Collections Specialist, Registrar [End-Dated]

NEW YORK, NYPosted 23 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from The Metropolitan Museum of Art

• Job overview

  The Collections Specialist, Registrar at The Met supports the assessment and movement of the art collection during renovations, ensuring proper documentation and coordination with teams to protect and manage valuable artworks.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves coordinating art movement and packing during the Tang Wing renovations, updating collection data in management systems, assisting contract staff, maintaining documentation, and working across multiple locations to support collections care.

• Compensation and benefits

  The position offers an annual salary range of $70,000 to $80,000 with competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans with employer match, paid time off, commuter benefits, financial planning services, staff discounts, and access to cultural institution passes.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates should have a BA degree (MA preferred), 3 years museum collections experience preferred, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, proficiency with The Museum System (TMS), familiarity with Adobe imaging software, Microsoft Office, and knowledge of art packing and collections care best practices.

• Career development

  The Met provides financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs, supporting ongoing professional growth and development in museum collections management.

• Work environment and culture

  The Met fosters a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive work environment with core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity, emphasizing diversity and teamwork among staff.

• Company information

  The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a historic and world-renowned museum in New York City presenting over 5,000 years of art, committed to excellence, diversity, and cultural leadership with extensive collections and exhibitions.

• Team overview

  The Collections Specialist will work closely with the Senior Manager, Collection Specialist, Collections Managers-Registrars, and Conservation teams within the Modern and Contemporary Art department focused on global art from 1890 to present.

• Job location and travel

  The position is based in New York City at The Met, requiring employees to reside within commuting distance in the Tri-state area or Pennsylvania, with work at multiple museum locations.

• Unique job features

  This role is unique due to its focus on supporting a major renovation project (Tang Wing) with specialized responsibilities in art movement and collections documentation during a critical enabling phase.

Company overview

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, commonly known as The Met, is one of the world's largest and most prestigious art museums, located in New York City. It generates revenue through admissions, memberships, donations, endowments, and retail sales. Founded in 1870, The Met's mission is to collect, preserve, study, exhibit, and encourage appreciation for works of art that collectively represent the broad spectrum of human achievement. The museum's extensive collection spans over 5,000 years of art from every corner of the globe, making it a vital cultural institution.

How to land this job

• Tailor your resume to emphasize experience with museum collections management, particularly highlighting skills in coordinating art movement, documentation, and use of The Museum System (TMS).

• Highlight your ability to collaborate effectively with multiple teams such as collections, conservation, and contract staff, showcasing your interpersonal and communication skills.

• Apply to the Collections Specialist, Registrar position through The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s official corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility.

• Connect with current employees in the Modern and Contemporary Art department or Registrar division on LinkedIn; start conversations by complimenting recent exhibitions or asking about the challenges of managing art during renovations.

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