Museum Specialist (Art)

Smithsonian; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithsonian Institution's Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City invites applications for a position in the Curatorial Department. The role requires the ability to read Italian, German, and/or French to support collection research, cataloging, and related duties.

Applicants should have one year of specialized museum experience at the GS-05 level or equivalent, with experience handling objects and using collections management software to improve metadata and object location

Qualifications

• Selective placement factor requiring reading Italian, German, and/or French to support collection research, cataloging and related duties.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-05 in the Federal Service, including handling objects in a museum or similar cultural institution and using collections management software to enhance metadata and/or object location moves.
• Resume must be no more than two pages and should describe actual experience; do not copy from the vacancy announcement.

Skills

Italian/German/French reading

Education

Graduate-level education (1 full academic year)

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located within the Curatorial Department, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (CHSDM). Located on New York City's Museum Mile, in the historic Carnegie Mansion and Garden, Cooper Hewitt is the only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design.

More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

Selective Placement Factor

This position has a Selective Placement Factor, which is a skill, knowledge, ability, or other characteristic essential for the job's satisfactory performance. The Selective PlacementFactor represents the minimum requirements for this position and is a prerequisite for appointment. Applicants who do not meet the Selective Placement Factor are ineligible for further consideration.

SelectivePlacement Factor: You must demonstrate the ability to read Italian, German, and/or French to support collection research, cataloging activities, exhibition development, and related duties.

Experience

You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as handling objects in a museum or similar cultural institution and using collections management software to enhance metadata and/or object location moves.

Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.

Or Education

1 full academic year of related graduate level education

superior academic achievement

Or a Combination

Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications. For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.