[Nhcoll-l] Registrar position at Denver Museum of Nature & Science closes 9/30/2018

[Melissa Bechhoefer]

Reminder: Registrar position at Denver Museum of Nature & Science closes 9/30/2018. Hiring range $47,000-$58,000

Complete posting and to apply: https://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=DMNS&cws=38&rid=933


The Denver Museum of Nature & Science Research & Collections Division is seeking a Registrar to join their team. This position ensures the Museum meets its public trust responsibilities by guaranteeing documented compliance of all collection activities with collection policy, procedure, regulations, and professional standards. This position works collaboratively with curators and collection managers to ensure we meet the highest ethical and legal compliance standards. The ideal candidate for this position is highly familiar with natural history and cultural collections, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment with a large team. This position is an integral part of the Research & Collections Division, and developing solid relationships both internally and with external partners is essential.

 Essential duties:

·         Manages registration records and ensures their integrity and long-term preservation.

·         Coordinates with curators and collection managers to document accessions, deaccessions and loans, and reviews for ethical and legal compliance.

·         Prepares, monitors, and renews collection permit applications, collection MOUs and agreements, and repository agreements.

·         Monitors state, federal, and international laws that impact collections, collecting, and other museum issues.

·         Project manages outgoing exhibition loan requests, including packing, shipping, and appraisals.

·         Provides registration support for artifacts included in travelling exhibits, and updates to core exhibits.

 Minimum qualifications/Requirements:

·         Bachelor's degree in natural sciences or anthropology required. Master's degree in natural sciences, anthropology, or museum studies preferred.

·         3 years' experience in Museum registration required, including experience using collections management databases.

·         3 years' experience working knowledge of the legal, regulatory, and ethical environment surrounding natural history and cultural collections required.

·         Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office suite required.

Ideal candidate will have:

·         Registration experience in both a natural history and large museum setting.

·         Proven track-record of simultaneously managing numerous projects.

·         Ability to work with a wide-ranging team, applying both legal and ethical standards to reach consensus.

Melissa Bechhoefer
Director of Integrative Collections







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mailto:melissa.bechhoefer at dmns.org
Work  303.370.6401

Denver Museum of Nature & Science
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Denver, CO 80205


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