Exhibits Specialist (Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden)

Salary

$53,105 – $69,035 per year

Pay Scale & Grade

IS 07

Location

Washington, DC

Appointment Type

Intermittent – This is not a Federal Position, but has similar requirements and benefits. Please note that this position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the US.

Work Schedule

Intermittent – Part-Time, Intermittent, NTE 1 year

Clarification from the Agency

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES. This is a temporary and intermittent role, Not to Exceed 1 Year with work scheduled around the needs of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden exhibition installation calendar.

DUTIES

This Exhibition Specialist position is located in the Office of Exhibits, Design and Special Projects. The department is responsible for planning, design, and installation of exhibitions in the Museum’s public spaces, including the Plaza and Sculpture Garden, while also creating architectural models, construction plans, contracts, and schedules; managing exhibition construction projects, providing design services and installation for lighting exhibitions, audio-visual installations, and multi-media site-specific installations for public areas of the museum.

In this position, you will:

• Works with designers, conservators, and other museum specialists to ensure appropriate use of available techniques and methods that offer object safety while maintaining quality and cost effectiveness.
• Assists in fabricating exhibit components and/or interactive prototypes and exhibition object mounts.
• Cleans exhibition casework, vitrines, and components in galleries.

This is a temporary and intermittent role, Not to Exceed 1 Year with work scheduled around the needs of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden exhibition installation calendar.

REQUIREMENTS

Conditions of Employment

• Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
• Complete a Probationary Period
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS:

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Qualification requirements must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date.

Physical Demands – The incumbent needs manual dexterity to operate hand and power tools. They must have the physical agility to climb ladders or scaffolds and to work in a variety of positions. Sometimes work is required in cramped areas, on temporary platforms, and overhead. They must have the ability to do lifting in excess of 50lbs.

Work Environment – Work is generally performed in gallery exhibition areas, outdoor areas, or in a workshop setting. The incumbent is exposed to noise and dust from power equipment and personal protective equipment is required.

Visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/732322700 for more details.