Senior Registrar, Global Art Exhibitions

PS1 Contemporary Art Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation (20 days)

Paid sick leave (10 days)

Paid holidays (11)

Paid personal days (3)

401(k) savings plan

Life insurance

Medical/dental/vision

Transit benefits

FSA

Job summary

MoMA PS1 seeks an experienced Senior Registrar to lead registration logistics for our ambitious contemporary exhibition program.

The Senior Registrar will partner directly with curatorial staff, living artists, international and domestic lenders and vendors to oversee packing, shipping, couriers, insurance, condition reports, installation, and ongoing maintenance for temporary exhibition artworks, site‑specific installations, and loans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of registration experience and oversight of art handling and shipping.
• Thorough knowledge of loan practices and fine arts insurance.
• Ability to develop and manage registration budgets.
• Experience directing installation crews and coordinating cross‑department teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct end‑to‑end registration logistics for loans and exhibitions, including shipping and customs.
• Develop and oversee registration budgets and track expenses.
• Administer loan agreements and coordinate with legal, curatorial, and insurance.
• Manage insurance coverage and broker relations.
• Plan install/deinstall schedules and staffing with production teams.
• Establish care and handling protocols with curators and lenders.
• Maintain condition reports and archival records; supervise gallery checks.
• Enforce registration policies and digital record keeping.

Skills

Registration management

Budget management

Team leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Installation supervision

Cross-department collaboration

Tools

TMS

Job description

MoMA PS1 seeks an experienced Senior Registrar to lead registration logistics for our ambitious contemporary exhibition program.

The Senior Registrar will partner directly with curatorial staff, living artists, international and domestic lenders and vendors to oversee packing, shipping, couriers, insurance, condition reports, installation, and ongoing maintenance for temporary exhibition artworks, site‑specific installations, and loans.