Seasonal Museum Technician; History

Summary

This position is located in Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park, in the Office of the Superintendent. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 01/14/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. This is a 2026 Summer Seasonal position.

• Unpacks objects and processes them (e.g., cleans, identifies, and preserves objects).
• Repacks objects, ensuring labeling that preserves data is associated with the objects.
• Catalogs objects; entering data into the designated catalog program.
• Files records in appropriate folders and affixes catalog numbers to objects.
• Prepares, maintains and organizes manual and automated curatorial records including accession records, catalog records, loan forms and donation forms.
• Maintains and organizes other records, such as inventories and object lists.
• Maintains and updates cataloging and database records.
• Performs routine research for catalog records, exhibits and other purposes as assigned.
• Implements museum environmental monitoring program (e.g., gathering data, maintaining monitoring equipment, preparing data record).
• Implements museum maintenance and housekeeping schedules.

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meeting Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Being required to operate a motor vehicle; a valid driver's license required. Must submit Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record; all certified driving records from all states acknowledging all valid driver's licenses must be submitted in a sealed envelope; the applicant must bear the expense.
• Required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• May be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-01/14/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.

• At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service. Experience related to the operation or management of a museum or similar collection of valuable objects. Examples: collections management, registration, cataloging, research, preservation, restoration, or conservation of collections of museum material, or other experience related to the position.

• Successful completion of at least four years of education above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with a major study or 24 hours of related coursework such as art, history, museum studies, scientific subjects or other related field (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours). This education was obtained in an accredited college or university. Must include transcripts.

Combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. To compute this percentage, first divide the total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide the number of semester hours of completed education above high school (that are in excess of 60 semester hours) by 60. Add the two percentages together; the total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.

NOTE:

Only post high school education in excess of two years with 6 semester hours of related courses may be used to qualify for this position. Must include a copy of transcripts.

Experience includes paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations. 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.

Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified…