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Director, Exhibits Design and Special Projects

Smithsonian Institution · Posted 49 days ago

On-site Full-time Washington, DC $144K – $187K Apply by Aug 3, 2026 Exhibits Specialist ENFJ
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About the Role

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Exhibits, Design, and Special Projects, Office of the Deputy Director HMSG, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden (HMSG), Office of the Under Secretary of Museum and Culture (OUSMC), Smithsonian Institution (SI).

What You'll Do

  • The Director of Exhibits, Design, and Special Projects holds primary responsibility for the planning, design, production, installation, and maintenance of exhibitions as well as public and non-public spaces.
  • In this position, you will: Supervise and direct day-to-day functions of Exhibits, Design, and Special Projects and Publications staff.
  • Oversee short- and long-range program planning for the exhibition programs at HMSG.
  • Plan and manage exhibition, tour, and special project schedules, including the establishment and tracking of project timelines, milestones, and required deliverables.
  • Prepare budget estimates for all departmental teams as well as the museum's upcoming exhibitions support requirements.

Requirements

  • Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date.
  • See the 'Required Documents' section for additional information.
  • For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website.
  • This position has basic education requirements.
  • Requires career/career-conditional status or eligibility.
  • Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Benefits

  • The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options.
  • Please see Benefits at https://www.si.edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts - https://www.fsafeds.com/ Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Long Term Care Insurance - http://www.ltcfeds.com Retirement Program - https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/

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