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Remote Museum Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Museum Curator

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$169K - $197K/yr

Ensuring timely and accurate maintenance of The Museum System (TMS) database entries for permanent collections and exhibition objects. * Evaluating loan requests from other institutions to borrow ...

Museum Curator

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$169K - $197K/yr

Ensuring timely and accurate maintenance of The Museum System (TMS) database entries for permanent collections and exhibition objects. * Evaluating loan requests from other institutions to borrow ...

Museum Curator

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$143K - $187K/yr

Degree: museum work; or in an applicable subject-matter field. OR * Combination of education and experience courses equivalent to a major, as shown in 1. above, plus appropriate experience or ...

Museum Curator

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$169K - $197K/yr

Degree: museum work; or in an applicable subject-matter field. OR * Combination of education and experience courses equivalent to a major, as shown in 1 above, plus appropriate experience or ...

Museum Curator

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$169K - $197K/yr

Degree: museum work; or in an applicable subject-matter field. OR * Combination of education and experience courses equivalent to a major, as shown in 1 above, plus appropriate experience or ...

Assistant Conservator

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$85K - $111K/yr

The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is a bureau of the Smithsonian Institution responsible for the acquisition, curation, and preservation of collections of objects and specimens of natural ...

Administrative Assistant (REMOTE)

Chantilly, VA · Remote

$18.50 - $24.75/hr

The position is remote. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and ...

Administrative Assistant (REMOTE)

Chantilly, VA · Remote

$18.50 - $24.75/hr

The position is remote. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and ...

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How much do remote museum jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote museum in Washington is $71,615.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33,820.00 and $97,703.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Remote Museum job?

A Remote Museum job involves working for a museum or cultural institution in a virtual or off-site capacity. Roles may include digital curation, virtual tours, research, education, or administration, all conducted remotely. These jobs leverage technology to manage collections, engage audiences, and support museum operations without requiring physical presence.

What are the typical responsibilities of a remote museum professional, and how do they work with on-site staff?

Remote museum professionals are often responsible for developing virtual exhibitions, creating digital educational resources, leading online tours, and managing social media or online collections. They regularly collaborate with curators, educators, and technical staff located on-site through video meetings, cloud-based project management tools, and email communication. Working remotely requires strong self-motivation and excellent communication skills to stay aligned with the museum’s goals and ongoing projects. This team structure enables museums to reach wider audiences and provide innovative virtual experiences without sacrificing the quality of collaboration or content.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote Museum position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Remote Museum Educator or Curator, you need expertise in art history or museum studies, strong research skills, and experience designing educational or curatorial content for online platforms. Familiarity with digital tools such as virtual tour software, content management systems, and video conferencing platforms is often required. Creative communication, adaptability, and the ability to engage diverse audiences are standout soft skills. These competencies are essential for delivering interactive, accessible museum experiences to remote audiences and maintaining high educational standards.

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Museum Curator

Museum Curator

National Gallery of Art

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

$169K - $197K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

Summary
The National Gallery of Art welcomes all people to explore art, creativity, and our shared humanity. Millions of people come through our doors each year, with even more online, making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Our renowned collection includes over 160,000 works of art, from the ancient world to today. Admission to the West and East Buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions, and public programs is always free.
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Duties
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The National Gallery of Art serves the United States in a national role by preserving, collecting, exhibiting, and fostering the understanding of works of art at the highest possible museum and scholarly standards. The Division of Paintings and Sculpture is responsible for the Gallery's acquisition, care, study, and display of a world-class collection of European and American paintings and sculpture. The incumbent is an established scholar and recognized connoisseur and serves as Museum Curator (Head of Northern European Paintings) reporting to the Head of European and American Art.
Duties for this position include.
  • Proposing, organizing, and coordinating or overseeing the development of major and minor exhibitions of Northern European Renaissance and Baroque paintings both from the Gallery's holdings and from other institutions and private collections.
  • Managing over 370 Old Master paintings in the permanent collection.
  • Performing and/or delegating scholarly and technical work to ensure thorough, up-to-date cataloguing, safe and orderly storage, and documentation of Northern European paintings belonging to the Gallery or proposed as gifts, purchases and loans.
  • Ensuring timely and accurate maintenance of The Museum System (TMS) database entries for permanent collections and exhibition objects.
  • Evaluating loan requests from other institutions to borrow paintings for special exhibitions; making recommendations for loan decisions and special loan conditions.
  • Performing and overseeing advanced scholarly research on Northern European Renaissance and Baroque paintings in the collection and on prospective acquisitions, or in the areas of special expertise, and for inclusion or examination in exhibitions, scholarly journals, Gallery publications, lectures, and symposia.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment
  • You must be a United States Citizen.
  • This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • See "Other Information" section regarding Selective Service requirements.
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a supervisory probationary period

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website. It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this job announcement. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
A. Degree: museum work; or in an applicable subject-matter field.
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B. Combination of education and experience courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
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C. Four years of experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study as shown in A above.
Specialized Experience Statement: Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-14 level in the Federal service or private sector preforming and overseeing advanced scholarly research on Northern European Renaissance and Baroque paintings for a art museum.
OPM Qualifications Standard:
Individual Occupational Requirements: Museum Curator Series 1015 Associated Group standard: Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions
Other Relevant Eligibility Criteria: None
You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Merit promotion applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 level.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Note: Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for selection consideration may be required to submit writing and/or work samples as part of the interview/selection process. If the hiring office decides to request a writing and/or work sample as part of its selection process, the vacancy contact will reach out to you by email to: (1) inform you of this requirement; and (2) provide further instructions.
Education
This position has an education requirement.
Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.
Additional information
The National Gallery of Art fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO Policy: http://help.usajobs.gov/equal-employment-opportunity
More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
This position is not included in the bargaining unit.
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
EEO Policy: https://help.usajobs.gov/equal-employment-opportunity
Reasonable Accommodation Policy: https://help.usajobs.gov/reasonable-accommodation
Veterans Information: https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans
Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements visit the following websites:
  • Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A
  • Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
  • Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
  • Other Special Appointment Authorities

Reasonable Accommodation Requests:
To learn more, please consult the following resources:
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Flexible Spending Accounts - http://www.fsafeds.com/
Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp
Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp
Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp
Retirement Program - http://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.