Museum Specialist, Collections & Exhibits Lead

Smithsonian; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, is seeking a Museum Specialist in the National Air and Space Museum. The role supports handling, packing, storage, shipping, and preservation of artifacts within the National Collections, across NASM sites in DC, Chantilly, VA, and Suitland, MD.

The position leads projects, coordinates a team of technicians, and ensures adherence to museum standards. Travel to NASM sites may be required; trust fund appointment type is indefinit e.

Qualifications

• Experience handling large aerospace artifacts with packing, movement, and preservation knowledge.
• Experience researching local/international artifact transportation regulations, permits, and heritage laws.
• Experience packing/crating artifacts for transportation with proper materials and enclosures.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical expertise for collection-related projects, ensuring safe care and movement of artifacts.
• Dedicate about one pay period day to Exhibit Productions Department tasks, including case installations and maintenance.
• Perform technical tasks in support of collections management and collaborate with a team of technicians and specialists.

Skills

Artifact handling

Equipment operation

Team leadership

Documentation systems

Tools

The Museum System

Job description

Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, is seeking a Museum Specialist in the National Air and Space Museum. The role supports handling, packing, storage, shipping, and preservation of artifacts within the National Collections, across NASM sites in DC, Chantilly, VA, and Suitland, MD.

The position leads projects, coordinates a team of technicians, and ensures adherence to museum standards. Travel to NASM sites may be required; trust fund appointment type is indefinit e.