Registrar, 80%
Zürcher Kunstgesellschaft
- Employment type
- Part-time
- Location
- Zürich
- Company
- Zürcher Kunstgesellschaft, 8024 Zürich
- First posted
Registrar, 80%
The Kunsthaus Zürich, the largest art museum in Switzerland, invites you to work in an inspiring environment with great exhibitions and significant collections – from masterpieces of classical modernism to contemporary highlights, from the Middle Ages to the present. We live diversity and openness and create a space where curiosity and joy of art come together. Become part of a cordial team that jointly designs cultural experiences and welcomes people with diverse backgrounds.
We are looking for you immediately or by arrangement, limited until the end of 2026, with the option of a permanent position.
Registrar, 80%
In this versatile position, you will take over the organization and execution of transports in exhibition traffic. To do this, you prepare relevant documents and papers such as inventory lists, loan agreements, offers, customs forms, insurance certificates, and return guarantees, obtain them, carefully review them, and assign the corresponding orders. You will look after and coordinate projects in the registrar area with up to five cooperation partners. You will coordinate transports in close consultation with internal and external partners – including scheduling and monitoring. In addition, you will conduct negotiations with external insurers, take care of processing damage cases, and clarify questions from lenders regarding facility reports. In addition, you will organize the receipt and release of loans.
In cooperation with the curators, you will budget the transport and insurance costs, the couriers, and the restoration and preparation measures required by the lenders, continuously monitor them, and report to the curators.
The maintenance of the object database (MuseumPlus) is also part of your area of responsibility, as is the planning and organization of couriers. As needed, you will also take on courier trips yourself. In addition, you will take on the responsibility of coordinating the setup and dismantling of exhibitions.
In the absence of the other responsible registrars, you will take over their representation and ensure a smooth process.
Completed degree in art history or equivalent education or professional experience, ideally with additional qualifications in logistics as well as knowledge of and affinity for art
Long-term experience in the registrar area in the museum sector is mandatory
Very good German language skills as well as good foreign language skills, especially in English and Ösisch
Precise, structured way of working, communicative skills
Independence, flexibility, and assertiveness
High commitment and team ability, loyalty, and discretion
Routine handling of common EDV (Word, Excel), Outlook, Teams, and databases, ideally MuseumPlus
We offer you attractive employment conditions and the opportunity to continuously develop your professional expertise. Additionally, you will benefit from an inspiring work environment that reflects the diversity and creativity of one of the most renowned art museums in Switzerland. Together with us, you will actively shape the future of the Kunsthaus.
Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to your complete application. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.
Please contact Gantenbein, HR Business Partner, for any questions. jpid18b5eaejm jit0728jm jiy26jm
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