Associate Registrar, Permanent Collection

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Whitney Museum of American Art

Reporting to the Head Registrar, Permanent Collection, the Associate Registrar will have direct responsibility for coordinating crating, packing, transportation, couriers, insurance, security, and condition reports for outgoing domestic loans.

Requirements

B.A. in art history or museum studies (M.A. preferred);
5+ years of registration experience, preferably in an art museum, with demonstrated of best museum practices and procedures;
Experience with domestic and international shipping, customs brokers/freight forwarding, packing methods, and fine arts insurance;
Availability to travel as a courier nationally and internationally and work extended hours as necessary;
Strong attention to detail;
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines in a team-oriented environment;
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills;
Knowledge of and experience with TMS

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Yet, women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you’re new to arts and culture administration, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest in the arts and culture space and what you hope to bring to this role.

About the Whitney:
The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for 86 years. The core of the Whitney’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States. Through this mission and a steadfast commitment to artists themselves, the Whitney has long been a powerful force in support of modern and contemporary art and continues to help define what is innovative and influential in American art today.