History Program Specialist; Museum Curator Security Clearance

Position: History Program Specialist (Museum Curator) with Security Clearance
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Job Description:

The GEOINT His t o ry Program S pecialist - Mid, is responsible for the development and execution of the his t o ri cal program, from research and writing to curation and operations . T his individual supports the operation and maintenance of the Customer his t o ry archives and all associated material residing in the His t o ri cal Research Center, and to preserve and communicate Customer's his t o ry to Customer's employees and public affairs mission both internally and externally .

Duties include content development and execution, museum support, and His t o ri cal Research Center archiving and curation .

Duties Include:

* Content Development & Execution:
Research, develop, and execute a high volume of his t o ri cal content illustrating Customer's his t o ry for both internal and external audiences . Products include articles, brochures, social media posts, podcast production, website content, museum exhibits, and museum tour guides.
* His t o ri cal Research Center Archiving:
Archival processing, customary basic preservation procedures, inventorying and entering records metadata, assisting in collaborative efforts with Customer Records Management and the National Archives. Organize archival records and apply the proper classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials while providing reference services and assistance for users needing archival materials . Research and record the origins and his t o ri cal significance of archival materials .

Answer and receive external phone/email inquiries and ability to conduct the background research to generate a response.
* His t o ri cal Research Center Curation:
Record processing for artifacts and assistance with the inventorying and enforcing accountability procedures for his t o ri cal artifacts in Customer custody . Ensuring measurement and metrics are accurately recorded. Locate new materials and advise government customers on acquisition, preservation, and display possibilities . Assist the Program Manager and Customer His t o ri a n on Customer's his t o ry audit including attending meetings, working with auditors , and performing curation inspections as required .

Work deaccessions forms and reports for items along with managing the removal process from start to finish.
* Customer Museum Support :
Work with other museums on loans, exhibits, artifact solicitation, and advise in acquisition decisions. T his also includes researching, developing, and producing his t o ri cal displays, posters, exhibits, museum experiences, and any museum specific communications about Customer his t o ry program. Provide guided tours of the museum and exhibits.

Required Skills:

* Education:

A minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in His t o ry, Geography, Library Science, Museum Studies, Museum Science, or a related field . 1-year experience in the career field of curation or a certificate from an approved technical curatorial program in museum management required .

* Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in the career field of his t o ry, geography, library science, museum studies, or museum science role . In lieu of a bachelor's degree, the candidate must have 5+ years of direct museum practice, artifact preservation, curation, or his t o ry-related positions.
* Communication

Skills:

Strong written and verbal communication abilities with an eagerness to draft, edit, and proofread materials.
* Attention to Detail: A high degree of accuracy and thoroughness when completing tasks such as inventorying and entering records metadata or recording the origins and significance of archival materials.
* Organizational

Skills:

The ability to assist with multiple tasks and prioritize assignments…