Museum Specialist

 

Description:

Duties

The Museum Specialist is responsible for determining the storage of artifacts by analyzing storage requirements. In this position, you will:

  • Serve as project manager/coordinator for assignments.
  • Advise on storage plans and approaches.
  • Design innovative storage systems.
  • Disassemble, assemble, load, unload, secure, crate, or cradle aforementioned types of artifacts.
  • Construct cradles, dollies, and other supports necessary to ensure safe handling, movement, and storage of the artifacts.
  • Direct or coordinate museum technicians and specialists, interns, visitors, researchers and contractors in the collections areas and their work with the collection, providing them with assistance and maintaining the security for the collection at all times.

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.

 

Organization US Smithsonian Institution
Industry Museum Jobs
Occupational Category Museum Specialist
Job Location Maryland,USA
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2023-08-09 5:00 pm
Expires on 2024-12-23