The Registrar, Exhibitions is responsible for the care and welfare of art objects on loan to the Whitney and in its permanent collection, while in transit, on exhibition or in storage.
Reporting to the Head Registrar, Exhibitions, the Registrar will have direct responsibility for managing and coordinating crating and packing, transportation, couriers, insurance, and condition reports for international and domestic loans to exhibitions, artist projects and related permanent collection activity, as assigned.
Primary Responsibilities Develop exhibition-related registration budgets, working closely with supervisor and exhibition coordinators to maintain and report out regularly on cost projections
Oversee assigned exhibitions and collection activity, assisting other registrars as needed on museum projects
Coordinate exhibition installation and deinstallation schedules, working closely with exhibition coordinators to inform overall schedule
Performing gallery checks on a rotating basis
Maintain exhibition-related documentation and archives
Assist the Head Registrar, Exhibitions, in developing overall museum exhibition schedule including opening and closing dates of shows
Work with other departments to resolve museum scheduling issues
Review and update standard practices, policies, and procedures regarding the management of exhibitions; encourage continued collaboration among staff
Occasional & Other Responsibilities Negotiate services agreements and costs with vendors as necessary for exhibition activity
Oversee or participate in exhibition and collection special projects as necessary, including collection storage project and outdoor sculpture exhibitions
Acts as courier for objects between Whitney and other locations
Assist with collection care and documentation activities such as inventory projects, condition reporting, exhibition-related data entry, etc.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree requires, master's degree preferred
3-5 years of experience in the best practices in museum Registration; Experience with living artists
Must maintain current passport and be available to travel. Must be able to pass background checks from the airlines and government agencies
Knowledge Skills, and Abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills. competency in The Museum System, Microsoft Office Suite, and MS Teams.
Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop desirable.
Must maintain current passport and be available to travel. Must be able to pass background checks from the airlines and government agencies
Hours may include some nights and weekends
Compensation & Benefits Fixed compensation of $80,000-$95,000 per annum
Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(B) elections
Generous PTO benefits
Commuter benefits - parking and mass transit
Admission to world-renowned museums across the city and nationally
Pet insurance and discounted membership for Citibike
This position is covered by UAW Local 2110
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. 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…