US
$92,879 – $143,956
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This position manages the registration, cataloging, and loan operations for the U.S. Senate's art and historical collections, ensuring compliance with federal and museum standards. It suits someone with museum registration expertise and a graduate degree who can handle the technical and administrative demands of stewarding significant cultural assets in a legislative environment.
Our summary, not U.S. Senate’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Master's degree in art, American history, museum studies, or related field
- 5–8 years of professional museum registration experience
- Knowledge of museum registration and collections management concepts and practices
- Knowledge of information retrieval systems and database programs
- Knowledge of legal and ethical issues in handling art and historic objects
- Knowledge of museum standards for artifact display and safe handling
- Knowledge of disaster response practices for art and archival materials
- Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects
- Ability to organize data and objects
- Ability to implement operational guidelines and procedures
- Ability to research topics and write professional documents
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to work with tact and diplomacy
- Physical ability to climb ladders, carry 25–50 pounds, and work in conservation environments
Nice to have
- Basic knowledge of the Senate as an institution
- Willingness to learn about the legislative process and Senate history and operations