Associate Registrar, Exhibitions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in art history, Museum Studies, or closely related field.
• Minimum of four (4) years of extensive registration experience in an art museum or similar institution, with collections and exhibitions experience required.
• Experience and expertise in current and innovative registration methods and practices, relevant to modern and contemporary art and knowledge of museum legal and ethical issues.
• Must have significant experience with exhibition assembly, touring, and dispersal, as well as packing, crating, and shipping artworks at the local, national, and international levels.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to assess and make independent decisions about competing priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while establishing and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and proficiency in project management software, such as Asana.
• Strong initiative and follow-through skills, and an ability to operate under pressure of time and multiple demands
• Ability to work independently, as well as in partnership with colleagues.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with museum colleagues, volunteers, and interns, and effectively represent the museum to outside professionals, lenders, donors, and members of the artistic community.
• Creative and flexible problem-solving skills.
• Sound judgment and strong professional presence.
• Working knowledge of twentieth century art history.
• Familiarity with basic conservation concepts, procedures, and terms.

Additional Information

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the United States and a thriving cultural center for the Bay Area. We cannot imagine life without art; it inspires and connects us every day. Now more than ever, these connections matter and are aligned with our values. Inclusive: We strive to be a museum of many voices in dialogue. Passionate: We believe working with art is more than a job or trusteeship - it's a way of life. Brave: We are committed to approaching our work with courage and a sense of adventure, always ready to explore new perspectives. Empathic: We aim to act like a person, not an institution. SFMOMA is a place for the infinitely curious to explore, support, and experience the art of our time. We believe that modern and contemporary art can influence the way we think, view the world, and embrace the many voices and perspectives around us. We aspire to foster an environment that elicits joy, nurtures a sense of belonging and purpose-where difference is seen as a strength, and every one is appreciated for their whole self. Schedule: Full Time, 35 hours/week, fully onsite The Associate Registrar, Exhibitions has a central role in advancing registration methods, policies, and procedures for the museum's exhibitions program, in ways that are aligned with the museum's strategic priorities and the goals of the Registration department and the Collections, Exhibitions and Design (CED) division. Working independently and with minimal supervision, they are responsible for successfully planning, managing, and documenting registration activities for assigned projects related to the museum's exhibitions program, including temporary and touring exhibitions. The Associate Registrar, Exhibitions is a subject matter expert and has the breadth of experience and expertise to manage assigned registration activities for the fullest range of modern and contemporary artwork types and exhibition complexities. The position is an opportunity to establish leadership skills in advancing the museum's dynamic exhibitions and collections programs. Reporting to the Director of Registration, the Associate Registrar, Exhibitions is the lead registrar on assigned projects and works collaboratively with colleagues in CED, Curatorial, Facilities, Operations, Security, Visitor Experience, and other museum departments in realizing integrated collections stewardship, collaborative exhibitions and collections research, and engaging and inspiring public programming. The Associate Registrar, Exhibitions works with and represents the museum's interests to members of the arts communities, such as artists, studios, fabricators, estates, donors, vendors, galleries, and other museums. Job posting open date: 4/28/26 All jobs posted will remain open for at least five business days. We encourage both internal and external candidates to apply within the initial open posting period as the application close date may or may not be extended beyond that initial period. Applications will not be accepted after a posting has been closed. Location: San Francisco, 151 3rd Street. Benefits: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Pet Insurance, Life and AD&D Coverage, Disability Insurance, Mental Health and Wellness Benefits, Discount Programs, Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits, 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, SFMOMA Membership, and more At SFMOMA, we do not believe that any applicant can, or should, meet every qualification listed in a job posting. We are committed to welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and professional paths who are inspired to join a mission-driven, community-oriented organization grounded in inclusivity, passion, bravery, and empathy. If this describes you, we encourage you to apply. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. SFMOMA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. No person shall be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, genetic information, ancestry/national origin, marital status, disability, medical condition, HIV status, sexual orientation, veteran/military status, and any other category protected by federal of state law. You may request reasonable accommodation if you are unable to or are limited in your ability to access job postings or provide additional information asked in the job posting. You can request reasonable accommodation by contacting the People Team at talent@sfmoma.org.

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