The Hammer Museum believes in the promise of art and ideas to illuminate our lives and inspire change. We champion the art and artists who challenge us to see the world in a new light, to experience the unexpected, to ignite our imaginations.
The Hammer understands that art not only has the power to transport us through aesthetic experience but can also provide significant insight into some of the most pressing cultural, political, and social questions of our time. We share the unique and invaluable perspectives that artists have on the world around us.
A vibrant intellectual and creative nexus, the Hammer is fueled by dynamic exhibitions and programs—including lectures, symposia, film series, readings, and musical performances—that spark meaningful encounters with artistic expression.
Position Summary
Responsible for organization and management of all aspects of temporary and traveling exhibitions, including: compiling and managing budgets for exhibitions; packing and crating arrangements; domestic and international shipping arrangements; maintaining insurance records for loans; condition reporting; supervising installation/deinstallation and scheduling couriers. Supervises other registrars assigned to exhibitions. Responsible for all touring exhibitions both onsite and on tour. Ensure the accuracy of all loan paperwork, including lender correspondence, loan agreements, incoming and outgoing receipts, purchase orders and certificates of insurance. Works with exhibition venues to coordinate shipping and installation for traveling exhibitions, and travels with exhibitions as needed. Supervises the maintenance and use of the collections management system (TMS). Trains staff members on use of TMS. Trains and plans projects for student assistants and interns.
Salary & Compensation
*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications
4+ years Experience in registration and collection management. Knowledge of registrarial and collections management policies for museums according to AAM standards required. Knowledge of standard museum (Required)
Detailed knowledge of collections database system (TMS) and standardmuseum cataloguing systems as applied to all stages of the cataloguingprocess. (Required)
Working knowledge of the history of graphic arts and of general art history. (Required)
Detailed knowledge of electronic technologies and information systems. (Required)
Detailed knowledge of art and information science bibliographies; familiaritywith terminology and documentation standards. (Required)
Working knowledge of legal and ethical aspects of fine arts collecting,maintaining, borrowing, and exhibiting; Knowledge of services and proceduresof fine arts shippers; Knowledge of fine arts insurance forms and services;Knowledge of conservations needs of collections of works of art on paper,sculp (Preferred)
Skill in organizing work, defining tasks, setting priorities, working independentlyand following through on all projects and assignments with minimal direction.Highly organized, efficient, and attentive to detail, with excellent follow-upskills. Self-starting, resourceful, proactive, and motivated i (Required)
Skill in supervising personnel including, delegating responsibility and training. (Required)
Excellent interpersonal skills to interact diplomatically and effectively deal withoutside vendors, Museums, curators, artists, and a diverse student, Museumand university staff. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative workingrelationships with outside contacts, co-workers, managers, and Museu (Required)
Excellent communication skills, including oral, written, editing, andproofreading. Demonstrated ability to compose routine businesscorrespondence with correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. (Required)
Proven skill and experience using a PC and Microsoft Office Suite to executedaily tasks, manage complex systems and procedures, and effectivelycommunicate with staff, including but not limited to optimizing all aspects ofMicrosoft Outlook and using Excel to manage, organize, analyze, and calculatefi (Required)
Technical knowledge and experience with digital cameras and imaging software. (Required)
Ability to examine works of art at close range. (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent combination of experience/training (Required)
Special Conditions for Employment
Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
Schedule
9:30am - 6:30pm Union/Policy Covered
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Why work at UCLA? Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
