AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

OVERVIEW:
The Collection Inventory Assistant Registrar will assist the museum's Assistant Registrar in the successful implementation of the Collection Inventory Project. This position will be responsible for the cataloguing of MOCA's permanent collection.

This position will be scheduled to work approximately 15 hours per week.

REQUIREMENTS:
B.A. in Art History or a related field; three years of museum registrarial experience; knowledge of proper art handling and packing; excellent organizational and communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Knowledge of The Museum System (TMS) and Photoshop preferred.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must be able to do the following: sit and stand for extended periods; bend and reach for filing and other job-related functions; climb up and down stairs; bend, stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials; pull, push, lift, and carry up to 30 pounds; reach both above and below shoulder height. Specific visual abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Heavy usage of computers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Identifying, locating, and labeling objects
- Determining photography and packing needs
- Creating an updated general condition report and assessing conservation needs for each object
- Maintaining and updating collection information in TMS (including, but not limited to, entering new information, digital photographs, and media records into TMS)
- Work closely on the Collection Inventory Project with two Collection Inventory Technicians

APPLICATION:
Email resume and cover letter/email to HR@moca.org. We regret that we are unable to accept phone calls and emails regarding the status of employment applications.

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