Pay/Hours/Benefits: Not applicable

Work Location/s: National Museum of the American Indian, Washington DC.

Application Deadline: Bids are due by 5:00pm on July 24^th.

Brief Description: 

The National Museum of the American Indian of the Smithsonian Institution seeks to contract one individual to provide collections management and integrated pest management (IPM) services to support the ongoing recovery of a webbing clothes moth infestation.

The Request for Quote and Statement of Work, which contain the details regarding this contract opportunity are available upon request until July 17, 2026. Requests to obtain these documents will not be accepted after that date.

All correspondence regarding this request should include the subject line “NMAI IPM Recovery Contract”.

Contact Info/Link to Online Application: 

Please submit your request for the RFQ, SOW, and any questions to:

Christine Oricchio, Museum Specialist

National Museum of the American Indian

OricchioCT@si.edu

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Pay/Hours/Benefits: OHS offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. The annual salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000; the benefits package includes paid vacation and sick leave and funding for health insurance and a retirement program.

Institution/Working Address: Organ Historical Society, 330 North Spring Mill Road, Villanova, PA 19085

Application Deadline: August 21, 2026

Brief Description:

The next Chief Executive Officer will take the helm of a healthy organization that is well-positioned for
growth both organizationally and financially. The CEO will have the opportunity to build on the strength
and success of existing OHS programs and lead the organization toward demonstrable strategic growth,
institutional strengthening, and renewed membership engagement. The next CEO will expand OHS’s
reach, deepen its impact, and ensure its long-term sustainability.

Contact Info/Link to Online Application: 

OHS CEO Search

Interested persons should send a confidential resume, a list of references, and a letter of interest that responds to the leadership statement and job description found on this site to:

Catherine French
applications@catherinefrenchgroup.com

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Pay/Hours/Benefits: Not applicable

Work Location/s: Smithsonian Libraries and Archives, Washington DC

Application Deadline: Bids are due by 5:00PM on August 7th, 2026

Brief Description: 

The Smithsonian Libraries and Archives seek to contract a book conservator
for a year of full-time on-site work in our Landover, MD facility.

Contact Info/Link to Online Application: 

To request the Statement of Work (SOW), which contain the details regarding this contracting opportunity, please contact the point of contact listed below by August 3rd, 2026. Requests to obtain the SOW will not be accepted after that date. 

Please submit your request for the SOW, and any questions to: 
Katie Wager
Head of Book Conservation
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives
wagnerkc@si.edu

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Pay/Hours/Benefits: Not applicable

Work Location/s: National Air and Space Museum, Washington DC

Application Deadline: Bids are due by 5:30 on Sept 14^th, 2026.

Brief Description: 

The National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution seek to contract 1 to 2 individuals to provide conservation assessments and treatments.  The Request for Quote and Statement of Work, which contain the details regarding this contract opportunities are available upon request until September 8, 2026. Requests to obtain these documents will not be accepted after that date. 

Contact Info/Link to Online Application: 

All correspondence regarding this request should include the subject line “Conservation Treatments”. Please submit your request for the RFQ, SOW, and any questions to: 

Lauren Horelick, Objects Conservator

NASM Conservation

Horelickl@si.edu

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Pay/Hours/Benefits: Not applicable

Work Location/s:

Delivery: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH

Pickup: Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), Washington, DC

Application Deadline: Bids are due by July 15th, 2026 to allow Govyork sufficient time for review before the Government deadline.

Brief Description: 

The project involves the professional mold remediation and conservation assessment of 992 pieces of artwork, including framed and unframed artwork and sculptures. The selected contractor will be responsible for mold remediation, archival-quality protective enclosures for 405 unframed pieces, conservation assessments for all artwork, professional packing, transportation, climate-controlled storage, documentation, and final delivery. Experience with museum collections, fine art handling, conservation, and mold remediation is highly preferred. Please also include your relevant past performance on similar projects.

If your company is interested, please provide Govyork:

• Detailed quotation
• Technical approach/scope of services
• Relevant past performance
• Company capabilities
• Lead time and project schedule
• cQuote validity (minimum 60 days)

Contact Info/Link to Online Application: 

For the RFQ, please send quotes and applications directly to Govyork using the contact information below using the Solicitation No. FA860126Q0071 in the subject line of your email:

Shane Coates
GovYork Inc.
Email: shane@govyork.com

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Pay/Hours/Benefits: This position is eligible for a flexible work schedule within the open hours of NARA facilities, Monday-Friday 6 AM – 6 PM. The hiring range for this position is $57,736 – $75,059 per year, with full Federal benefits available.

Institution/Working Address: National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740

Application Deadline: Application due by July 13th, 2026 11:59PM EST

Brief Description:

The Conservation Branch at NARA has opened a search for a GS-7 Conservator Technician at their College Park, MD labs. The position contributes to the conservation and preservation of documents, bound volumes, and photographs held by NARA. This is a full time, permanent position working under a Supervisory Conservator.

Primary duties include:

• Complete conservation treatments of a variety of complexities under the direction of a supervisory conservator
• Construct custom housings to specifications provided by a supervisory conservator or box team lead.
• Document treatments using a checklist or narrative report
• Undertake routine lab activities to support unit-wide conservation activities, such as maintaining equipment, preparing supplies, and monitoring inventories.

Contact Info/Link to Online Application: 

USAJOBS – Job Announcement

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Although it is now time for me to step down as President, colleagues and friends will have plenty of opportunities to see me around. WCG’s programming will take a short break over the summer, but I am looking forward to welcoming familiar faces and new faces to our meetings when they restart in the fall. Speaking of the upcoming schedule, please mark the following dates on your calendars:

• Saturday, October 31 (WCG event): A half-day “Preservation of Heirlooms and Family Archives” clinic will be organized in partnership with the Army Historical Foundation. This program will be hosted at the National Museum of the United States Army in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. WCG’s call for volunteers will be released at the beginning of next season. 
• Monday & Tuesday, November 9–10 (Smithsonian event): An inaugural “Cultural Heritage Emergencies Summit” aims to provide a platform for cultural stewards in the DC region to examine preparedness strategies, discuss how to speed recovery, and strategize about how to save heritage that might otherwise be lost. This symposium will be held at the Arts & Industries Building in Washington, DC.

Another exciting announcement for me to share is that the Washington Conservation Guild will keep moving forward under the guidance of our new President, Sara Becker. I have enjoyed working closely with her over the past couple of years, and I will continue to support her leadership as I transition to Head of the Nominating Committee. If you or someone you know might want to join us as a new Board volunteer for the 2026/2027 Season, please feel welcome to send me an e-mail at nominating@washingtonconservationguild.org.

Yours in Service,

Keara Teeter (she/her)

Outgoing President, Washington Conservation Guild

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Pay/Hours/Benefits: This is a full-time, salaried position with a pay range of $102,415.00 – $133,142.00 per annum. This is a trust funded position which does not confer competitive federal status to the incumbent. Trust employees have their own benefit program, which may include Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Transit/Commuter Benefits, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Annual and Sick Leave, Family Friendly Leave, 403b Retirement Plan, etc.

Institution/Working Address: Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art, 1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20004.

Application Deadline: Application due by June 29th, 2026

Brief Description:

This position serves as an Objects Conservator within the Department of Conservation and Scientific Research with the responsibility to independently plan, coordinate and execute conservation examination, treatment, documentation, and preventative conservation activities in support of the National Museum of Asian Art (NMAA) exhibitions, loans, acquisitions, and long-term collections stewardship priorities. The role functions as a principal technical advisor to curators, registrars, collections management, exhibition staff, and other stakeholders regarding the safe handling, packing, transport, storage, display, and environmental requirements of objects and develops recommendations that mitigate risk and ensure compliance with museum and Smithsonian standards. The incumbent is supervised by the Welch Head, Department of Conservation and Scientific Research. 

Contact Info/Link to Online Application: 

Museum Specialist IS-1016-12 – Washington, DC | National Museum of Asian Art Careers

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Pay/Hours/Benefits: The award will be a Firm-Fixed Price contract. The firm-fixed price shall include all direct and indirect costs necessary to complete the requirements as outlined in the SOW, over the course of 2087 hours, for the services to be completed by June 22, 2027.

Institution: Smithsonian Libraries and Archives, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20013-7012

Application Deadline: Bids are due by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on Friday June 20, 2026.

Brief Description: 

This Request for Quote (RFQ) has been issued by the Smithsonian Libraries & Archives (SLA), Smithsonian Institution (SI), for technical professional conservation services in accordance with the following Statement of Work (SOW).

Contact Info/Link to Online Application: 

Questions regarding this Request for Quote must be submitted in writing to Katie
Wagner at wagnerkc@si.edu. By June 12, 2026. All questions having impact on the RFQ
will be issued to all vendors via email.

Quotes and supporting materials are due by 5:00 PM, June 20, 2026.
Responses should be emailed to:
Katie Wagner
Smithsonian Libraries & Archives
Phone: 301-238-1890
wagnerkc@si.edu

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Pay/Hours/Benefits: This is a full-time, salaried position with a pay range of $121,785.00 – $158,322.00 per annum. This is a private funded position which does not confer competitive federal status to the incumbent. The selected candidate will be eligible for the federal government employee benefits package.

Institution/Working Address: National Gallery of Art, West Building. 6th St and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565

Application Deadline: Application due by May 28th, 2026

Brief Description:

Duties for this position include:
Serve as the main point of contact for activities related to the display and care of the collection, specifically institutional loans through the Across the Nation (ATN) initiative.
Performs both major and minor conservation treatments on works of art, focusing on loans featured in the Across the Nation initiative.

Evaluate facility reports and assess works of art requested by other institutions for loan under the initiative, making recommendations concerning their fitness for travel. Inspect works of art on loan to the Gallery and carry out authorized treatments as needed.

Analyze works of art and produce technical analyses for inclusion in Gallery catalogs or publications related to the initiative. Ensure proper handling and storage of hazardous materials.
Advises and assists less experienced members of the staff, contract employees, fellows, and interns with treatment-related matters involving the Across the Nation (ATN) initiative.

Conducts research on artists’ methods and materials in support of conservation, especially as it relates to the Gallery’s collection and the Across the Nation initiative.

Contact Info/Link to Online Application: 

USAJOBS – Job Announcement

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