Museum Specialist

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a highly skilled Museum Specialist to support the National Museum of American History's (NMAH) offsite collections program. As a core operational function, this role plays a crucial part in preserving, maintaining accountability, and ensuring access to the museum's collections. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Museum Specialist, you will be responsible for: - Selecting suitable space and applying the necessary methods, materials, and equipment to move, house, and store objects. - Reorganizing collections as needed to optimize space utilization in accordance with established collections management procedures and priorities. - Overseeing object preparation for shipments, including the construction of containers and object supports, for safe and secure movement. - Gathering, recording, reconciling, and updating collections information for the documentation of Offsite collections in manual and automated records. - Assuming responsibility for the security and safety of assigned storage spaces and collections, applying established environmental monitoring procedures and reporting variances. - Documenting, preserving, storing, and moving objects, including those with hazardous material components, in accordance with established safety and handling procedures. WHAT YOU'LL NEED To be successful in this role, you will need: - One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service, preferably in collections management work for a historical museum or cultural institution. - Experience in managing and preserving collections, using and maintaining a collection information system or database, and conducting directed research in support of a historical museum or cultural institution's collections, exhibitions, and other related projects. - A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of specialized experience. WHY REMOTE As a remote Museum Specialist, you will have the opportunity to work independently and collaboratively with the NMAH team to support the offsite collections program. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a remote environment. BENEFITS - Competitive salary and benefits package. - Opportunities for professional growth and development. - Flexible work schedule and remote work arrangement. - Access to Smithsonian Institution's resources and collections. - Recruitment incentives may be authorized for this position.