Collections Information Specialist

Description

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History invites applications from motivated, collaborative information professionals for two Collections Information Specialist positions—one a permanent appointment, and the other a four-year term appointment to support a major collections move and related projects. Both positions are located within the Digital Programs Office, which is responsible for providing internal and public access to data and media documenting more than 1.7 million collections objects.

Both Collections Information Specialist positions will directly contribute to the museum’s goals in digitization, collections stewardship, and access. In addition to conducting a variety of collections data and systems tasks, the people in these positions will develop trainings for staff and other internal stakeholders, provide help desk support for museum departments, and assist in developing and applying digital asset and data modelling best practices.

The most qualified applicants will have knowledge of digital collections applications and standards, ability to work with databases, and customer service skills, as gained through experience, education, or a combination of the two.

The full position description and application instructions are available at the following links:

Permanent position:

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/668393400 (Open to applications from the public)

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/668393000 (Open to applications from current/former government employees)

Term position:

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/668392200 (Open to applications from the public)

Please note that applicants interested in both opportunities (permanent and term) must apply to both announcements, in order to be considered for both positions.

Starting Salary GS-09 - $61,947 per year with promotion potential, plus benefits.

Open 8/10/2022 through 8/24/2022.

Contact Abigail Karow with questions: NMAHApplications@si.edu or (202) 633-3584

The Smithsonian is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.