Collections Policy & Stewardship Specialist

Smithsonian; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution's National Collections Program in Washington, DC, seeks a professional to assist in developing, reviewing, and organizing collections management policies and guidance, while supporting program administration and coordination.

Qualified candidates have specialized experience in policy development, documentation, and facilitating implementation, with an emphasis on compliance and cross‑functional collaboration across units.

Qualifications

• Experience developing, reviewing, editing, and organizing institutional and unit-level collections management policies, plans, procedures, guidelines, and implementation documents.
• Ability to ensure compliance with SD 600 within a multi-disciplinary cultural heritage institution.
• Provides administrative, logistical, and programmatic support for collections initiatives and maintains digital information-sharing platforms.

Skills

Specialized experience

Policy development

Administrative support

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

Tools

Digital information-sharing platforms

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution's National Collections Program in Washington, DC, seeks a professional to assist in developing, reviewing, and organizing collections management policies and guidance, while supporting program administration and coordination.

Qualified candidates have specialized experience in policy development, documentation, and facilitating implementation, with an emphasis on compliance and cross‑functional collaboration across units.