Museum Curator

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director (OD), in the Office of Intramural Research (OIR).DutiesAs a Museum Curator your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Serves as senior member of ONHM's exhibit development team, which jointly develops and present new exhibits from initial concept through construction to exhibit launch. Exercises continuing responsibility for the development and maintenance of the collection, including utilizing professional judgment in managing concerted efforts of collection expansion, location and selection of sources, and selective disposal of collection material. Contributes substantially to ONHM's social-media posts and tracking standard metrics, working with other ONHM staff and ICO representatives to celebrate NIH anniversaries, observances, and commemorative occasions. Provides guidance and mentoring to interns and volunteers; arranges and conducts tours of the collection; and develops lectures and educational materials related to the Museum, its collections, and its history for use in ONHM's education and outreach projects. Oversees the development and maintenance of a balanced collection.Who Can ApplyPeace Corps & AmeriCorps VistaIndividuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.Family of overseas employeesFamily members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is, or was, working overseas.Military spousesMilitary spouses relocating under PCS orders, or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty.Land & base managementCertain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.Federal employees who meet the definition of a \"surplus\" or \"displaced\" employee.Current or former competitive service federal employees.Individuals with disabilitiesIndividuals who are eligible under Schedule A.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director (OD), in the Office of Intramural Research (OIR).DutiesAs a Museum Curator your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Serves as senior member of ONHM's exhibit development team, which jointly develops and present new exhibits from initial concept through construction to exhibit launch. Exercises continuing responsibility for the development and maintenance of the collection, including utilizing professional judgment in managing concerted efforts of collection expansion, location and selection of sources, and selective disposal of collection material. Contributes substantially to ONHM's social-media posts and tracking standard metrics, working with other ONHM staff and ICO representatives to celebrate NIH anniversaries, observances, and commemorative occasions. Provides guidance and mentoring to interns and volunteers; arranges and conducts tours of the collection; and develops lectures and educational materials related to the Museum, its collections, and its history for use in ONHM's education and outreach projects. Oversees the development and maintenance of a balanced collection.Who Can ApplyPeace Corps & AmeriCorps VistaIndividuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.Family of overseas employeesFamily members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is, or was, working overseas.Military spousesMilitary spouses relocating under PCS orders, or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty.Land & base managementCertain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.Federal employees who meet the definition of a \"surplus\" or \"displaced\" employee.Current or former competitive service federal employees.Individuals with disabilitiesIndividuals who are eligible under Schedule A.#J-18808-Ljbffr