Associate Collections Manager

Woodruff Arts Center employees play an integral role in creating and supporting great art and education initiatives at the nation’s third largest arts center. Comprised of three Art Partners—Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and High Museum of Art—there’s a role for everyone at The Woodruff.

Department: Artistic Support
Reports to: Senior Registrar
FLSA: United States of America (Exempt)
Employment Status: Regular/

Under the direction of the Senior Registrar, the Associate Collections Manager will be responsible for the onsite physical care and organization of objects in the collection and special projects that advance us toward a state of the art care system for the collection with an emphasis on preservation and inventory control.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Senior Registrar, the Associate Collections Manager will be responsible for the onsite physical care and organization of objects in the collection and special projects that advance us toward a state of the art care system for the collection with an emphasis on preservation and inventory control.

WORKSCHEDULE:

Office hours are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, flexibility is available as needed. Occasional nights and weekends as needed.
On site work is required of this position, following all Covid-19 guidelines in accordance with the CDC and other government agencies.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Upgrade and maintain collection storage utilizing preventive conservation methods.
• Coordinate the movement, house, organize, inventory, move, track and store works of art.
• Facilitate preparation of collection objects and their rotations in galleries in consultation with curators, conservators and collections and exhibitions team.
• Monitor and document conditions of works of art and their environment.
• Arrange for treatment and related logistics in communication and consultation with the curatorial team.
• Perform initial assessments responding to incident reports, outgoing loan requests, surveys and grant opportunities.
• Maintain collection and conservation related computerized and manual documentation systems.
• Coordinate vendors and on-site work in collaboration with registration staff and according to established schedule.
• Communicate and collaborate with museum staff by participating fully in team meetings and shared calendars, understanding overall priorities and direction.
• Respond to collection care related inquires.
  Assist departmental budget planning, forecasting and processing expenses for payment.
• Assist in maintaining the registration workspaces, ordering supplies, keeping equipment maintained, and assisting others in the use of equipment.
• Collaborate with other registrars, collections managers, suppliers, and other professionals outside the museum as needed to assist in identifying new standards, techniques, and current trends that will enhance our ability to provide care and access to the collection and its records.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the Senior Registrar.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be well-organized, detail-oriented, able to juggle multiple projects, and highly respectful of deadlines.
• Knowledge of preventive conservation and proper art handling.
• Knowledge of ethical principles and professional practices governing museum registration.
• Familiarity with The Museum System (TMS) or comparable collections management system.
• Expert knowledge in Windows Platforms: Adobe Pro, Microsoft Office 365.
• The position requires flexibility and a “can do” attitude.
• Must be able to lift 20 to 30 pounds and climb ladders.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Must have experience in data entry and collections care.
• Three to four years’ experience at an archive, gallery, museum, artist studio, museum service, or private collection is required.
• Undergraduate degree in art history, museum studies or a related field is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to effectively present information.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to solve problems and prioritize needs in a variety of situations.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Located in the heart of Atlanta, the High Museum of Art connects with audiences from across the Southeast and around the world through its distinguished collection, dynamic schedule of special exhibitions and engaging community-focused programs. Housed within facilities designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Richard Meier and Renzo Piano, the High features a collection of more than 18,000 works of art, including an extensive anthology of 19th- and 20th-century American fine and decorative arts; major holdings of photography and folk and self-taught work, especially that of artists from the American South; burgeoning collections of modern and contemporary art, including paintings, sculpture, new media and design; a growing collection of African art, with work dating from prehistory through the present; and significant holdings of European paintings and works on paper. The High is dedicated to reflecting the diversity of its communities and offering a variety of exhibitions and educational programs that engage visitors with the world of art, the lives of artists and the creative process. For more information about the High, visit www.high.org.

COVID Vaccination Information

Effective as of October 1, 2021, The Woodruff Arts Center requires that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation. If you are hired, we will require you to prove that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or have a valid documented religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated. This paragraph informs you of the company’s expectations before you begin work at The Woodruff Arts Center and you should not reveal information about your COVID-19 vaccination status prior to receiving an offer of employment.

An Equal Opportunity Employer