Assistant Museum Curatorial Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

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Position Title - Student Library Assistant II_Off-Campus FWS

Level of Support - Student Support II

Position Type - Off-Campus FWS

Number of Openings - 1

Work Hours - During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm)

Wage Per Hour - 19.65

Division/School - Division/School

Department Name - Smithsonian Libraries

Department Bio - The Smithsonian Libraries support curatorial, research, exhibition, educational, and other program activities of the Smithsonian Institution's 21 museums and multiple research centers. The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden (HMSG) Library is on the 4th floor of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, the Nation's museum of modern and contemporary art, located at the intersection of Independence Ave, SW and 7th St., SW, one block from the L'Enfant Plaza metro station.

Position Specific Summary - The HMSG Library Assistant will gain experience with collections maintenance, circulation and patron services, interlibrary loan, research methods, acquisitions and gifts processing, and may work on special projects. Tasks include computer work, repetitively lifting light objects and boxes of books (that may weigh as much as 20 pounds), pushing loaded book trucks (that may weigh up to 100 pounds), climbing stools and ladders, and reaching to the floor.

Standard Position Description - The student will support and coordinate administrative and logistical tasks in a GW library. Tasks may include: coordinating projects, assist with supervision and training for student staff, overseeing operating procedures for closing shifts, retrieving and reshelving materials, staff the reference desk and assist on-site patrons, fulfilling patron requests for scans and photocopies of materials, stacks management, assisting staff with researching patron reference queries, and record keeping tasks to support collection management practices. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.

Professional Outcomes - Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism, Inclusion, Technology and Data, Career Development

Required Qualifications - Some applicable educational, technical, or professional experience required, some training will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications - Able to work unsupervised and independently. Able to do detailed, painstaking work with accuracy and efficiency. Familiar with bibliographic details such as title, author. Good communication and problem-solving. Interest in international modern and contemporary art.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date - 07/13/2026

Job Close Date - 10/01/2026

Campus Location - Off-Campus FWS Partner - DC Location

Work Type Designation - In-Person

Hiring Manager Name - Lashawn Mahoney

Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement - The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment–free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices. For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.

Background Check

The student employee will: - Off-Campus FWS position or a position with an external community partner - May or may not require a background check or work clearances external to GW.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Federal Work Study (FWS) offer for the current school year? FWS positions require a FWS offer from the Office of Student Financial Aid. Please do not apply for FWS positions if you have not been offered a FWS award.
   • Yes
   • No

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. FWS Program Student Statement (Only Attach the Official Document)
3. Library Availability Form (complete & attach): go.gwu.edu/libraryform

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter