POSITION TYPE: Full-time 2 years contractThe Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation is seeking a Registrar, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Project who can work independently and collaboratively with colleagues in Abu Dhabi, New York, and Cologne on supporting registrar workflows for collections and the inaugural exhibition for Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. Key responsibilities include working with the collection database, coordinating art movement and installation of artworks for Guggenheim New York, and liaising with curators and collection care staff for Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in registration, with experience in loans, collections, and exhibitions.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail with ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment a must.
• Ability to be proactive, use independent judgment and initiative.
• Willing to travel internationally, sometimes for extended periods.
• Strong computer skills and fluency in collection management databases are required, with specific expertise in Excel, Axiells Electronic Museum (EMu), and The Museum System (TMS) strongly preferred.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESDuties may include, but are not limited to, the following:For all responsibilities, the candidate will work closely with the Senior Registrar, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi (based in Abu Dhabi) under the Collections Team of the Department of Cultural Tourism (DCT) and Guggenheim New York, Collections and Registration Department.

• Support the development and standardization of the collection database.
• Assist in the acquisition process pre and post-acquisition and that all documentation is prepared and received post acquisition.
• Work with Registrar, Curatorial, and Conservation colleagues in Abu Dhabi, New York, and Cologne to reconcile collection information in multiple locations.
• Circulate information on the collection as needed to staff and contractors.
• Review Guggenheim New York generated contracts, liaising with DCT, Curatorial, Exhibition Management, and Legal departments as necessary, and negotiate terms with lenders as appropriate.
• Support in receiving and releaseing Guggenheim New York works of art and generate accompanying paperwork.
• Support in handling, packing and unpacking, record packing notes, and conduct condition examinations in consultation with Conservation department for artworks departing and arriving in Abu Dhabi.
• Assist in installations and courier trips, as needed.
• As part of the Exhibition Management team, the Senior Registrar Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Project will work on special projects as needed.

WORK DEMANDS and ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to travel globally as required to perform above duties. Possibly for extended periods.
• Foreign language skills a plus. Candidates with language skills and working knowledge of the UAE will be considered strong candidates.
• Occasionally work may be conducted outdoors, exposure to varied weather conditions.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays on occasion, including receiving shipments after hours.
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors Degree required.
• Masters Degree preferred.

LOCATION:

• Abu Dhabi

POSITION TYPE:

• Full Time

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