Head Registrar

The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Head Registrar will lead a team of over thirty staff members who are responsible for the logistical oversight of every work in The Met's encyclopedic collection of over 1.5 million objects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required, with a master's degree in Museum Studies, Museum Administration, or another relevant field preferred
• 15 years of experience and trusted leadership within a major museum, auction house, or collection, with a complex understanding of the field of art registration, art logistics, and high-volume international exhibition programs
• Demonstrated experience managing large, diverse teams, high-volume activity, complex projects, and negotiations with key stakeholders

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
• Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
• Free financial-planning services
• Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
• 25% discount for staff in Museum shops
• A subsidized staff cafeteria
• Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions