Senior Museum Registrar

Senior Museum Registrar
Position Number: 45000449

Salary: $42,000-$43,205

The Museum of Florida History, Florida’s official state history museum, is seeking an experienced individual to fill the position of Senior Museum Registrar. The Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and its mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret human culture in Florida, and to promote and encourage knowledge and appreciation of Florida’s history throughout the state. The Museum’s permanent collections, numbering more than 47,000 objects, date mainly from the mid-19th century to the present and reflect Florida’s many cultural and ethnic groups, geographical areas, and varied activities and occupations.

How to Apply:

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures all artifact acquisitions are processed and that records and legal documents are initiated, completed, and maintained; includes receiving, accessioning, marking artifacts, preparing appropriate forms, taking documentary photographs, storing artifacts, and performs as a team lead to volunteers, interns, and OPS staff performing these tasks.

• Processes documents and artifacts for incoming and outgoing loans; includes record keeping, condition reporting, and making arrangements for packing, unpacking, storage, shipping, and insurance.

• Serves on exhibit and project teams, participating in the research and planning phase of exhibits, the installation of artifacts, and performing the tasks associated with loans.

• Coordinates activities relating to the entry of the Museum’s collections into the Museum’s main database.

• Serves on the Museum’s Collections Committee, participating in the acquisition of artifacts for the Museum’s collection and in making plans for their management and use; prepares and distributes agendas and minutes of the meetings.

• Assists in the care and maintenance of artifacts and storage areas and maintains records on the location and movement of objects; includes assisting with annual inventory of the collection.

• Responds to requests from the public for information on objects in the collection and on their care and management; includes giving occasional programs for the public.

• Performs other work related duties as required; including assisting in the maintenance of museum collections, reference materials and library.

Minimum qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in museum studies, history, American studies, anthropology, art history, humanities, public history, or related field
• Two (2) years full-time working, interning, or volunteering in a museum, with at least one (1) year full time working directly with historical collections in a museum
• Resume and cover letter detailing your two (2) years minimum experience in museum work with at least one (1) year full time working directly with historical collections in a museum, which includes a description of work performed

Preferences:

• Experience working as a registrar in a history museum or historic house museum
• Experience mounting and installing historical objects for exhibition
• Strong technology skills including Microsoft Office products and collections management software

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of American history, obtained through course work or on the job
Knowledge of museum terminology and programs
Knowledge of the basic principles of artifact care and conservation
Knowledge of personal computers and software
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication
Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage
Ability to collect and maintain artifacts
Ability to analyze and interpret artifacts
Ability to photograph objects
Ability to proofread text for typewritten and grammatical errors and to make corrections
Ability to use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage
Ability to use a computer for word processing, collections research, digital image data management, and preparation of exhibit plans and reports
Ability to organize information in a logical sequence
Ability to compose correspondence
Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous and effective manner
Ability to work with other people on projects and teams
Ability to work independently
Ability to organize and maintain paper and electronic filing systems
Ability to follow established procedures
Ability to Lift, move, carry and/or push items weighing up to 20 pounds
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, reach, stretch and/or twist, sit or stand for extended periods of time
Ability to work in buildings or with artifacts that are dusty or dirty
Ability to communicate and convey ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, subordinates and superiors
Ability to adjust working hours during the morning or evening during emergencies if necessary
Ability to work at other off-site locations

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.