Website Racine Art Museum Association, Inc.
About the Racine Art Museum
The Racine Art Museum Association’s (RAMA’s) two-campus organization consists of the Racine Art Museum (RAM) and the Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts (Wustum). Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, RAM opened in May 2003 and expanded the work of the 85-year-old Wustum. It has become a popular destination for the 11 million residents of the Chicago-Milwaukee corridor and visitors from across the US and beyond. RAMA operates both locations, using Wustum as its visual education center and the downtown campus, RAM, as home to its internationally recognized exhibitions of contemporary crafts. RAM holds the largest collection of contemporary craft art (ceramics, wood, glass, fiber, metal, and art jewelry) in the United States. RAMA’s programs enhance rather than duplicate those offered by larger museums to the north and south. RAMA has been considered a leader in providing high quality arts education to people of all ages since the 1940s. Today, Wustum houses one of the largest studio arts education programs of any museum in Wisconsin. The museums are accredited by the American Association of Museums, Washington, DC—only 3% of US museums have this distinction.
RAMA is seeking a candidate that is enthusiastic, team oriented, and proactive with the ability to work creatively and independently to join our dedicated and collaborative team.
General Summary of Position
The Registrar Assistant supports the Registrar/Collections Manager in the care and maintenance of 14,000-plus objects in RAM’s collection. Primary tasks of this position include assisting in object location and security through inventory, storage organization, and moving art objects; and assisting in maintaining collection object records, both digital and physical.
This position will take place primarily at the RAM campus; but may be involved in tasks at off-site storage locations as well as the Wustum campus, accompanied by the Registrar/Collections Manager.
Principal job functions include but are not limited to the following:
Assist in object location and security
Inventory and catalogue artwork.
Assist in the security and safety of storing artwork.
Evaluate condition of artwork.
Assist in moving and packing objects for storage, display, loan, and/or conservation.
Assist in maintenance of collection object records, digital and physical
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date information in the collections management system.
Assist in object and record organization and various related projects as RAMA, Inc. prepares for reaccreditation under the American Alliance of Museums.
o Assist in guiding and working as a team with the Collections Intern on various collection-based projects
This position requires functioning in both an office environment and in storage/warehouse spaces. As such, critical skills include:
Comfort with handling delicate objects and materials.
Ability to complete repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy, safety, and integrity.
Ability to use a ladder and spend extended periods standing, bending, and lifting.
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
Ability to balance attention to detail, problem-solving, and physical needs.
Capable of working independently and as a part of a team.
Familiarity with working in databases and working with Microsoft products.
Ability to adhere to deadlines and time constraints.
Ability to be proactive in resolving issues and be flexible when needed.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Education and Experience:
Undergraduate or graduate degree in Museum Studies, Art History, or related field (complete or in progress) and past experience in a museum or gallery setting.
Note: The job description above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of the exclusive standards, responsibilities, duties or skills required. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform other related duties, as may be required.
Equal Opportunity
RAMA complies with all Federal and State anti-discrimination statutes and does not discriminate for any reasons outlined in Federal or State law. This policy will be in effect in all hiring situations for full-time as well as part-time employees, temporary part-time employees, educational instructors, interns, and volunteers who enhance staff functions.
To apply for this job please visit ramart.org.