Museum Technician (Seasonal)

About the opportunity

Museum Technicians support collection care by maintaining storage and environmental systems, cleaning and inventorying objects, packing and labeling items for preservation, and assisting with the installation and upkeep of exhibits. This temporary seasonal position is not to exceed 1560 hours and is expected to start around December 2026. The role involves implementing museum maintenance and housekeeping schedules, gathering data for environmental monitoring and integrated pest management, and performing routine cleaning of artifacts such as historic books, furniture, textiles, ceramics, documents, and photographs.

Salary and benefits

• Remuneration of $24.40 to $31.72 per hour
• Uniform allowance provided
• Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed

Who can apply?

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Must possess at least one full year of specialized experience comparable to the GS-04 grade level, such as collection management, cataloging museum materials, research archives, or basic preservation methods
• Alternatively, successful completion of at least four years of education above high school (120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours) leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or 24 semester hours of coursework in art, history, museum studies, or a closely related field
• Alternatively, a combination of education and experience
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old, or at least 16 years old with a high school diploma, formal vocational training, school authority agreement, or enrollment in a secondary school working during vacation or part-time
• Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirements

Required documents

• A 2-page resume clearly indicating job duties, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and hours worked per week
• Complete Assessment Questionnaire
• College transcripts if qualifying based on education
• Veterans' preference documentation (such as DD-214 or SF-15) if applicable
• Documentation for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration if applicable

When to apply

• Applications open on September 7, 2026
• Application deadline is September 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM (EST)
• Note: The announcement may close after the first 30 applicants are received

How to apply

• Log in or create an account on USAJOBS
• Select 'Apply' to start the application process and complete the occupational questionnaire
• Select or build the required 2-page resume
• Upload supporting documents including transcripts and veteran documentation if applicable
• Review the application package, certify that the information is true, and submit

Additional information

• Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication
• Selectee may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and/or shift work
• Valid state driver's license and submission of driving records may be required
• Likely entry on duty is December 2026
• Applicants will get a response from this announcement by approximately October-November 2026