Atthowe Fine Art Services is excited to hire a Storage Registrar to support our Storage Department.

Title: Storage Registrar

Reports to: Head of Storage

Hours per week: 40 hours, 8am-5pm

Salary Range: $32-39/hour depending on experience

Start date: Sep 16, 2024

About us:

In business since 1928, Atthowe is now a worker-owned company exclusively dedicated to the handling of fine art. We provide temperature and humidity-controlled art storage solutions, air and ground transportation support as well as crating, mounting and installation services. Our company has changed and grown over time, but always with the same focus of providing outstanding, quality service in a friendly and caring environment. We pride ourselves on our decades of outstanding service and our art-loving, hard-working, dedicated team. We cherish our long history, but we also value our forward thinking, innovative practices.  Atthowe Fine Art Services is an equal opportunity employer. We do not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, our clients, and our community.

About the role:

Atthowe Fine Arts Services is seeking a meticulous Storage Registrar with a keen eye for detail. The ideal candidate will be adept at safeguarding and handling museum grade objects, ensuring their secure storage and seamless transportation. Proficiency in contemporary museum registration methods and packing standards is essential. A knack for database maintenance, inventory records, and skill in creating and managing essential documentation are integral to this position. Coordination skills are vital, as the Storage Registrar will collaborate cross-departmentally on storage activities, all while maintaining museum-standard warehouse protocols. Candidates must be consummate professionals, vigilant about safety, and dedicated to the protection and stewardship of artwork and objects under Atthowe’s care.

Core Responsibilities: 

• Safely housing, storing, and moving objects
• Documentation of all storage activities
• Maintain museum-standard warehouse protocols
• Maintain safety of objects according to current museum registration methods and packing standards
• Understand and continually increase knowledge of current museum registration methods and terminology
• Support the full lifecycle of department projects, including workflows, client communications, condition reports, storage receipts, database research and reporting, and other required paperwork and supporting documentation needs
• Understand and follow detailed instructions and strict protocols while also utilizing critical thinking to problem solve, sometimes under pressurized time constraints 
• Effectively work as part of a team, contribute to cooperative problem solving, and appropriately escalate problems to leadership as needed
• Safely and competently drive large vans, and gain experience with box trucks, understanding and abiding by company and DOT regulations
• Complete and maintain safety certificate for forklift operation
• Clean facilities as needed

Typical Tasks:

• Receive and release items from warehouses
• Track and document object movement
• Coordinate, locate, pull/receive objects and facilitate client’s access
• Maintain storage database and storage inventory records
• Maintain physical condition of warehouses
• Catalog and condition report artworks
• Coordinate storage department activities with collections manager, warehouse manager and other departments such as logistics and special projects
• Perform hands-on lifting and manipulation of artworks and museum objects as needed
• Keep track of storage space availability in warehouses
• Work in close communication with purchasing to determine space and receiving needs for materials and supplies
• Follow integrated pest management strategies
• Perform recurring warehouse activities such as PG&E readings, fire extinguisher inspections, fire alarm inspections, fire door inspections, etc.
• Track billable hours
• Sort used materials into trash and recycling and place in appropriate spots
• Other assigned tasks as required by the job

Core Accountabilities for all employees:

• Safety of people: Never act in a way that would endanger you, a co-worker, or any other person
• Safety, protection and stewardship of all artwork and objects in our custody
• Excellent communication, cooperation, and attention to detail with clients, colleagues, and other parties
• Knowledge of and adherence to company standards and policies
• Protect all confidential information, including client information, job details, images, and privileged company information
• Maintain, clean, and safe-guard all tools, trucks, equipment, and other company property, both personal and shared
• Professionally represent the company in the community, building effective relationships with clients other stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in museum services/art services industry
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in art handling
• Solid understanding of current museum registration methods and terminology
• Solid knowledge of MS365 applications, productivity tools (Asana), or similar
• Forklift operation and commercial truck driving experience desired
• Possess a valid California driver’s license and a clean driving record at the time of, and for the duration of employment
• Complete and pass STA (Security Threat Assessment) application and verification
• Ability to lift 60 lbs. and exhibit physical agility to enter trucks and/or trailers
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team, follow strict protocols, and adapt to a flexible schedule.

Benefits:

In addition to working with a friendly, art loving team, Atthowe also provides the following benefits:

• 100% coverage of health insurance premiums through Kaiser (includes vision)
• Dental and additional vision coverage through Principal
• 17.5 days of PTO for full time employees (increases with seniority)
• 12 holidays
• 401K with 3% match
• Cell phone reimbursement of $60/month
• Eligibility to become a worker owner after two years of employment
• Employee bonuses

How to Apply:

Send your cover letter and resume to jobs@atthowe.com. Put Storage Registrar in the subject line of the email. Applications due by: ASAP, posted until filled. Start date: Sep 16, 2024