Museum Technician (Temporary)

National Park Service; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Hawaii seeks a Museum Technician to manage cataloging of artifacts and perform routine preservation work. The role includes handling loan docs, insurance, and shipping papers while monitoring storage environments for temperature and humidity.

Tours or talks about the collection may be part of duties. Seasonal staffing supports the Cultural Resource Management Division, with an emphasis on accurate cataloging and clerical tasks to aid exhibits and storage at Hawaii

Qualifications

• Identify and classify objects similar to known items.
• Catalog museum objects and enter data in the catalog program.
• Perform routine cleaning, stabilization, or preservation of artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Identify, independently sort, and classify objects.
• Catalog museum objects and enter cataloging data.
• Clean, stabilize, or preserve artifacts not requiring high specialization.
• Manage loan documents, insurance certificates, and shipping papers.
• Monitor collection storage environment with records of temp, humidity, and pests.
• Give specialized tours or talks about the collection and exhibits.

Skills

Object identification

Cataloging

Data entry

Environmental monitoring

Job description

This position is located in Seasonal Staffing Office-Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, in the Cultural Resource Management Division. Open to the first 30 applicants or until 09/30/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the Museum Technician Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Identify, independently sort, and classify objects that are similar to previously identified objects. Catalogs museum objects and enters cataloging data into the designated NPS catalog program. Perform routine cleaning, stabilization, or preservation of artifacts whose treatment does not require a high degree of specialization.

Ensure that all loan agreements, renewal forms, insurance certificates, shipping papers, and related documentation are completed and properly signed. Monitor the environment of the collection storage and exhibit areas by keeping records on temperature, relative humidity, and pest infestation. Give specialized tours or talks dealing with the museum collection, museum storage, and exhibits. Perform a variety of clerical operations in support of the museum.

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cherished cultural landscapes in the world. Extending from sea level to 13,680 feet, the park encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes - Kilauea and Mauna Loa - and is a designated International Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Requirements & Education

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $25.24 – $32.82/hr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government