Head Registrar

Metropolitan Museum of Art

New York, NY, United States
$210,000.00 - $240,000.00 / annually py
On-site
Manage large diverse teams
Oversee collection logistics
Manage exhibition and loan programs
Lead a team of over thirty staff members responsible for the logistical oversight of over 1.5 million objects, temporary exhibitions, touring exhibitions, acquisitions, and outgoing loans

Job Summary

  • Lead a team of over thirty staff members responsible for the logistical oversight of over 1.5 million objects, temporary exhibitions, touring exhibitions, acquisitions, and outgoing loans.
  • Oversee the planning and organization of artwork transfers, cultivate relationships with global institutions, and establish best practices for collections, exhibitions, acquisitions, loans, and risk management.
  • The Museum provides competitive compensation, generous benefits and perks, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Matching Summary

Lead a team of over thirty staff members responsible for the logistical oversight of over 1.5 million objects, temporary exhibitions, touring exhibitions, acquisitions, and outgoing loans.

Salary

$210,000.00 - $240,000.00 / Annually

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage large diverse teams
  • Oversee collection logistics
  • Manage exhibition and loan programs
  • Risk management of artworks
  • Develop departmental budgets

Nice-to-have

  • Foster collaborative work environment
  • Promote sustainability initiatives
  • Knowledge of labor relations
  • Knowledge of foreign language

Key Requirements

  • 15 years of experience in art registration and logistics
  • Master's degree in Museum Studies or related field preferred
  • Deep understanding of international art law
  • Demonstrated experience managing large teams
  • Superlative communication and negotiation skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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