Exhibition Coordinator, IS-1001-11

OPEN DATE: June 16,2026 CLOSING DATE: July 7, 2026 POSITION TYPE: Trust Fund APPOINTMENT TYPE: Permanent SCHEDULE: Full Time DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive/Low Risk Who May Apply: Open to all qualified applicants What are Trust Fund Positions? Trust Fund positions are unique to the Smithsonian. They are paid for from a variety of sources, including the Smithsonian endowment, revenue from our business activities, donations, grants and contracts.

Trust employees are not part of the civil service, nor does trust fund employment lead to Federal status. The salary ranges for trust positions are generally the same as for federal positions and in many cases trust and federal employees work side by side.

Benefits

, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Annual and Sick Leave, Family Friendly Leave, 403b Retirement Plan, Discounts for Smithsonian Memberships, Museum Stores and Restaurants, Credit Union, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (Child Care), Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care). Conditions of Employment Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated. Complete a Probationary Period.

Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer. The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States. S.

is not required to apply.

Requirements

within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. The Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden (HMSG) is a leading voice for contemporary art and culture and provides a national platform for the art and artists of our time. We seek to share the transformative power of modern and contemporary art with audiences at all levels of awareness and understanding by creating meaningful, personal experiences in which art, artists, audiences, and ideas converge.

We enhance public understanding and appreciation of contemporary art through acquisition, exhibitions, education and public programs, conservation, and research. In order to fulfill its mission, HMSG develops collaborative relationships with institutions and organizations within the Smithsonian, the United States, and abroad. The collection consists of approximately 13,000 objects of modern and contemporary art, consisting of paintings, sculptures, variable media, and works on paper.

The Exhibits, Design, and Special Projects department is responsible for the planning, design, and implementation of all exhibitions and special projects, including the preparation of technical and contractual documentation and specifications; cabinet shop production, and exhibition installation and de-installation. The selected candidate will serve as an Exhibition Coordinator, providing professional project coordination and administrative support for the department. Project Coordination · Coordinates and facilitates the execution of exhibitions and special projects.

· Facilitates the efforts of the Exhibits department, other HMSG stakeholders, and those of outside contractors, and assures that the objectives of exhibition projects are satisfied. · Maintains and administers the museum’s Master Calendar of Exhibitions and Special Projects, monitors progress of exhibitions and special projects as assigned, updates content, syncs with exhibition and programs calendars, and identifies conflicts when they appear. · Coordinates contractors and museum staff in the safe and timely implementation of special projects, initiatives, and exhibitions.

· Assists the Director of Exhibits with project coordination of larger-scale projects Procurement, Budgeting, and Resource Allocation · Provides support to department head in the budget formulation process.