Museum Specialist, Historical Support

Seneca Federal Health, LLC (SFH) provides solutions to federal health agencies that enable better health outcomes to those our federal customers serve. SFH is part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNG is Seneca Holdings’ federal government contracting business that meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. Our portfolio comprises multiple subsidiaries that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To learn more about SNG, visit the website and follow us on LinkedIn.

Our team of talented individuals is what makes us successful. To support our team, we provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs. Your total rewards package includes competitive pay, benefits, and perks, flexible work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and performance and recognition programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and retirement 401K plan. One of our fundamental principles is to offer competitive health and welfare benefits to our team members, providing coverage and care for you and your family. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefits and paid leave programs.  We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture, which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.

Seneca Federal Health is seeking a Museum Specialist, Historical Support in Silver Spring, MD. This team member will provide technical support to the historical division and is primarily responsible for assisting with collection management of the collection to include documenting and preparing historical artifacts for storage and use by researchers or exhibitions.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducts work with regard to acquisition, handling, cataloging, storage and conservation of material objects and associated materials.
• Compiles, organizes and preserves records and supporting documentation for all items in Historical Division collections.
• Enters and maintains electronic information on Historical Collection objects in collections management database Ke EMu.
• Performs and provides technical internal and external research assistance services.
• Conducts and conveys research on collections care and management.
• Develops guidelines for policy implementation.
• Makes contributions to exhibits and programs by participation on planning, working with exhibits and production staff.
• Advises on handling and displaying of historical artifacts.
• Receives OSHA required annual physical for non-lab-based collections staff.

Requirements::

• Master’s degree in museum studies, history, history of science, or a related degree.
• 2-3 years of relevant collection management experience.
• Expert oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to acquire and maintain occupational health clearance for respirator use.
• Ability to work in confined collections storage areas and use basic materials handling equipment such as ladders, pallet jacks, and lifts.
• Excellent object handling skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with miliary or technology collections.
• Knowledge of medical history, military history, or history of technology preferred.
• Experience with museum collections databases, especially KE Emu software.
• Experience completing or supporting large scale inventory projects.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Seneca Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status, veteran status, or other protected class status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. The Company also prohibits retaliation against any employee who exercises his or her rights under applicable anti-discrimination laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company does give hiring preference to Seneca or Native individuals. Veterans with expertise in these areas are highly encouraged to apply.