Museum Registrar

Skip to main contentState of Oklahoma CareersSign InMuseum Registrar page is loadedMuseum RegistrarApplylocationsOklahoma Countytime typeFull timeposted onPosted 5 Days Agotime left to applyEnd Date: July 30, 2026 (8 days left to apply)job requisition idJR62672Job Posting TitleMuseum RegistrarAgency350 HISTORICAL SOCIETYSupervisory OrganizationOklahoma Historical SocietyJob Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)Full/Part-TimeFull timeJob TypeRegularCompensationThe annual salary for this position is $42,000.00-$48,000.00, based on education and experience.Job DescriptionDescriptionThe Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) is an agency of the State of Oklahoma and a private membership organization governed by a Board of Directors.The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve, and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. The OHS was founded on May 27, 1893, by members of the Territorial Press Association. In 1918 the OHS was relocated to the State Capitol, and in 1930 moved to the Wiley Post building. In 2005 came the opening of the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. Over the years the OHS has developed numerous collections, programs, research centers, museums, historic homes, and military sites across the state. About the RoleThe Registrar will report to the Director of Museum Collections and will office at the Oklahoma History Center (OHC) in Oklahoma City. The Registrar is responsible for helping manage the documentation, care, and movement of the OHS’ permanent museum collection and loans, both at the Oklahoma History Center Museum (OHCM) and at other OHS museums and sites across the state. This role ensures proper handling, cataloging, tracking, and preservation of artifacts in accordance with museum standards and best practices.The ideal candidate is required to have a Bachelor’s degree in museum studies, history, art history, or a related field, but a Master’s degree is preferred. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in museum registration or collections management in a museum or gallery setting is preferred, but a combination of an advanced degree and experience may be considered.   ResponsibilitiesCollections ManagementMaintain and update the museum’s collections database, Argus, ensuring accurate records of artifacts, including provenance, condition, and location.Ensure compliance with museum policies and legal requirements related to collections, including copyright, loans, acquisitions, and deaccessions.Process objects into the permanent collection via standard accessioning and cataloging methods.Assist with providing collections management support for OHS museums and sites.Assess potential donations, in collaboration with Director of Museum Collections, Deputy Director, OHCM Director, OHCM Curator, Research, and OHS site directors.Assist in overseeing inventories, including periodic audits of the collection, including loans.Assist in a full collections review regarding cultural sensitivity.Documentation, Records, & LogisticsMaintain meticulous documentation, including acquisition records, gift agreements, loan agreements, and conservation reports.Work with the Director of Museum Collections to coordinate incoming and outgoing loans, including generating loan agreements, managing loan schedules, and providing support for insurance arrangements, artifact packing, and transportation.Conduct condition reports for objects (incoming and outgoing loans, items going on exhibit, objects entering the collection, etc.).Preservation & ConservationMonitor environmental conditions in galleries and storage areas to ensure optimal preservation of the collection.Frequently inspect, clean, and maintain collections storage spaces.Collaborate with Director of...