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KID Museum

Maker Educator

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$50K - $55K/yr

Serve as a core member of the KID Museum education team, fostering an inquiry-based, self-directed learning environment that encourages innovation, discovery, and creative problem-solving throughout ...

National Inventors Hall of Fame

Museum Manager

Alexandria, VA

$63K - $72K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Self-directed, motivated, flexible * Ability to interact with all levels of professional contacts ... Museum/specialty retail background with an understanding of specialty retail concepts * Proven ...

City of Alexandria

Museum Technician PT

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$18.67 - $32.85/hr

Part-time Museum Technician The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered ... This work is performed under the direct supervision of the Code-supported Archaeologist in ...

Walters Art Museum

Monitor Room Supervisor (39048)

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$17.50 - $20.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

... the Museum's policies and procedures and ensures that all officers maintain the required skill levels to perform their assigned duties; * monitoring and evaluating the performance of all direct ...

Walters Art Museum

Engineering Supervisor (39689)

Baltimore, MD · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The museum's campus includes five historic buildings and 36,000 art objects. Today, the Walters ... Perform or direct minor repairs within the department's capabilities and coordinate qualified ...

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Museum of the Bible

Ambassador

Washington, DC

$25/hr

... directed, in coordinating protocols on assigned floors in emergency situations in line with MOTB standard operating procedures. * Being trained as a docent to possess strong knowledge of museum ...

Museum of the Bible, Inc.

Ambassador

Washington, DC · On-site

$25/hr

... directed, in coordinating protocols on assigned floors in emergency situations in line with MOTB standard operating procedures. * Being trained as a docent to possess strong knowledge of museum ...

Glenstone Museum

Line Cook

Potomac, MD

$23 - $25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Position Overview Reporting to the Chef, the Line Cook provides direct hands-on production in the kitchen for the Museum Café. Under direction of the Chef, the Line Cook will provide support setting ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for museum director in Silver Spring, MD is $116,278.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,900.00 and $173,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a museum director do?

A museum director oversees all aspects of a museum’s operation, including defining the concept of the museum and signing off on each collection or exhibit. In this career, you usually work closely with a board of directors when making these decisions. Your duties are to communicate with curators and other members of the museum staff, and deal with the museum’s finances. Because of the different facets of this career, a museum director must have or be willing to develop a diverse set of skills.

What does a museum director do?

A Museum Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a museum's operations, including managing staff, developing exhibits, securing funding, and ensuring the preservation of collections. They set the strategic vision for the museum and work closely with the board, donors, and the community to fulfill the museum’s mission. Museum Directors also play a key role in educational programming, public relations, and financial management to ensure the museum’s long-term success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a museum director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Museum Director, you need expertise in museum administration, art or history knowledge, fundraising, and typically a relevant advanced degree. Familiarity with collection management systems, donor databases, and grant-writing tools is crucial. Leadership, strategic vision, and strong interpersonal skills help foster community engagement and effective team management. These competencies are vital for preserving collections, securing funding, and ensuring the museum’s mission is achieved.

What are some of the primary challenges museum directors face in balancing curatorial vision with operational responsibilities?

Museum Directors often juggle the creative aspects of shaping exhibitions and collections with the practical demands of managing budgets, staff, and community engagement. Balancing these priorities requires strong leadership and communication skills, as Directors must coordinate with curators, educators, fundraising teams, and external stakeholders. Navigating funding limitations while maintaining high-quality programming and ensuring the museum's mission is upheld can be particularly challenging. Success in this role often depends on the ability to build strategic partnerships and foster a collaborative work environment.
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Infographic showing various Museum Director job openings in Silver Spring, MD as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,278 per year, or $55.9 per hour.

Museum Specialist (Collection Processing Unit) - IS-1016-11

Smithsonian Institution

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 4 days ago

Smithsonian Institution rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

2nd of 29 rated museums

Job description

OPEN DATE: August 12, 2026                   
CLOSING DATE: August 25, 2026               
POSITION TYPE: Trust Fund
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Indefinite   
SCHEDULE: Full Time
DUTY LOCATION: Chantilly, VA

Position sensitivity and risk:
Non-Sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Open to all qualified applicants

What are Trust Fund Positions?
Trust Fund positions are unique to the Smithsonian. They are paid for from a variety of sources, including the Smithsonian endowment, revenue from our business activities, donations, grants and contracts. Trust employees are not part of the civil service, nor does trust fund employment lead to Federal status. The salary ranges for trust positions are generally the same as for federal positions and in many cases trust and federal employees work side by side. Trust employees have their own benefit program, which may include Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Transit/Commuter Benefits, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Annual and Sick Leave, Family Friendly Leave, 403b Retirement Plan, Discounts for Smithsonian Memberships, Museum Stores and Restaurants, Credit Union, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (Child Care), Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care). 
 
Conditions of Employment
  • 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.
  • The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States.  Proof of eligibility to work in U.S. is not required to apply.
  • Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. 
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within nine (9) months of hire.
  • Must successfully pass and comply with all required drug testing procedures.
This position is located in the Collections Processing Unit (CPU), National Air and Space Museum (NASM) on the National Mall (NMB), and the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (UHC) in Chantilly, VA and the Paul E. Garber Restoration Facility in Suitland, MD which is responsible for properly protecting the National Collections of Aeronautics and Space Artifacts in perpetuity, guaranteeing intellectual as well as physical control over those collections.
The purpose of this position is to support the handling, packing, storage, shipment, maintenance, and preservation of artifacts within the National Collection. The incumbent serves as both a skilled member of the unit and a project team lead, coordinating and directing the work of lower-graded museum technicians and specialists engaged in the handling, storage, shipping, maintenance, preservation, and exhibition of National Collection artifacts.
  • Perform tasks of a technical nature in support of collections management. Works with a crew of museum technicians and specialists that are responsible for the packing, handling, moving, transporting, storing, and monitoring of artifacts such as airplanes, helicopters, aircraft engines, missiles, cannons, guns, spacecraft, satellites, spacesuits, uniforms, art, and other related aeronautical and space objects, many times serving as the team leader for such projects.
  • Routinely makes use of the museum's computerized collections information system, The Museum System. This includes creating specific artifact records, adding information to those record, and working with the Curatorial Departments and other units of the Collections Department to keep records up to date.
  • Disassemble, assemble, load, unload, secure, crate, or cradle aforementioned types of artifacts. These tasks require the incumbent to design and construction cradles, dollies, and other supports necessary to ensure safe handling, movement, and storage of the artifacts. Performs all types of artifact handling operations, including de/installations, which require the operation of trucks, tractor-trailers, hoists, forklifts and similar equipment.
  • Articulate and communicate to the team the assignment, project, problem to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within nine (9) months of hire.

Must successfully pass and comply with all required drug testing procedures.

To qualify for the IS-11 based on experience, applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the IS/GS-09 grade level. Qualifying experience must include:
  • Experience handling large (such as 20' x 10' in size) aerospace artifacts, including techniques for packing, unpacking, and physically moving objects in regards to understanding appropriate environmental conditions, security protocols, and preventive conservation measures to ensure the safety and preservation of the artifacts during handling and transportation.
  • Experience researching local and international regulations governing artifact transportation, including customs requirements, import/export permits, and cultural heritage protection laws.
  •  Experience packing and crating artifacts for transportation, considering their fragility, size, and material composition while selecting appropriate packing materials, such as acid-free tissue paper, foam, or padding, and using proper techniques to create protective enclosures or crates.
 
Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to higher education programs of U.S. Institutions by an organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and should be included as part of your application package.
 
Any false statement in your application may result in rejection of your application and may also result in termination after employment begins.
  
Join us in "Inspiring Generations through Knowledge and Discovery."
 
Resumes should include a description of your paid and non-paid work experience that is related to this job; starting and ending dates of job (month and year); and average number of hours worked per week.  
What To Expect Next: Once the vacancy announcement closes, a review of your resume will be compared against the qualification and experience requirements related to this job. After review of applicant resumes is complete, qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
 
Relocation expenses are not paid.
The Smithsonian Institution provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact NASM-HR@SI.EDU. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.  To learn more, please review the Smithsonian's Accommodation Procedures. 
 
The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To review The Smithsonian's EEO program information, please click the following: https://www.si.edu/oeo   

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