Open Positions

 Registrar
Part-time · Reports to Gallery Manager & Director

Position Summary
The Registrar manages the full lifecycle of artwork handling and documentation for SOCO Gallery — condition reporting, inventory tracking, shipping logistics, and consignment and loan paperwork. This role calls for meticulous attention to detail, comfort with both hands-on artwork handling and digital recordkeeping, and the judgment to protect work at every stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and file condition reports for incoming and outgoing artwork

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date artwork location and inventory records

• Coordinate shipping logistics, including quotes, packing specifications, and carrier selection

• Manage consignment agreements and paperwork for shop and gallery artwork

• Support exhibition install/deinstall, including condition checks and artwork movement logs

• Maintain organized artwork photography and documentation

• Assemble exhibition binders and archival records (artist CVs, bios, press materials, checklists, provenance)

• Liaise with art handlers, framers, conservators, and shipping vendors

• Partner with sales and accounting on invoicing for shipped or delivered work

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of registrarial, collections management, or art handling experience

• Familiarity with collections management and inventory/POS software, or strong aptitude to learn quickly

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

• Comfortable with hands-on artwork handling, including lifting and packing works of varying scale and fragility

• Strong communication skills

• Bachelor's degree in Art History, Museum Studies, or related field preferred

To Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to info@socogallery.com, with "Registrar" in the subject line.