Museum Specialist | USA
Museum Specialist
This position is located in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the largest national museum for the study and exhibition of African American history and culture. Its primary purposes are to acquire, maintain and preserve objects which document social, cultural, political, military, technological and scientific developments in the United States related to the African American experience; to conduct scholarly research designed to make significant contributions to the body of knowledge in the field of African American history, to publish findings for both scholarly and general audiences; and to interpret historical developments through public exhibits and programs as well as digital content.
Duties
This position serves as Museum Specialist in the Office of Curatorial Affairs under the direction of the Curator of Photography and Film within the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Duties include:
- conducting research on topics, themes, eras, people relevant to exhibitions and publications;
- producing draft label text, publicity materials, graphics captions, program notes, and other limited parts of exhibit or program script;
- providing support to prepare procurement actions (purchase orders, requisitions, contracts, purchase cards, petty cash vouchers, and stipend awards) and managing travel for invitational travelers; and
- maintaining and establishing files for administrative and functional program records; and
- preparing written drafts of correspondence, reports and briefing slides using a variety of office software.
Job Requirements
Key Requirements
- Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
- Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
- May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
- U.S. citizenship
More information: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/468672300
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave NW
20004 Washington D. C. USA
nmaahc.si.edu