Director of Collections and Registration

The Director of Collections and Registration at the Cafesjian Art Trust Museum will manage the museum's art collections, exhibitions, and archives.

• Manage the museum's database (TMS) for the collection. Research and catalog object and archival records.
• Manage and implement registration for acquisitions, accessions, deaccessions, dispositions, shipments, gifts, and loans. Archive all related records.
• Research objects, techniques, materials, provenance, and artists for cataloging.
• Condition collection objects, exhibition objects, loans and acquisitions.
• Oversee the management of the collection.
• Lead inventory of the collection with the preparation team, troubleshoot storage spaces.
• Work with conservators to treat or maintain objects.
• Manage and plan photography sessions for collection objects with museum curators.
• Arrange or perform couriering duties with objects to or from outside entities as approved.
• Create or update policies and forms as they relate to collections and registration.
• Coordinate shipping logistics for loans and new acquisitions.

• Project manage exhibitions, including logistical planning and implementation.
• Project manage installation process, including developing timelines, meetings, calendars, and the documentation of exhibition installation.
• Document the exhibitions for the museum’s database and archive.
• Manage exhibition publication projects with curators.

• Oversee the institutional archive, including processing and housing. Provide curators and outside researchers requested information.
• Collect all records made by the museum, including exhibition, object, artist, event, and education records.
• Manage donations related to archival materials.
• Catalog and classify library materials.

• Supervise and work closely with the preparation team, including short and long‑term task management.
• Ensure job responsibilities are being completed through effective communication and follow‑up.
• Plan training and instruct or consult on appropriate handling and storage methods.

• Maintain a working knowledge of preservation and care best practices as it relates to the display or storage of objects in a museum.
• Manage collections and exhibition workflow, follow through with assignments, and work independently and as part of a team.
• Manage Collection and Registration budget.
• Assist with others’ tasks when they are out of the office, including visitor services or other responsibilities.
• Assist with and respond to emergencies according to the museum’s Emergency Preparedness Plan.
• Help with museum events, including set up and take down, monitoring visitors around the art, and performing various other tasks where needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Pay Range: $70,000 - $75,000
• Full-time, exempt
• Full Time status provides competitive benefits including:
  -20 days of paid vacation
  -10 days of paid sick leave
  -Paid holidays
  -Medical/dental/vision/life insurance
  -After one year, 401k with 3% match, among other benefits.

• This position reports to the President/CEO and provides regular updates on work progress. Additionally accountable to the rest of the museum team.
• The position is non‑remote, though work‑from‑home is available on occasion.
• Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm. Schedule flexibility is required, including the ability to work Saturdays and occasional evenings, as determined by the museum's needs. Occasional travel is necessary for this position.
• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Physical abilities to the perform all core functions and duties, including but are not limited to the ability to: talk; hear; stand for extended periods; walk; climb; balance; stoop; bend; squat;…