Museum Technician (History)

U.S Holocaust Memorial Museum • Bowie, MD

450d • $55,924 - $72,703

About The Position

The Museum Technician (History) position at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum involves managing and maintaining the museum's collections. This role is essential for ensuring the accurate tracking, documentation, and handling of items within the museum, contributing to the institution's mission of Holocaust remembrance and education. The technician will work closely with collections management staff to support the museum's operational needs, including digitization and transportation of collections.

Requirements

• 1 year of specialized experience comparable to the GS-5 level related to museum collections management.
• Experience in arranging or rearranging museum collections and conducting physical tracking of collections items.
• Ability to create and maintain collection documentation and adhere to policies regarding access and handling of museum collections.
• Experience in assisting with transportation arrangements for museum collections.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate level education related to museum studies or a similar field.
• Experience with collections imaging procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical tracking of collections items using electronic and manual systems, including barcoding technology.
• Participate in regular collections inventories.
• Assist in established procedures for the digitization and photography of collections items.
• Create and maintain collection documentation, including hardcopy and electronic registration records.
• Assist higher graded collections management staff with transportation arrangements for collections.
• Retrieve items from and return them to storage, condition reporting objects, and packing and unpacking shipping containers.
• Operate various vehicles to accomplish collection moves, including motor vehicles, forklifts, and personal lifts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed