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The Princeton University Art Museum welcomes applications for the role of a temporary Project Registrar, who may assist the Collections and Exhibitions registrars in all stages of projects, including but not limited to condition reporting, drafting accession-related paperwork, generating loan-related paperwork and correspondence, scheduling transits, and maintaining digital and hardcopy records. The work schedule for this position is flexible; based on the needs of the department, some work could be remote.

About the Museum:
With a collecting history that extends back to 1755, the Princeton University Art Museum is one of the leading university art museums in the country, with collections that have grown to include more than 113,000 works of art ranging from ancient to contemporary art and spanning the globe. Committed to advancing Princetonâ™s teaching and research missions, the Art Museum also serves as a gateway to the University for visitors worldwide.

To learn more about the Princeton University Art Museum, visit artmuseum.princeton.edu.

This position is responsible for the following,

• Physical examination of permanent collection objects and incoming loans for purposes of maintaining condition records.
• Creation of object condition reports, including digital photography when appropriate, according to museum best practices.
• Initiating documentation for accessions, loans, and other internal purposes.
• Maintenance of records in the TMS database, including location changes.
• Responsible for directing domestic and foreign shippers to pack and ship artwork according to the Art Museum's specifications.
• Maintain discretion in dealing with confidential information.

Essential Qualifications:

• A minimum of two to three years of experience working as a registrar for museums or galleries, or other cultural institutions.
• Familiarity with a wide variety of fine art media and the associated terminology. Experience creating museum condition reports according to current industry best practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing art databases, including cataloging objects.
• Knowledge of museum best practices for handling and caring for works of art.
• The finalist will be required to successfully complete a background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA in Art History, Museum Studies, or Studio Arts preferred

Be advised that you will be contacted only if there is further interest in your application. Your candidate dashboard may not display status updates for this requisition.

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About Princeton University

Princeton University is a vibrant community of scholarship and learning that stands in the nation's service and in the service of all nations. Chartered in 1746, Princeton is the fourth-oldest college in the United States. Princeton is an independent, coeducational, nondenominational institution that provides undergraduate and graduate instruction in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and engineering.As a world-renowned research university, Princeton seeks to achieve the highest levels of distinction in the discovery and transmission of knowledge and understanding. At the same time, Princeton is distinctive among research universities in its commitment to undergraduate teaching.Today, more than 1,100 faculty members instruct approximately 5,200 undergraduate students and 2,600 graduate students. The University's generous financial aid program ensures that talented students from all economic backgrounds can afford a Princeton education.

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