Museum Registrar, The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, 66784

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The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

Job Description

The Museum Registrar is responsible for the management and preservation of collection records and archives according to AAM accreditation standards.This includes, but is not limited to, legal documents, files, and retrieval systems associated with collections, acquisitions, accessions, deaccessions, cataloging, loans, packing, shipping, customs, inventory, insurance, and storage. Interfaces with potential donors, collectors, lenders, volunteers, and interns.

To meet these responsibilities, the Museum Registrar performs the following:

• Organizes and maintains record systems to register and control all incoming and outgoing objects pertaining to acquisitions, accessions, deaccessions, and loans;
• Maintains physical files for objects, donors, lenders, and vendors including all information regarding acquisitions, accessions, deaccessions, and incoming and outgoing loans;
• Arranges for and participates in the storage, movement, packing, and shipping of all loan and collection objects;
• Prepares loan contracts, reviews facilities reports, and arranges for insurance for all exhibition loans and collections loans;
• Processes and examines all incoming and outgoing objects to determine liability for loss and/or damage; Assesses condition and prepares condition reports;
• Processes gifts to the collection: prepares paperwork, accessions, and catalogs acquisitions.
• Follows established collections care standards;
• Makes arrangements for object photograph requests;
• May assist with the installation of exhibits;
• Will assist with the relocation of off-site objects to new storage;
• Collaborate with other staff members in long-range strategic planning;
• Assist with the development of grant applications;
• Participate in professional development meetings and conferences (local and national);
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• MA in museum studies, history, art history, or related field;
• At least 3 years of experience as a Registrar;
• Demonstrated experience with collections management software, preferably PastPerfect;
• Ability to perform independently, with minimal supervision, but also able to work effectively in teams as both leader and follower;
• Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted and assist with moving and storing objects and exhibition installation/de-installation including lifting Plexiglas vitrines, requiring bending, kneeling, and stretching.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing;
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects to successful completion on time, on budget, and according to museum standards.

Attributes:

• Enthusiasm for the museum and its subject matter;
• Professional demeanor and appearance;
• High level of demonstrated personal accountability;
• Consistency and thoroughness;
• Flexibility and adaptability;
• Demonstrates a high level of emotional intelligence.

Full Time/Part Time

This is a full time, non-exempt, benefit eligible position. Benefits include medical insurance, dental plans, 403(b) savings plan, paid time off, UMKC tuition assistance, paid long-term disability and life insurance benefits. T/m participates in the UMKC’s Total Reward program; link for complete information: https://info.umkc.edu/hr/total-rewards/benefits/

Salary

Salary range is $15.29 - $20.70 per hour. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and interal equity.

Application Deadline

This position will remain open until filled with applicaiton review to begin May 2, 2022.

Application Instructions

Applicants must combine all application materials (cover letter, resume, and list of five references with contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

If you are experiencing technical problems, please call (800) 488-5288.

Note, you must provide a description of job duties for each Work Experience entry on your application. Please carefully review the application instructions section of our Careers page prior to submitting your materials.

Comments

Often described as one of the best museums in Kansas City, T/m is striving to reach new audiences to share the world’s largest collection of fine-scale miniatures and the largest collection of antique toys on public display. T/m’s mission is to educate, inspire, and delight adults and children through the museum’s collection and preservation of toys and miniatures. For more information, click here .

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