Assistant Conservator

Smithsonian Institution

Full-time other-general
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Location
Washington, DC, United States
Posted
July 28, 2026

Job Description

Summary The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is a bureau of the Smithsonian Institution responsible for the acquisition, curation, and preservation of collections of objects and specimens of natural history, which tells the history of the planet and a record of human interaction with the environment. More than one selection may be made from this announcement. Responsibilities The Assistant Conservator will support the care of NMNH's biological, geological, and anthropological collections in a variety of preservation formats. In this position, you will: Assist in the implementation of conservation services across NMNH and assists the Museum Conservator in planning and coordinating conservation activities. Prepare written collection and/or facility or exhibit surveys, technical examination reports, and treatment proposals with sketches, analytical rep...