JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
The Museum Registrar is responsible for the documentation, safety, and security of objects in the Museum's care, including the collection, loaned objects, and exhibitions. The Museum registrar is expected to: demonstrate an understanding of the methods and procedures required to perform the job including the practices, standards, philosophy, and theory of registration; and improve their knowledge, experience, skills, and/or abilities;
Duties are varied, but typical job functions include (but are not limited to):
• Responsible for documentation of objects in the Museum's care.
• Maintain and secure all the material for public programs.
• Maintain and develop the Museum databases for the exhibitions, collections management and programs.
• Create and maintain all collections documentation and files, including deeds of gift, accessions, deaccessions, appraisals, incoming/outgoing loans, and permits and reports.
• Maintain the museum archives and media collections.
• Assist with installation, de-installation, and condition reporting, packing, and shipping of objects.
• Manage requests for images, rights, and reproductions.
• Coordinate insurance requirements for objects on loan or special exhibition, or recommends insurance coverage on parts of or entire collection, programs, and/or operations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of collection policies and procedures, including security, disaster, and emergency plans.
• Train and work with assistants, and volunteers to carry out registration activities.
• This position will report directly to the Collections Manager.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in museum studies, anthropology, geology, biological sciences, or related field OR an equivalent combination of education/job related experience. A Master’s degree or/and a PhD in a related field are desirable but not compulsory.
At least with 3 years of experience in museum registration and/or collection management experience in museum collections. In relation to the type of objects, the right candidate shall be able to demonstrate his/her conservation experience on objects related to contemporary and modern art, paintings, sculptures, glass, compound objects where textiles, wood, metal and synthetic materials are involved, modern materials, book and paper, biological, paleontological, and cultural collections. Preferential knowledge of Arabic language.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
ALFalak Electronic Equipment and Supplies was founded in 1981, it is a Closed-Stock Saudi Arabian company and is part of the ALFalak ALKhaleej group.
In addition to Advanced IT and Communication Services, ALFalak is a diverse IT company providing end-to-end solutions, stocking and distribution, as well as e-Commerce.
ALFalak also offers Serviced Manpower Outsourcing, as well as General Contracting.
ALFalak has played a major role in the IT evolution by serving a diverse clientele throughout the region. Enabling our clients to streamline operations and/or increase profitability on a continuous basis. ALFalak's list of clients includes government ministries and agencies, universities, banks, and prestigious private sector corporations in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Bahrain.
With more than three decades in the business, ALFalak has built a network of strategic business partnerships with leading vendor companies around the world, and has received due recognition for its efforts.
Our partners include Microsoft, HP, Genius, Eaton, Norton, Targus, Kensington, Oracle, Compuware, IBM, ADATA, Alcatel-Lucent, and many more.
