Assistant Museum Registrar

Overview Department MOCA, Curatorial Compensation $37,500.00 Annual General Description The Assistant Museum Registrar supports the MOCA Registrar in administrative and registration functions related to the care and preservation of the Arts UNF collections, including MOCA’s permanent collection and loans in the custody of the Museum, with a focus on maintaining physical and digital records — such as provenance, acquisition (purchase or donation), photographic documentation, evaluations, insurance, condition reports, and object locations — to ensure the integrity and accessibility of the collection. Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Registrar, the Assistant Museum Registrar will: Support the ongoing update, cleanup, and digitization of records in the museum’s new Collections Management System (CMS), Argus. Track and document internal and external movements of art objects within the CMS. Assist in aligning and integrating the UNF Digital Commons online inventory of UNF campus art collections with the new museum CMS. Monitor environmental conditions in storage and exhibition areas to ensure compliance with museum standards. Provide registration support for the Arts UNF exhibitions program across campus, including coordinating exhibitions and loans, and preparing condition reports for incoming and outgoing objects. Perform art handling duties such as retrieving art objects from storage, receiving incoming loan objects, and participating in the installation process; Participate in curatorial and museum team meetings to support coordination and planning of activities across campus. Perform exhibition-related tasks and other collections-care duties as assigned. Marginal Functions Participate in Security Training Sessions as directed by the Museum Chief of Security. Assist with large-scale public events at the museum. Support the implementation of the Museum Emergency Plan during declared emergencies, specifically in relation to the care and protection of artworks in the Arts UNF and MOCA Collections. During a declared emergency, this position may be required to perform specific job-related duties at a designated off-site location or place of residence. Limited level of public contact with museum patrons, board members, funders/donors and media. Confidentiality Maintains confidentiality of museum strategy, operations and information as appropriate. Required Qualifications Master's or Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Statement(s) of Understanding This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check. The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. 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