The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Manager, Storeroom [End-Dated]
New York, NY
Jun 18, 2025
Full-time
Full Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

As the Manager, Storeroom One, you will coordinate the activities of art shipments through the Registrars art storeroom (Storeroom One) which serves all curatorial departments for the receipt and release of artwork entering the museum. You will supervise deliveries, reception and transportation of artwork entering and leaving the storeroom. You will document condition reports and oversee the packing/unpacking of artwork.

This is a position with an established end-date or time frame. Time frames will begin upon hire: 6-Months

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

  • Report directly to Chief Registrar

  • Supervise and coordinate assignments for team of Storeroom One specialists working in Storeroom One

  • Supervise and coordinate assignments of drivers for art transportation

  • Manage vehicle maintenance, repairs, insurance renewal, annual inspection and processing invoices for three vehicles

  • Supervise outside vendors contracted by the Museum to collect or deliver artwork

  • Coordinate activities with Registrars, Storeroom One staff, and Packers to ensure smooth, efficient, and successful operation and communicate about any unexpected or unusual issues

  • Long range planning and coordination with registrars for space for packed and unpacked artwork and availability of personnel needed for tasks

  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues in various museum departments including: Exhibitions, Curatorial, Conservation, Buildings (Handling and Custodial), Engineering, Security, and Receiving

  • Monitor climate control (temperature and humidity) through daily checks and weekly downloads of digital and paper hygro-thermographs. Immediate collaboration with Engineers for irregularities

  • Integrated pest management - constant monitoring for any signs of infestation, isolation of any objects suspected of infestation and immediate collaboration with Scientific Research

  • Ongoing upkeep of the Storeroom to include: inventory of materials, maintenance, repair, and weekly cleaning of the Storeroom

  • Assist with the preparation of condition reports and digital photography of incoming artwork, as necessary

  • Responsible for the security practices as described by the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) of Storeroom One perimeter and access points, visitors to the storeroom, accuracy of TSA paperwork, and all Sensitive Security Information (SSI)

  • Candidate must complete Security Threat Assessment application

  • Archival maintenance of all related files and records

  • Other duties as assigned


REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in museum studies or equivalent experience required.

  • 5 years' experience in museum registration

  • Experience with a broad range of art handling, packing and conservation technologies

  • Previous experience with Museum registration required.

  • Collections Management - knowledge and experience in TMS required

  • Excellent organizational, written and verbal skills required

  • Extremely detail-oriented and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines required

  • Computer proficiency - Word, Excel, Outlook, Acrobat, and digital photography required

COMPENSATION RANGE:

  • Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00/Annually ($45,000.00 - $47,5000.00 per Term of 6-Month Assignment)

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Manager, Storeroom [End-Dated]
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