Exhibition Specialist - Daughters of the American Revolution : Job Details

The DAR is seeking a highly organized museum professional to join the team as our new Exhibition Specialist!

This position, in collaboration with museum staff, will be responsible for all aspects of the exhibition lifecycle, which includes the planning, administration, and implementation of special exhibitions and collection-based installation and rotations throughout the Museum. They will also serve as the exhibition registrar and oversee all aspects of the administrative side of an exhibition from start to finish.

The DAR Museum, located in the DAR's Washington, DC, headquarters, collects, preserves, and interprets objects used and created in American homes. Using the lens of the varied interpretations of home, we inspire conversations about the diverse American experience, encouraging people to discover common ground.

The museum, which welcomes visitors throughout the year, organizes special exhibitions and educational programming for all ages and maintains a permanent collection of more than 20,000 objects reflecting the material culture and social history of the United States prior to 1840.

The successful candidate will have excellent project management skills, be comfortable managing multiple deadlines, can interact professionally with outside vendors and suppliers, and have a solid understanding of museum exhibit fundamentals.

To view the day-to-day functions of this position, please visit our website here.

To learn more about the DAR and its mission, please visit our website here.

Job Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of administrative and project-management experience, preferably in a museum environment.
• At least 2 years of hands-on gallery experience during installation/deinstallation phases.
• Able to work well under pressure while still sustaining a high level of detail.
• Demonstrated knowledge of collections management software required. Knowledge of Proficio by Re:Discovery is helpful.
• BA in History, Art History, American Studies, or related field is required.
• Experience with collection management best practices which should include storage, conservation, handling, and display.
• Effective verbal skills; able to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.
• Must have demonstrated experience in the planning, preparing and management of complex project schedules and budgets.
• Ability to work independently, handle confidential information with discretion, and adapt to shifting priorities and deadlines.

The DAR offers:

• Hiring annual salary ranges from $50,000 to $65,000, with the final determination based upon the candidate's overall experience
• Paid vacation and sick leave-12 days annually for each, along with 14 paid holidays
• Medical/Rx, dental, and vision benefits. HSA with employer contribution if enrolled in the HDHP option
• Employer-paid Life Insurance/AD&D and Long-Term Disability insurance. Voluntary Life and AD&D plans are also available
• Health and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) retirement plan with a full-vested employer match up to 6%
• Free tickets to Constitution Hall events

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to building and retaining a team that represents a variety of skills, experiences, and perspectives. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, performance, and qualifications without regard to race, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, gender/sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran and military status, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. The DAR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.