Registrar Assistant jobs in Dayton, OH

Job Title: Registrar
Department: Collections
Reports To: Curator of Anthropology & Exhibitions
FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary

The DSNH Registrar maintains museum databases utilizing PastPerfect Museum Software and monitors objects from the DSNH collections in storage and on display. The Registrar is part of a Collections team that oversees and is responsible for the management, security, preservation, and collection of artifacts and specimens contained in the collection. The Registrar’s primary location is the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, but will also work at SunWatch Village. The Registrar is required to work a regular schedule of Sunday through Thursday and may be asked to flex time to work on a Friday or Saturday for special events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Maintains the DSNH collections catalog supported by PastPerfect, including cataloging new objects, updating records, and tracking incoming/outgoing loans.
• Maintains the PastPerfect online catalog.
• Tracks all collection objects on exhibition; tracks all collection objects undergoing conservation treatments or reconstructions.
• Creates custom storage solutions for collection objects.
• Creates inventories and finding aids for the collections.
• Creates hard copies and digital backups of the collections catalog.
• Monitors collection storage and exhibition spaces for agents of deterioration, including light levels, temperature, humidity, pollution, pests, and mold.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in collections work areas and vaults as well as the DSNH reference library and the DSNH institutional archives.
• Serves on the DSNH collections committee to review new objects coming into the collection as well as policies and procedures.
• Conducts specimen identifications for the general public.
• Delivers collections-based programming in both formal and informal educational settings, including special events and behind-the-scenes tours.
• Proposes and executes grant opportunities.
• Assists the curator with exhibition content development.
• Required to manage collection interns and volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages Collections-based interns and volunteers.

Education and/or Experience

Master’s Degree in Museum Studies, Public History, or related field is required with at least 2 years of experience preferred. The individual is required to have experience working with PastPerfect Software. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in Natural History collections.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a fast-paced office setting with frequent interruptions. Duties may require sitting for long periods of time. Occasional need to drive a vehicle to other work locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Organization provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, or any other protected factor in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, employee development, transfer, promotion, compensation, and corrective action.

Interested candidates should forward a resume to:
hr@boonshoftmuseum.org