Art Collections Associate

7 days ago

Princeton, New Jersey, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Project Collections Associate to join our team at InsideHigherEd. As a key member of our collections management team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of our art collection.

Responsibilities
  • Audit and Movement of Art Collection Objects
    • Generate checklists from our museum database and accurately identify artwork in storage.
    • Partner with a team of art handlers to move art objects.
    • Direct art object movement to prescribed destinations while overseeing handling of objects on the checklist during packing or unpacking.
    • Record location changes in our museum database.
    • Label containers and attach object tags when needed.
  • Oversight of Shipping Containers and Conveyances
    • Verify contents of shipping containers.
    • Direct art handlers to stage packed and unpacked crates in assigned areas.
    • Label all shipping containers and create container records in our museum database.
    • Create and/or complete shipping records in our museum database.
  • Examine Objects and Note Condition Changes
    • Capture and save digital images as necessary to record and report changes in object conditions.
    • Notify Museum Conservators of conservation concerns.
  • Respond to Changes in the Project Schedule
    • Coordinate activities with other museum teams and departments essential to the process, such as security, exhibitions, conservation, or facilities.
Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

  • A minimum of two to three years of experience working as a registrar, preparator, conservation assistant, or a similar role for a museum, gallery, or other cultural institution.
  • Knowledge of Visual Art or Art History, as an alternative to a bachelor's degree, equivalent personal or professional experience, training, or education will be considered.
  • Familiarity with a wide variety of fine art media and associated terminology.
  • Knowledge of museum best practices for handling and caring for works of art.
  • Experience checking containers for shipment.
  • Computer experience and be comfortable working with digital files.
  • Physical ability to stand or walk for up to two hours at one time for eight hours per day, sitting for less than two hours per day.
  • Physical ability to lift or carry 25 pounds, frequently use hands for simple grasping or pushing or pulling; occasionally bend, squat, reach overhead, and possess the ability to climb ladders and maintain balance.
  • Be team-oriented, must have a collegial attitude in working as part of a team to achieve a shared goal.
  • Ability to be flexible and respond accordingly in a changing work environment.

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