Assistant Registrar, Museum Services

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Job Responsibilities

Assisting the Registrar- Assist in the documentation and cataloging of loaned artifacts and exhibition materials- Assist in the management of art handlers for exhibitions set-up and teardown- Assisting with logistics for shipping, nationally and internationally, assisting with tenders & quotations to transport companies and contributing to customs requests- Coordinate the loading and unloading of exhibitions - handling, packing, crating and installation of objects- Maintain and update the museum's collections management database- Contribute to the maintenance of records, condition reports and documentation of objects/artifacts in transit or on display at the museum, visual examination, condition reporting and minimum intervention, monitoring and maintaining exhibitions- Monitor environmental conditions in exhibition areas to ensure the preservation of loaned artifacts- Working with colleagues to ensure the museum's facility reports are up to date and storage facilities are well maintained- Assisting with preparing artworks/objects for exhibition or storage including labeling, packing and cleaning- Coordinating with lenders for loan requirements- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, contractual obligations and ethical standards in the management of loaned artifacts.- Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to the care and management of artworks/objects

Assisting the Exhibitions & Programmes team- Assisting Exhibitions & Programmes team Project Managers with communication with lenders, internal departments and vendors engaged in exhibition development and delivery- Assisting with logistics for shipping, nationally and internationally, assisting with tenders & quotations to transport companies and contributing to customs requests- Assisting Project Managers with the on-site development of an exhibition, especially in relation to art handling, mounting and display- Assist in liaison work with internal, external, institutions and/or organizations regarding artwork maintenance- Assist with shipment load in/out, night shift when applicable- Contribute to knowledge sharing activities with internal audiences- Other duties as directed

Job Requirements

Education & Certification-
- Additional formal qualifications in museum studies, arts management, or a field relevant to the museum’s areas of endeavor- Proficiency with museum collections management software and database systems

Experience- Minimum two years of experience within a museum environment with a focus on registrar, art transport logistics, import/export, art insurance, exhibition management and delivery- Experience in museum collections practices, such as storage, conservation, packing, transportation, customs documentation, condition-checking and other practices associated with museum collection care- Practical knowledge in conservation and preservation methods

Other Prerequisites- Good organizational and communication skills- Ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced work environment- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel- Fluent in English, both spoken and written- Team player while also able to work independently without close supervision when needed- Confident communicator in sharing constructive feedback- Have a drive for constant self-improvement and a love of learning new skills- Meticulous and detail-orientated- Approachable, Proactive, Active Listener, Critical Thinker

Marina Bay Sands is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, providing equal opportunities as we grow our talent base to match our growth ambitions in Singapore. Our employees are committed to adhere to and abide by all rules, regulations, policies and procedures, including the rules of conduct and business ethics of the Company.