Senior Registrar

Palm Springs Art Museum

Palm Springs, California

 

Reporting to the Chief Curator, the Senior Registrar plays a key role in overseeing the Palm Springs Art Museum’s 12,000+ object collection and its art-related operations in our three facilities. The position oversees the policies and procedures for the permanent collection, including the archive and the library holdings, as well as loans to the Museum and loans out of the museum. The position is charged with the care, preservation and risk management of the Museum’s collections. The Senior Registrar oversees the installation schedule relating to art movements and staffing related to exhibitions, installations, and special events for collection and loaned objects in museum buildings and other sites. Qualifications include:  B.A. or M.A. in art history, museum studies or related discipline; 8 – 10 years’ experience in museum registration, collections and exhibitions management; a demonstrated knowledge of best practices for art handling, installation, storage and conservation.

Qualified applicants interested in applying for this position should email their resumes to: [email protected]

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