Registrar, Exhibitions

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for a Registrar Exhibitions in the Collection Management and Exhibition Registration Department (CMER). Reporting to the Director of Registration and Collection Management the Registrar works independently on exhibitions and oversees a team of exhibition registrars.

Responsibilities:

Manages multiple levels of exhibition registrars. Participates in recruitment for select open positions and makes hiring recommendations or decisions for staff vacancies; supervises assigned staff on daily basis providing relevant training feedback guidance professional development etc.; ensures compliance with and comprehension of Museum policies and relevant collective bargaining agreement if applicable; conducts annual performance reviews with direct reports; manages the constructive discipline process as warranted; etc.
In conjunction with department Director makes executes and exercises independent judgment about registrar-related management policies; determines team assignments; compiles statistics for internal needs and external requests.
Works independently as well as with a cross-departmental team on temporary exhibitions including preliminary planning and procurement of budget estimates for packing and transportation correspondence with lenders borrowers donors and vendors to arrange packing shipping insurance and courier arrangements for all works of art related to assigned projects; compiles associated documentation; examines and records condition of works; creates and maintains files for loans and objects; arranges trips for couriers when required; serves as courier as needed. Participates in the applications for USGI as needed.
In conjunction with the Department Manager monitors departmental archives for accuracy ensures timely review and transfer of physical and digital assets; and coordinates departmental intern program.
Performs any other duties reasonably related to the functions described above.

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in art history fine arts or similar; masters degree
Must have in-depth knowledge of 20^th century art and artists materials.
Minimum 10-12 years of progressively responsible experience in all phases of registration preferably in an art museum with an ambitious temporary exhibition program. Two years experience training/supervising staff.
Expertise in current professional standards and procedures including best practices for packing and shipping related applications contract management systems and collection/exhibition databases digital condition reporting and TMS a plus.
Familiarity with fine arts insurance and indemnity policies.
Experience with budget development and cost-control measures.
Demonstrated initiative and judgment. Strong administrative and organizational skills.
Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to form and maintain successful working relationships with museum staff lenders vendors and artists.
Ability to train and oversee a staff of four to five professional registrars within the area of focus; develop and refine departmental procedures with the director of the department and implement changes which may be necessary to improve operational efficiency.
MoMA participates in the TSAs Certified Cargo Screening Facility Program. Therefore if hired the individual must successfully complete a security threat assessment through the Department of Homeland Security in order to participate.

Supervises: Departments professional exhibition registrar staff

Salary range: Minimum of $115000 to a maximum of $125000 per annum

Reports to: Director Registration and Collection Management

Application instructions: To apply please visit MoMA Jobs. Applicants should submit a resume and a statement of interest. Applications without cover letters will not be considered.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement: Equal Employment Opportunity has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at the Museum where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race color religion sex age national origin disability pregnancy genetic information military or veteran status sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression marital and civil partnership/union status alienage or citizenship status creed genetic predisposition or carrier status unemployment status familial status domestic violence sexual violence or stalking victim status caregiver status arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law credit history or any other protected category as established by applicable law including the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL).

January 2026