Art Collection Registrar (part-time)

WHO WE ARE

A department within Hallmark Creative Collections, the Hallmark Art Collection is a renowned collection of postwar and contemporary art in a variety of media. In addition to acquiring and maintaining art for Hallmark's corporate headquarters and ancillary locations, the program organizes exhibitions and administers programs to engage the public with art. The Hallmark Art Collection is the most enduring corporate collection in the United States. It comprises more than 3,800 works, including prints, paintings, sculpture, and electronic media. Among the artists included are modern masters such as Elaine de Kooning, Salvador Dali, and Norman Rockwell, as well as leading-edge artists such as Barbara Kruger, Peter Saul, and Kehinde Wiley.

WHAT YOUR ROLE ENTAILS AND HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE

Under the direction of the Curator, the Registrar cares for the Hallmark Art Collection according to professional standards and ethics, and supports the Curator with loans, exhibitions, and educational programs. The Registrar reports to the Curator and provides support in all areas of the Art Collection, including documentation of art objects, management of collections records and biographical files, and research for exhibitions, publications, and acquisitions. The Registrar will also field general Art Collection inquiries, coordinate with Hallmark managers to schedule art selection and installation for enclosed offices and conference areas and serve as liaison to clients in the art request process.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

The following is required to be considered for this role:

• Bachelor's Degree or 4 years of professional work experience
• At least 1 year of experience in registration or collections management for a museum or visual arts organization
• Ability to push, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Your resume application will stand out if you have:

• Master's Degree in Art History or Museum Studies or 2 years' experience working in a museum or art collection
• Ideal candidates are passionate about art
• Demonstrate great organizational skills
• Self-motivation
• Ability to work independently
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to identify and suggest process improvements

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• This position is part-time at 30 hours per week and onsite at our headquarters in Kansas City, MO
• The salary for this position is $24-$27/hour

Now's your chance to embrace a future with Hallmark-just follow the instructions below to apply.

You must show how you meet the basic qualifications in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields.Accepted file types are DOCX and PDF.

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