Laguna Art Museum

Description:

Laguna Art Museum is the longest serving art museum in Southern California. Connecting the public with
California art and artists has been at the core of its existence since it was founded by artists in 1918.
Perched on the cliffs above the Pacific Ocean, many of the museum’s programs and activities are inspired
by Laguna Beach’s unbeatable natural environment. A new leadership team in 2021 has been focused on
several major goals including expansive audience education, strengthening relationships with community,
enhancing the museum’s collection of art, increasing earned revenue to sustain operations and inspiring
confidence in existing and new donor support. In 2022, the museum served more people than in any time
in the last decade. Recently, the museum revamped its vision and mission to be locally loved and nationally
recognized. Our mission is to enlighten and engage people of all ages through art that embodies and
preserves the California experience.

Laguna Art Museum is seeking a Collections and Registration Assistant to work directly with the Collections
and Registration Manager to ensure the safety and accurate registration of all artworks within the
museum’s permanent collection as well as those on loan to the museum. The Collections and Registration
Assistant will be part of a dynamic team working together to elevate the museum’s collections and
registrations practices. A candidate with initiative and a drive to make a difference will assist with marking
a new era at the Laguna Art Museum.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the assessment and physical care of the permanent collection including storage,

movement, documentation, packing, safe shipment and rehousing of artworks.

• Accurately maintain records in the collections management database to register all movements of

artworks and critical updates related to the collection.

• Work with Exhibition Team to coordinate installation and de-installation of objects for exhibition.
• Participation in exhibition installation and de-installation in support of the Registrar and Collections

Manager and the safe installation of artworks.

• Assist Registrar and Collections Manager in assessing incoming and outgoing loans, including

performing condition checks and condition reports.

• Pack and transport artworks from the museum’s storage facility and/or other off-site locations.
• Assist with the digitization of non-accessioned assets and archival materials.
• Maintains exhibition meeting agendas and notes.
• Implement plans for regularly checking and cleaning artworks on display.
• Implement plans for maintaining a clean and safe artwork storage environment and for rehousing

and storing artwork according to best practical

Job Requirements:

• Two years’ experience in a museum collections, registration or adjacent role
• Familiarity with industry terms and best practices
• Experience with museum collections management databases
• Knowledge of constructing storage supports and mounts preferred, but not required
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
• Basic knowledge of tools and exhibition installation
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work within strict deadlines in a fast-paced environments.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in word processing applications, spreadsheets, presentation software and social media

management tools

• Excellent written communication skills (i.e. business letter writing, grammar, etc.)
• Excellent oral communication skills (i.e. ability to deal effectively with others, speak professionally