Registrar at Robert Rauschenberg Foundation in Mount Vernon, US

Organisation: Robert Rauschenberg Foundation
Location: Mount Vernon, New York, US
Salary: $120,000–$140,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Working arrangement: On-site
Application deadline: 6 November 2026

The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation is seeking an experienced Registrar to coordinate and oversee all aspects of artwork movement, installation, shipping, documentation and compliance related to the Foundation’s collection.

Building on the legacy of artist Robert Rauschenberg and his belief that artists can drive social change, the Foundation supports innovative approaches to art, collaboration and cultural engagement.

Based primarily in Mount Vernon, New York, with occasional work in Lower Manhattan, the Registrar will manage local and international artwork logistics, oversee loans and insurance documentation, and support the Foundation’s curatorial, academic and commercial programming, including exhibitions and art fairs.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate artwork movement, installations, viewings and local and international shipments.
• Maintain accurate collection records, condition reports and artwork movement documentation.
• Oversee loan and consignment agreements, insurance documentation and compliance requirements.
• Manage exhibition and collection-related project budgets, estimates and expenses.
• Collaborate with curatorial, collections and installation teams to support exhibitions and programming.
• Coordinate artwork photography, collection inventories and documentation projects.
• Support collection audits, storage management and risk assessment.
• Work with external partners, including conservators, galleries and art shipping companies.
• Undertake national and international courier assignments and provide courier training.

Requirements

Applicants should have:

• At least seven years of registration experience in a museum or gallery.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• A BA, MA or MFA in art, art history, museum studies or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated knowledge of collection care, artwork handling, installation, storage and condition reporting.
• Experience managing projects and collaborating across departments.
• Strong organisational, communication and computer skills.
• A valid New York State driver’s licence.

Experience using collection management databases, particularly FileMaker Pro, is highly desirable.

The position requires national and international travel and the ability to lift and safely manoeuvre artworks and objects weighing up to 40 lbs.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated annual salary is $120,000–$140,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

The Foundation offers a benefits package including fully employer-paid medical, dental and vision coverage options for employees and eligible dependants, retirement contributions, life and disability insurance, paid time off and a charitable giving matching programme.

Application deadline: 6 November 2026.

Image: Robert Rauschenberg, Collection, 1954/1955. Combine: oil, paper, fabric, newspaper, printed reproductions, wood, metal, and mirror on three canvas panels. Collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Gift of Harry W. and Mary Margaret Anderson. © Robert Rauschenberg Foundation.