Museum Specialist

 

Description:

Duties

The Museum Specialist (Biological Anthropology) performs tasks associated with use, management, outreach, and physical care of collections in the museum.

In this position, you will:

  • Perform assignments and collections management support duties that may include processing and distribution of scientific items entering the Department.
  • Prepare collection items as traditional museum study collection items within the anthropology departments.
  • Provide physical access to collections for users according to departmental guidelines.; may provide limited tours and outreach content.
  • Assist with maintaining departmental database by examining collection items from their original data sources for information to aid in identification of the collection item and describing its characteristics.

 

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
  • May need to complete a Probationary Period
  • Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
  • Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in order to move collection items.

 

Organization US Smithsonian Institution
Industry Museum Jobs
Occupational Category Museum Specialist
Job Location Washington,USA
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2024-07-24 3:53 pm
Expires on 2024-12-22