Museum Specialist (Art)

National Gallery of Art; Washington (District of Columbia); Teletrabalho; USD 71 000 - 92 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, seeks a team member to support the Division of Prints and Drawings by moving works to an offsite storage facility. The role reports to the Collections Manager and aligns with the Chief Conservation and Curatorial Officer's staff.

Key duties include reorganizing and consolidating works on paper, housing decisions in consultation with curators and conservators, and documenting movements in The Museum System (TMS).

Qualificações

• This position does not have an education requirement.

Responsabilidades

• Re-organize and consolidate prints, drawings, illustrated books, and editioned works of art in the Division of Prints and Drawings to be moved offsite, ensuring the safe housing and care of the collection.
• Determine appropriate housing for works on paper in consultation with curators, conservators, and collections management team; rehouse objects as necessary in preparation for the move offsite.
• Pull and safely transport works on paper between art storage to secure staging areas and loading dock.
• Coordinate movements of art with collections management team.
• Accurately record art movements in (The Museum System) TMS in a timely fashion.
• Coordinate movement of art for collection photography, inventory, or staff access.
• Apply knowledge of the history of prints and drawings to accurately identify media and consult appropriate resources for cataloging.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

We are the nation's art museum, home to a renowned collection of over 160,000 works of art from antiquity to today. Millions of people come through our doors each year— with even more online—making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Located on the National Mall, admission to the West and East Buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions, and public programs is always free.

Key Responsibilities

The National Gallery of Art serves the nation by welcoming all people to explore and experience art, creativity, and our shared humanity. This position is located within the Division of Prints and Drawings, on the staff of the Chief Conservation and Curatorial Officer (C/CL). The immediate supervisor is the Collections Manager, and in turn the Andrew W. Mellon Senior Curator of Prints and Drawings.

The Division of Prints and Drawings is responsible for the care, study, and display of nearly 120,000 prints, drawings, and illustrated books in the National Gallery's collection. The purpose of this position is to assist the Collections Management team with the preparation and move of artworks to a new offsite storage facility (Pod 6).

Duties for this position include Re-organize and consolidate prints, drawings, illustrated books, and editioned works of art in the Division of Prints and Drawings to be moved offsite, ensuring the safe housing and care of the collection. Determine appropriate housing for works on paper in consultation with curators, conservators, and collections management team; rehouse objects as necessary in preparation for the move offsite.

Pull and safely transport works on paper between art storage to secure staging areas and loading dock. Coordinate movements of art with collections management team. Accurately record art movements in (The Museum System) TMS in a timely fashion. Coordinate movement of art for collection photography, inventory, or staff access. Apply knowledge of the history of prints and drawings to accurately identify media and consult appropriate resources for cataloging.

Requirements & Education

This position does not have an education requirement.

The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Flexible Spending Accounts - https://www.fsafeds.com/ Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Retirement Program - https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Gallery of Art, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $70623 – $91815/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-11.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.