Curatorial Research Specialist

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 71,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution is seeking a Museum Specialist for the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC. The role focuses on research, documentation, and interpretation of the museum's collections. You will support curatorial activities and assist with acquisitions, loans, and related workflows.

Open to qualified applicants; trust fund position with potential for advancement. NIH/NA? (not applicable). Relocation not paid.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting with research related to museum collections, exhibitions, publications, or other scholarly projects.
• Education: 2 full academic years of graduate education or master’s degree in related fields such as African American studies, history, anthropology or museum studies.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be qualifying.

Responsibilities

• Assist curatorial staff with research, documentation, development, and interpretation of the museum's collections.
• Support acquisitions and loans by researching objects and compiling documentation.
• Conduct research to support exhibitions, publications, and collections projects.
• Coordinate with staff on care, documentation, access, and interpretation of objects.

Skills

Museum research

Cataloging

Archival research

Education

Graduate education or Master’s in related field

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution is seeking a Museum Specialist for the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC. The role focuses on research, documentation, and interpretation of the museum's collections. You will support curatorial activities and assist with acquisitions, loans, and related workflows.

Open to qualified applicants; trust fund position with potential for advancement. NIH/NA? (not applicable). Relocation not paid.