Museum Curator IS-1015-11

Smithsonian Institution•Washington, DC

3d•$85,447 - $133,142•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located organizationally in Content and Interpretation, National Museum of the American Latino (NMAL), Under Secretary for Museums and Culture, Smithsonian Institution (SI). SI is a diverse museum and research complex dedicated to the increase and diffusion of knowledge. NMAL connects with audiences both online and in-person as a national museum dedicated to enriching the appreciation of America’s Latino heritage, sharing the experiences and perspectives of Latinos across history and deepen our shared understanding of what it means to be American.

Requirements

Degree: museum work; or in an applicable subject-matter field.
Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Four years of experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study as shown in A above.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the IS-9 level in the Federal service or comparable experience outside the Federal government.
Scholarly knowledge within the context and historiographies of Latino contributions to U.S. art, history, culture and science.
Advanced degree in interdisciplinary studies with multiple areas of subdisciplines such as: History, Foodways, Art (Contemporary and Traditional), or Cultural Studies.
Knowledge of American Latino history and familiarity with different facets and points of view.
Ability to conduct primary and community-based research
Experience in developing exhibition scripts, supporting elements and public programming projects
Ability to communicate in written and spoken English
Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated.
Complete a Probationary Period.
Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.
Eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate in Spanish

Responsibilities

Advances the Museum’s strategic and interpretive plans by pursuing work that supports the Museum’s mission, interpretive program and philosophy of community-centered engagement.
Studies Latino contributions to U.S. history, culture, and science and demonstrates interdisciplinary and creative approaches to the field.
Helps to identify possible acquisitions and researches the same. Develops and carries out gallery exhibitions, online digital exhibitions, books, articles, live public programs, podcasts, blogs etc.
Works to extend the ability of the collections to tell inclusive and revealing stories of the past and present; maintain standards of physical care and intellectual control of the collections; extends public access to the wealth of knowledge the collections represent.
Uses primary research and scholarship to understand and deploy the Museum’s collections. Contributes documentation and historical context essential to collections records and collaborates with collections management staff to help monitor conservation and storage needs and to determine digitization priorities.
Contributes generously to advancing the effectiveness of Museum operations
Demonstrates ability and willingness to work collaboratively with all museum departments including curatorial, collections, education, digital, exhibit design teams as well as interns and fellows, colleagues and communities.