, partnership status, caregiver status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law, credit history, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels.