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Museum Education Intern (Fall 2026)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
OnsiteInternship
Museum of the Bible
Museum of the Bible: Educational museum offering immersive exhibits on the Bible's history.
Must be currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of an undergraduate or graduate program (museum studies, museum education, history, or related); strong research, organizational, and interpersonal skills; cover letter required.
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Sr. History Program Specialist (Museum Curator)
Springfield, Virginia, United States
$104k-$181k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Parsons
ParsonsNYSE: PSN: Provides engineering and technology services for infrastructure and defense.
12+ YOEBachelor's in history/library/museum field or 8+ years museum practice; 12+ years total experience; active Top Secret/SCI clearance; strong research, curation, archival, writing, and copy-editing skills.
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Museum Supervisor
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
$15/hr OnsiteFull Time
NOVA Parks
NOVA Parks: Operates regional parks and recreational facilities in Northern Virginia.
Oversee daily museum operations; strong customer service; ability to work independently and in a team; valid driver’s license; 18+.
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GEOINT History Program Specialist – Senior #793
Springfield, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Allen Integrated Solutions
Allen Integrated Solutions: Provides technical and engineering services for national security missions.
8+ YOEBachelor's in History/Geography/Museum Studies; 8+ years history/museum experience; strong writing/editing; detail, organization, collaboration; onsite Springfield, VA.
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Museum Specialist (General)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$122k-$158k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution: Operates national museums, research centers, and the National Zoo.
1+ YOEExperience managing incoming and outgoing loans, negotiating loan contracts, overseeing object shipping and installation, accessioning, and supervising staff in a museum collections environment.
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Museum Specialist (Art)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$122k-$187k/yr OnsiteFull Time
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: National museum exhibiting and preserving world-class art collections.
1+ YOEDegree in museum work or related field or equivalent experience; specialized experience in treating and documenting paintings; must be U.S. citizen and meet federal qualification standards.
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Museum Manager
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
National Inventors Hall of Fame
National Inventors Hall of Fame: Honors inventors and inspires future innovators through STEM education.
3+ YOE3+ MgmtBachelor's degree, 3+ years management/retail experience, museum or specialty retail background, cash management, strong verbal/written communication, public speaking, computer proficiency, problem solving.
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Senior GEOINT History Program Specialist - Active TS/SCI
Springfield, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
ENS Solutions
ENS Solutions: Provides cybersecurity and identity management solutions to government agencies.
8+ YOEBachelor's in history/library/museum field or 8+ years museum/history experience; 8+ years hands-on experience; strong writing/editing, archival inventorying, curation, project coordination, and attention to detail.
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Assistant Collections Manager
Mount Vernon, Virginia, United States
$20/hr OnsitePart Time
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association: A historic estate and museum preserving George Washington's home and caring for its collections.
Master's degree or equivalent in museum studies/conservation, museum and collections care experience, strong records/database skills, ability to handle fragile artifacts, lift up to 30 lbs, weekend/holiday/overtime availability, valid driver's license, willingness to travel.
hygrothermographs, HOBOs, hand tools, power tools, pallet jacks
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Museum Educator PT seasonal
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
$19-$33/hr OnsitePart Time, Temporary
City of Alexandria
City of Alexandria: Manages public services and governance for the Alexandria community.
1+ YOERequires a college degree in history/public history/museum education or equivalent, at least one year teaching or customer service experience, retail/money-handling experience, strong communication, and ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
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GEOINT History Program Specialist, Senior - TS/SCI Clearance
Springfield, Virginia, United States
$155k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
TULK
TULK: Provides management and technology consulting to the US government.
8+ YOESenior-level history professional with 8+ years in historical research, archives, museum operations, and writing for government audiences.
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Art History Adjunct Instructor
Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States
OnsitePart Time
University of Mary Washington
University of Mary Washington: Public university offering undergraduate and graduate liberal arts degrees.
PhD in Art History preferred; ABD or MA with relevant teaching or museum experience considered; ability to teach in person on Fredericksburg campus.
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PREP COOK (SEASONAL)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$23/hr OnsiteMultiple Commitments Available
Compass Group
Compass GroupLondon Stock Exchange: CPG: Provides contract food and support services globally.
Seasonal prep cook with previous cooking experience; location at National Museum of American History in Washington, DC; schedule varies; pay $23.05/hr.
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Associate Book Conservator (38441)
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
$78k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Walters Art Museum
Walters Art Museum: Public art museum providing free access to global art collections.
5+ YOEMA or MS in art conservation with book conservation; minimum five years museum/library experience; binding, preventive conservation; strong documentation and communication skills.
Microsoft Word, Google Docs
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Senior Manager, Retail
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$100k-$105k/yr OnsiteFull Time, Contract
National Geographic Society
National Geographic Society: Funding and supporting global scientific research, exploration, and education.
7+ YOE3+ Mgmt7+ years experience with 3+ years in management; museum/visitor attraction retail preferred; Bachelor's degree preferred; strong merchandising, inventory, analytics, and leadership skills.
Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, POS Systems
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Digital Media: Local History
Arlington, Virginia, United States
$18/hr OnsiteInternship
WETA
WETA: A public media organization producing television, radio, and digital content.
Researching local history, writing web articles, creating social-media content, strong writing and attention to detail; preferred study in history/English/journalism/museum studies.
Instagram, YouTube, Facebook
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Exhibit Operations Manager
Baltimore or Baltimore
$65k-$82k/yr OnsiteFull Time
National Aquarium
National Aquarium: Operates a public aquarium and aquatic wildlife conservation programs.
6+ YOE3+ MgmtMinimum 6 years in museum/public exhibit operations or event planning; supervisory experience; strong lighting, carpentry, and CAD skills; DMX lighting knowledge; project and budget management.
Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Rhino, CAD software, Project scheduling software, DMX lighting control
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Assistant Director
College Park, Maryland, United States
$75k-$85k/yr OnsiteFull Time
University of Maryland
University of Maryland: Public research university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
7+ YOE2+ MgmtBachelor's degree,7 years professional experience managing business operations,2 years supervising staff; skills in data analytics,negotiation,Microsoft Office and Google Suite; museum experience preferred.
Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Trello, Asana
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Senior GEOINT History Program Specialist
Springfield, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
ManTech
ManTech: Provides technology solutions for defense and intelligence agencies.
8+ YOE8+ years in history/library/museum roles or a related bachelor's degree; experience with archives, artifact curation, content development, copy editing; active TS/SCI with ability to obtain polygraph required.
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Curatorial Assistant
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$47k-$50k/yr OnsiteFull Time
The Phillips Collection
The Phillips Collection: Operates a modern and contemporary art museum and gallery.
1+ YOEBA in Art History or related required,1–2 years museum experience,strong research, writing, communication, and organizational skills; working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; French desirable.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Virtual Gallery
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