Assistant Registrar
Core
Manages museum collection imagery, rights, and permissions while supporting object registration, loans, and storage for an ancient civilizations research institute.
Role type
Museum registrar (collections management and imaging)
Builds
Online databases, catalogs, and public media channels featuring museum collections
Domain
Museum & Arts (Ancient West Asia and North Africa)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Museum collections management, digital photography, photo editing software, collections management software, loan and accessioning procedures, condition reporting, storage monitoring
Preferred skills
Copyright and image licensing knowledge, nonprofit/museum experience, Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop proficiency
Technologies
Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, collections management software platforms
Responsibilities
Manage internal and external photograph requests and integrate images into the online database; Produce still images and video of collections for databases and media channels; Develop and enforce rights and permissions policies; Register and document collection objects including numbering, labeling, and cataloging; Support loans, exhibitions, and object transit; Monitor storage conditions for temperature, humidity, and pests; Analyze and interpret loans including budgets and contracts
Seniority
Mid-level individual contributor