Senior Collections Manager (Hybrid)

About the Museum
The Rubin is a global museum dedicated to presenting Himalayan art. Founded in 2004, the Rubin serves people internationally through exhibitions, participatory experiences, a dynamic digital platform, and partnerships. Inspired and informed by Himalayan art, the Rubin invites people to contemplate the human experience and deepen connections with the world around them in order to expand awareness,
enhance well-being, and cultivate compassion. The Rubin advances scholarship through a series of educational initiatives, grants, collection sharing, and the stewardship of a collection of nearly 4,000 Himalayan art objects spanning 1,500 years of history—providing unprecedented access and resources to scholars, artists, and students across the globe.

Summary Description
The Senior Collections Manager is responsible for collections management and registration functions as defined below. Working with a team that includes the supervision of the Traveling Exhibitions and Loans Registrar along with various interns for the department, as well as contract staff in photography, art handling, conservation, provenance researchers, and registration.

In this position, the Senior Collections Manager is responsible for the day-to-day planning and realization for all collection management, registration, conservation and exhibitions logistics, art installation, collection database activities, and maintains collections and loans information on the Digital Assets Management System.

The Senior Collections Manager will work in conjunction with the digital team in support of the long-range strategy and goals as set by the DCAC and the executive team. In addition to working closely primarily with the Curatorial, Global Projects and Operations teams.

The incumbent reports to the Director of Curatorial Administration and Collection.

• This position requires a minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of travel both nationally and internationally.
• This is a full-time exempt and hybrid eligible position with a workweek schedule of Mondays through Fridays with core work hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with ability to be flexible as needed based on project needs.
• Salary Range: $85k to $100k commensurate with experience.
• The Rubin Museum offers a generous and competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes the Rubin’s Work from Home (WFH) Policy, which allows employees to work offsite four (4) days per week based on their job responsibilities.
• All hybrid eligible employees are required to work onsite every Wednesday, the designated onsite workday.
• The Rubin’s WFH policy remains in its current format until further notice. This policy will be revised in 2025.

For a detailed description of responsibilities, visit https://rubinmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Senior-Collections-Manager_Nov_2024.FINAL_.pdf.

Requirements

• Minimum MA in Art History or other related field relevant to Collections Management.
• Must have 8 to 10 years of experience in collections management including provenance research procedure, guidelines and resources.
• Knowledge of external sources of provenance information, such as archives (in both the U.S. and other countries) including those that are not publicly available.
• Familiarity with the art market related to the Rubin Museum’s collection – a plus.
• Demonstrated experience improving collecting practices and collections management within museums or related organizations – required.
• Must have proven communication skills navigating highly complex and sensitive topics.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have at least 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Established network of contacts in the fields of collections management and provenance research – required.
• A demonstrated interest in the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art as a collection institution committed to the highest standards of collecting practices and collections – desired.
• Must be able to demonstrate creativity, discretion, ability to trouble shoot and multi-task.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Slack, Asana, OnBoard, Photoshop and other software applications – a plus.
• Travel up to 25% of time – required.

The Rubin requires proof of Covid vaccination as part of its employment requirement for all new hires.

Application Instructions

Please provide the following as part of your application:
• Complete resume.
• A cover letter addressing both your interest in the Rubin Museum and your qualifications for this position.

Application:
• Please indicate Senior Collections Manager in the Subject Line of email and in body of cover letter.
• Applications in electronic format preferred, and accepted at jobs@rubinmuseum.org
• Mail application to: Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, 150 West 17th Street, New
York, NY 10011. Attention: Head of Human Resources Dept.

The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.