Collections Stewardship & Policy Specialist

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithsonian Institution seeks a qualified professional to support the National Collections Program. The role focuses on developing, reviewing, and organizing collections management policies, plans, and procedures, with adherence to SD 600, within a multidisciplinary cultural heritage setting.

Responsibilities include providing administrative and logistical support for collections initiatives and maintaining digital information-sharing platforms to facilitate collaboration across units and

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at or above GS-09 level in a federal setting.
• Develop, review, edit, and organize collections management policies and procedures.
• Provide administrative, logistical, and programmatic support for collections initiatives.
• Maintain digital information-sharing platforms and ensure compliance with SD 600.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and reviewing institution- and unit-level collections policies.
• Edit and organize implementation documents for collections initiatives.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for program activities.
• Maintain and support digital information-sharing platforms related to collections.

Skills

Policy development

Policy review

Policy editing

Organizing documents

Administrative support

Digital platforms management

Education

PhD or equivalent doctoral degree / 3 years grad education

Job description

Smithsonian Institution seeks a qualified professional to support the National Collections Program. The role focuses on developing, reviewing, and organizing collections management policies, plans, and procedures, with adherence to SD 600, within a multidisciplinary cultural heritage setting.

Responsibilities include providing administrative and logistical support for collections initiatives and maintaining digital information-sharing platforms to facilitate collaboration across units and