Assistant Registrar Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Assistant Registrar

Salary
$45,300.00

• $51,000.00 Annually
  Location Richland County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  178488
  Agency
  State Museum Commission
  Division
  Collections
  Opening Date
  07/25/2025
  Closing Date
  8/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Online Applications Only

Class Code:

CE20

Slot Number:

0001

Position Number:

60012783

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday (8:30
• 5:00)
  Pay Grade
  GEN08
  Hiring Range
• Min.
  $45,300.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$51,000.00
Opening Date
07/25/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Job Overview:

Are you looking to be part of an innovative team of professionals dedicated to telling South Carolina’s diverse stories? As the storytellers of South Carolina, the South Carolina State Museum (SCSM) staff share the rich natural history and cultural diversity, innovative spirit, and artistic creativity of the state through the museum’s permanent collections, educational programs, exhibitions and digital resources. The South Carolina State Museum seeks a detail-oriented individual to assist the Director of Collections Management in documentation of the permanent and loan collections through paperwork, research, database entry and copyright research. Reporting to the Director of Collections Management, the Assistant Registrar will work closely to ensure paperwork is updated in a timely manner, respond to internal and external inquiries related to the collection, ensure compliance with federal, state, and copyright law, and act as a point person for object movement on smaller exhibitions and displays. This position will also play a role in the daily collections management tasks of the museum such as exhibit installs, object movement, and cleaning. The Collections Management Department works closely with the Department of Curatorial Affairs and the Department of Education and Engagement as part of the Office of Engagement and Content. This is an exciting moment for the State Museum as it embarks on a $75 million dollar Capital Campaign to revolutionize the museum experience for our visitors and expand our educational impact state-wide. This collaborative project will allow the museum to share more of its extensive collection of over 1.1 million objects and specimens and renew over 150,000 square feet of with updated permanent exhibitions and immersive multimedia experiences highlighting the important stories of people and communities throughout South Carolina’s history. Through these new spaces and engaging explorations of objects, the museum will offer our guests the opportunity to connect with each other and the many communities that call our state home.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Assist the Dir. Of Coll. Management in preparing paperwork for deeds of gift, transfers, and loans, completing data entry and ensuring documentation is complete
Finalize loans and ensure timely renewal of paperwork
Acts as point person for object movement in smaller exhibits and displays, tracking location changes and ensuring object safety during installation and deinstallation
Assists with general collections management tasks such as couriering of objects, cleaning of museum, and with museum installation and deinstallation of exhibits, tracking location changes
Research copyright of collection and assist with fulfilling image rights requests; coordinate with Collections Photographer to fulfill specific needs
Assist the Director of Collections Management in implementing policies related to the registration of the collection
Works across disciplines in a team atmosphere to achieve the museum’s strategic goals.
All other duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in History, Art, museum studies, or related field.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in working with museum collections, with focus on records management, object handling, and cataloguing
Close attention to detail, especially in written communication, and strong organizational skills
Ability to assess and prioritize work to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Experience working with a collections management system; Axiell’s Emu a plus

Work Environment and Essential Functions:

Have a valid driver’s license and be willing to drive vans and box trucks.
Ability to lift 30 lbs and climb on ladders, lifts, and scaffolding with cleaning equipment
Ability to handle collections safely and securely, including manual dexterity and ability to operate pallet jacks and other low-impact equipment for moving objects
Comfortable working in tight, dusty, and dirty spaces, and with potentially hazardous materials such as taxidermy, weapons, and historic chemicals using provided PPE and training
Comfortable communicating with lenders, donors, and the public about the functions of collections management
Experience working with a collections management system; Axiell’s Emu a plus
Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
State Museum Commission
Address
301 Gervais Street
Columbia, South Carolina, 29202
Phone
803-898-4939
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