On-Call Registrar (Temporary/Seasonal)MASS MoCA's Visual Art Department seeks to grow its pool of on-call registrars to support larger installations throughout the museum. The On-Call Registrar (Temporary/Seasonal) is a temporary hourly position that will work alongside the full time registration, curatorial and installation/fabrication staff. The ideal candidate will be organized, adaptable, and a team player, who will work to achieve deadlines collaboratively.
The schedule requires flexibility; the length of assignment and number of hours will be based on exhibition needs, ranging between full-time hours for several days, to full or part-time hours over several weeks up to a maximum of 120 days. Needs scheduled on an ad-hoc or on-call basis.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThoroughly report all condition information for both incoming and outgoing artworks during exhibition installation and deinstallationFile management and data entry as assigned by the Senior Registrar and Assistant RegistrarWorking with a team to assemble and disassemble large and complex installationsMaintaining a positive rapport with colleagues and artists through challenging and complex installationsMaintaining safe working spaces through clear communicationRequirements/QualificationsBachelor's degree in Art, Art History or Museum Studies (or equivalent experience)—we are open to any combination of alternative experience and school that you feel qualifies you for this position. Please use your cover letter and resume to convey this experience and why you feel it is relevant to the position.The most competitive candidate will have a thorough understanding of registration standards for living contemporary artists using nontraditional media.Minimum one year's work in gallery or museum registrationThe ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, collaborators, and artistsA high level of professional consideration for the art in our careKnowledge of best practices for packing, crating, handling, and installing artworksPlease include in your cover letter a list of relevant software that you feel you are proficient inWork ConditionsSome duties of this position require being able to work outside, potentially in inclement weather for extended periods of timePotential for overtime and weekends during installation periodsPhysical RequirementsAbility to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods of time with limited breaksAbility to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arm, and reach above shoulder heightThe employee is regularly required to climb or balance, squat, kneel, and crouch.The employee must regularly be able to lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds and move heavy objects as required.Ability to climb ladders and operate mechanical lifts and power toolsAbility, mobility, and license to drive a motor vehicleAcute vision, hearing, voice, smell, and sense of touchEmployee is required to move about their work area, between buildings and the campus grounds, ascend and descend stairsMust be able to wear PPE when necessaryCompensation and BenefitsThe hourly rate for this position is $24.00 per hourMassachusetts Earned Sick TimeReciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM)Discounts at Gift Shop and R&D StoreStaff appreciation social events year-roundApplication Process: Interested candidates should apply online with a resume and cover letter.
The application also includes a few brief questions to help us better understand your experience and interest in the role. Incomplete applications—including those missing the requested documents—may not be fully considered.
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