Assistant Registrar for Outgoing Loans

Job description

Summary: The Saint Louis Art Museum seeks an Assistant Registrar for Outgoing Loans to support the Museum’s outgoing loan program. The position is vital to the safe movement and responsible stewardship of the permanent collection, and requires someone who brings both precision and professionalism to complex logistical work. Qualifications: - Coordinates all aspects of the outgoing loan program, from initial request through project closure. This includes creating, circulating, and archiving all physical and digital loan documentation; preparing and negotiating Borrowers’ Agreements; and maintaining close communication with organizing institutions and venues throughout the loan period to ensure all conditions are upheld. - Build and maintain relationships with global fine art shipping partners and customs brokers; prepare and train staff couriers on safety and compliance protocols; serve as a courier when needed; and act as Principal Security Coordinator for the Museum's TSA-administered Certified Cargo Screening Program. - Working under the supervision of the Director of Registration and in close collaboration with the Collections Manager, this role partners with colleagues across t...