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COLLECTIONS MANAGER & REGISTRAR POSITION DESCRIPTION August 2015

Organization Overview Laumeier Park is a living laboratory where and audiences explore the relationship between and the natural environment. Founded in 1976, Laumeier is one of the first and largest dedicated sculpture parks in the country, making it an institution of international significance as well as a unique complement to the cultural landscape of the St. Louis region. Laumeier is a nonprofit, accredited art that operates in partnership with St. Louis County Parks. Programs are supported by the University of Missouri-St. Louis, the Regional Arts , Missouri Arts Council and and Education Council of St. Louis. Laumeier presents 60 works of large-scale outdoor sculpture in a 105-acre park available free to the public year-round, and serves 300,000 patrons annually through temporary , education programs, public events and sculpture conservation.

Position Overview The Collections Manager & Registrar is a detail-oriented position that maintains the records of the , both on-site in the Park and off-site on loan; documents the movement of the Collection; oversees the deaccession activity of the Collection; and collaborates with staff to ensure documentation meets established standards. The Collections Manager & Registrar is a part-time position (up to 29 hours per week) reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the of Exhibitions and Chief Preparator.

Essential Duties + Responsibilities  Oversee the movement of Laumeier’s two dimensional Collection into new storage facility  Manage documentation and files of all works of art, including permanent collection, loans and temporary exhibitions  Work closely with Curatorial Staff regarding long-term Collections care  Oversee the process of art works  Coordinate shipment of art works via shipping  Capture all activity of art works in PastPerfect and physical files  Oversees outside contractors doing specialized work on the Collection  Generate reports regarding collection care, maintenance and shipment  Creates condition reports of in-coming and out-going art work  Work collaboratively Operations Supervisor and all St. Louis County Staff  Supervise assistants, interns and volunteers regarding exhibitions and collections  Supports Collections grant activities  Perform other related duties as assigned by Executive Director

LAUMEIER SCULPTURE PARK 12580 Rott Road / Saint Louis, Missouri 63127 / 314.615.5278 www.laumeier.org

Qualifications + Skills  Ability to prepare and maintain computer records in PastPerfect  Knowledge of best practices in shipping and handling of artwork and registration methods  Ability to secure outside contractors to conduct specialized work in the Park; ability to manage complex tasks with attention to detail and deadlines  Ability to manage several concurrent projects in different developmental stages  Ability to maintain correspondence with artists  Ability to identify and resolve scheduling conflicts  Flexibility of schedule to accommodate intense work periods when full-time attention is needed  Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Physical Demands  Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.  Must be able to work outdoors year-round (sculpture moves)  May be required to perform tasks at varying heights (climb ladders, etc.)  Required standing, walking, bending, stooping and reaching for extended periods of time (20% or more of the workday is standing)

Education + Experience  BA or BFA required with 3–5 years of experience preferred OR 3–5 years of comparable work-related experience

Salary $20 per hour, up to 29 hours per week

Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit a letter of intent and resume to the Curatorial Department at [email protected]. No phone calls, please.

Application Deadline September 4, 2015

LAUMEIER SCULPTURE PARK 12580 Rott Road / Saint Louis, Missouri 63127 / 314.615.5278 www.laumeier.org