Associate Registrar
The associate registrar is responsible for the care, conservation, and documentation of Sheldon Museum of Art’s collection of approximately 13,000 artworks. The person in this position identifies condition and conservation needs, contracts for and oversees conservation treatments, and assists in maintaining the museum’s collection database. They also oversee daily care and use of collections—including outdoor sculpture—striving for a balance between accessibility and preservation. The associate registrar manages requests for copyright use and reproduction of works in the collection, as well as image rights and other contracts for museum publications. Some travel, both domestic and international, is required.
For more information and to apply, visit: https://employment.unl.edu/postings/98598.
Visitor Experience Associates
Sheldon is hiring students to serve as visitor experience associates who are responsible for providing a welcoming and safe environment for visitors to the museum. Visitor experience associates share their enthusiasm and knowledge of art with visitors, provide coverage of the front desk, monitor museum galleries, and assist with visitor needs during public hours. They also collect and record visitor survey information and feedback.
Visitor experience associates help security personnel maintain the security of guests, the collection, and the building. They also assist with the setup and teardown of events and serve as event ambassadors. Successful candidates must possess enthusiastic customer service and excellent communication skills and have a general knowledge and appreciation of art and art history.
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