Exhibits Manager

Summary Exhibits Manager positioned in Office of Museum Programs, National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution (Washington, DC). Responsible for developing and managing exhibitions from conceptual phase through design, production and installation. Job Details Open Date: 03/02/2022 Closed Date: 03/15/2022 Location: Washington, DC Salary: $89,834 - $116,788 per year (GS‑12) Work Schedule: Full‑time, Permanent, Occasional travel Appointment Type: Permanent – Federal Supervisory Status: None Background Check: Credentialing & Suitability/Fitness Responsibilities Work with cross‑functional teams to ensure exhibitions reflect NMAI philosophy and mission, and that content is organized, coherent and accessible to broad audiences. Develop and manage the exhibition production and installation process, including approaches, schedules, and cost estimates for major exhibits, meeting NMAI, SI and museum industry standards. Work with museum management and cross‑functional teams to define and maintain project elements: scope, schedule, budget, goals, educational objectives, roles, responsibilities and ground rules for operations and decision‑making. Serve as central point of contact for all phases of project planning and implementation, preparing documentation for senior management review. Communicate project status regularly to team members and senior managers. Ensure exhibitions accurately reflect the philosophy and mission of NMAI. Qualifications Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS‑11, involving use of Native knowledge as a primary resource to manage, plan, and develop museum exhibitions from conceptual phase through design, production, and installation, ensuring projects are brought to completion within scope, schedule and budget. Education: No education qualification requirement. Conditions of Employment Pass pre‑employment background investigation. May need to complete a probationary period. Maintain a bank account for direct deposit/electronic transfer. Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with selective service. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Required by Smithsonian Institution policy. For the latest information, see Smithsonian Institution’s FAQs. Benefits The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and retirement program options. Full details are available at Equal Employment Opportunity The Smithsonian embraces diversity and equal employment opportunity ( Contact Information Molly Abromavage Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io

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