What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registrar – Limited Term Employment position at State of Wisconsin?
Introduction
Deadline: All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on 12/15/2025.
Contact: Lizzy Smith, Human Resources Assistant - Advanced, Elizabeth.smith@wisconsin.gov, 608-267-1351
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
Making a difference in the lives of Wisconsin veterans
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) currently has a Limited Term Employment (LTE) opportunity for a Curator (Registrar) position to work as part of the team at the award-winning Wisconsin Veterans Museum (WVM), sharing the stories of our state’s military veterans and their history-shaping exploits. The position is headquartered in the heart of Madison, close to the Capitol and State Street.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a talented and diverse workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
Position Summary
Under the general supervision of the Curatorial Supervisor of the Wisconsin Veterans Museums, this position is responsible for the documentation of the historical collection. This position creates and maintains records on all incoming temporary receipts, donations, transfers, loans, exhibits, deaccessions, and other activities associated with the collections of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. Using the PastPerfect database, this position is responsible for inventorying, photographing, and tracking new collections, writing biographical records, completing data entry tasks, and scanning projects. The incumbent prepares and mails or emails donation paperwork and creates catalog records. This position is a member of the collection and content team and serves as a member and secretary for the collection committee.
This position also supports programming and marketing initiatives, writes social media and blog posts, and assists with exhibit installs and take-downs.
Review the position description for additional information about the position’s duties and responsibilities.
Salary Information
The starting pay rate for this Curator position is between $21.27 – $24.61 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
This classification is in Pay Schedule 13, Pay Range 04. Pay will be set in accordance with the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan in effect at the time of hire. For current and eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan, effective at the time of hire.
This job does not offer employee benefits.
This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.
Job Details
This position is part-time. Work hours are typically between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional required hours on evenings and weekends.
This position can work a hybrid schedule based on the needs of the work unit. Remote work is intended to be performed primarily in the State of Wisconsin. High-speed internet access is a requirement of remote work. Remote work options are subject to change based on business needs.
LTE jobs are limited to 1039 hours in a 12-month period and do not include employee benefits.
Due to the nature of the positions, WDVA will conduct a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship) at the time of application. The WDVA does not sponsor work or student visas, either at the time of hire or at any later time.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified applicants will have experience with all of the following:
Qualifications)
How To Apply
To be eligible for consideration for a position, complete the online application process. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service. You will be required to attach a resume and a letter of qualifications. To ease the application process, upload your resume to WiscJobs prior to attaching it. Ensure your documents are in a Word or PDF-compatible format. NOTE: You cannot update or change the documents once the application is submitted. Make sure your attached documents are the way you want them before you click Submit.
Your resume and letter must describe your education, training, and/or experience related to the minimum and preferred qualification/s listed in the “Qualifications” section of the job announcement. Click the link to view tips for writing and what to include in your resume and letter of qualifications.
After the established deadline, one or more job experts will review resumes and letters, and the most qualified will be invited to participate in the next steps of the selection process. Failure to complete all steps of the online process, including submitting a resume and letters of qualifications, will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted via email or phone. Make certain your contact information is correct and check your messages regularly.
Veterans are encouraged to apply. For information on veterans’ hiring programs that may benefit you, go to the Employment Assistance page on WDVA's website.
The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30%-or-greater, service-connected disability rating, Veterans Non-competitive Appointment (VNCA). Click the link to view more information on the VNCA process and to apply for eligibility verification.
If you have questions regarding an accommodation for the application process, contact Lizzy Smith, Human Resources Assistant - Advanced, Elizabeth.smith@wisconsin.gov, 608-267-1351.
Please see the Frequently Asked Questions for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance.
Deadline to Apply
All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on 12/15/2025.
Deadline: All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on 12/15/2025.
Contact: Lizzy Smith, Human Resources Assistant - Advanced, Elizabeth.smith@wisconsin.gov, 608-267-1351
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
Making a difference in the lives of Wisconsin veterans
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) currently has a Limited Term Employment (LTE) opportunity for a Curator (Registrar) position to work as part of the team at the award-winning Wisconsin Veterans Museum (WVM), sharing the stories of our state’s military veterans and their history-shaping exploits. The position is headquartered in the heart of Madison, close to the Capitol and State Street.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a talented and diverse workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
Position Summary
Under the general supervision of the Curatorial Supervisor of the Wisconsin Veterans Museums, this position is responsible for the documentation of the historical collection. This position creates and maintains records on all incoming temporary receipts, donations, transfers, loans, exhibits, deaccessions, and other activities associated with the collections of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. Using the PastPerfect database, this position is responsible for inventorying, photographing, and tracking new collections, writing biographical records, completing data entry tasks, and scanning projects. The incumbent prepares and mails or emails donation paperwork and creates catalog records. This position is a member of the collection and content team and serves as a member and secretary for the collection committee.
This position also supports programming and marketing initiatives, writes social media and blog posts, and assists with exhibit installs and take-downs.
Review the position description for additional information about the position’s duties and responsibilities.
Salary Information
The starting pay rate for this Curator position is between $21.27 – $24.61 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
This classification is in Pay Schedule 13, Pay Range 04. Pay will be set in accordance with the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan in effect at the time of hire. For current and eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan, effective at the time of hire.
This job does not offer employee benefits.
This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.
Job Details
This position is part-time. Work hours are typically between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional required hours on evenings and weekends.
This position can work a hybrid schedule based on the needs of the work unit. Remote work is intended to be performed primarily in the State of Wisconsin. High-speed internet access is a requirement of remote work. Remote work options are subject to change based on business needs.
LTE jobs are limited to 1039 hours in a 12-month period and do not include employee benefits.
Due to the nature of the positions, WDVA will conduct a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship) at the time of application. The WDVA does not sponsor work or student visas, either at the time of hire or at any later time.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified applicants will have experience with all of the following:
- Handling historical three-dimensional objects within a museum setting; and
- Using Microsoft Office Suite or similar applications (ie., Google Suite); and
- Museum procedures and records management; and
- Collection management systems (i.e., TMS, PastPerfect, or Argus).
Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree or above in History, Museum Studies, Archives, Library Science, or related field of study; or
- Experience with PastPerfect Web Edition; or
- Experience working with military collections or exhibits.
How To Apply
To be eligible for consideration for a position, complete the online application process. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service. You will be required to attach a resume and a letter of qualifications. To ease the application process, upload your resume to WiscJobs prior to attaching it. Ensure your documents are in a Word or PDF-compatible format. NOTE: You cannot update or change the documents once the application is submitted. Make sure your attached documents are the way you want them before you click Submit.
Your resume and letter must describe your education, training, and/or experience related to the minimum and preferred qualification/s listed in the “Qualifications” section of the job announcement. Click the link to view tips for writing and what to include in your resume and letter of qualifications.
After the established deadline, one or more job experts will review resumes and letters, and the most qualified will be invited to participate in the next steps of the selection process. Failure to complete all steps of the online process, including submitting a resume and letters of qualifications, will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted via email or phone. Make certain your contact information is correct and check your messages regularly.
Veterans are encouraged to apply. For information on veterans’ hiring programs that may benefit you, go to the Employment Assistance page on WDVA's website.
The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30%-or-greater, service-connected disability rating, Veterans Non-competitive Appointment (VNCA). Click the link to view more information on the VNCA process and to apply for eligibility verification.
If you have questions regarding an accommodation for the application process, contact Lizzy Smith, Human Resources Assistant - Advanced, Elizabeth.smith@wisconsin.gov, 608-267-1351.
Please see the Frequently Asked Questions for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance.
Deadline to Apply
All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on 12/15/2025.
Salary : $21 - $25