A JOB OPPORTUNITY AT THE
*BROOKLYN MUSEUM OF ART *
200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY  11238

UNION-COVERED POSITION
                        December 2003

POSITION: Assistant Registrar for Domestic Loans

DEPARTMENT: Registrar

REQUIREMENTS:                           Three years related experience
in museum registration. Superior organizational, communication and
computer skills.  Strong experience in condition reporting artwork of
various media. Knowledge of fine arts handling, packing, and shipping
standards. Basic knowledge of fine arts insurance and facility
requirements. Fluency with Microsoft Office-- Word, Excel, and Access.
Previous experience with The Museum System (TMS) collections management
database a plus. B.A. with art history or studio emphasis preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to safely handle a variety of works of art. Long periods of
standing, bending and sitting, and lifting often required. Manual
dexterity and use of hand tools required. Excellent eye sight important.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate and manage high-volume domestic loan program following
established Museum loan procedures. Correspond directly with prospective
borrowers and venues. Work with curators and conservators to process
loan for administration and Board approval. Generate loan conditions,
agreements, insurance certificates, receipts, invoices and shipping
documentation from the collections management database. Arrange for fine
arts packing, shipping, and courier travel. Condition check all outgoing
and returning permanent collection domestic loans. Coordinate loan
schedule and logistics with ten curatorial departments, collections
management department, and conservation department. Maintain loan
history files and archive loan files. Undertake annual inventory of
long-term loans. Produce annual report with domestic loan statistics.
Possible courier travel. Share general office duties as directed by
Chief Registrar.

START DATE:   Immediate

WORK SCHEDULE:     Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 TO APPLY:  Mail or fax resume and references to SYL, Collections
Division. 718-501-6135. No phone calls or e-mails please.

Applicants for positions at the Brooklyn Museum of Art are considered
without regard to race, creed, color, country of origin, sex, age,
citizenship, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply. The Immigration
and Control Act (1986) requires that all hires be in conformity with the
law.




Stephanie Leverock
Records Manager/Collections Review Coordinator
Brooklyn Museum of Art
200 Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn, N.Y. 11238
Tel: 718-501-6483/Fax: 718-501-6135