Work Opportunities

Animal Care Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator

The Smithsonian Institution has a requirement for full-time Animal Care Assistant and Volunteer manager at the National Museum of Natural History. The position is responsible for assisting with the animal care and maintenance of the Insect Zoo and Butterfly Pavilion of the National Museum of Natural History as well as coordinating the corresponding volunteers. Contractors shall care for live insect displays and laboratory cultures in both the Insect Zoo and Butterfly Pavilion, and be responsible for updating content displayed in the exhibit space. The contractor is also responsible for training and supporting museum volunteers in relevant content and public engagement strategies. Contractors must be available to work onsite at the museum, 40 hours per week, including one weekend day and holidays that fall during the scheduled work week. Contractor must be OK with handling live and dead arthropods. Contractor must complete the Certification of Vaccination and abide by the safety protocols for all Smithsonian Institution Contractors that perform services on-site. The awards will be for one basic period of one year there is an option period for one additional year. Full details can be found in the Statement of Work. Please submit quotes by 5:00 p.m. EST on Monday, January 3, 2022.

Animal Care Assistants

The Smithsonian Institution has a requirement for full-time Animal Care Assistants (up to three) at the National Museum of Natural History. The positions are responsible for assisting with the animal care and maintenance of the Insect Zoo and Butterfly Pavilion of the National Museum of Natural History. Contractors shall care for live insect displays and laboratory cultures in both the Insect Zoo and Butterfly Pavilion, and be responsible for updating content displayed in the exhibit space. Contractors must be available to work on-site at the museum, 40 hours per week, including one weekend day and holidays that fall during the scheduled work week. Contractor must be OK with handling live and dead arthropods. Contractor must complete the Certification of Vaccination and abide by the safety protocols for all Smithsonian Institution Contractors that perform services on-site. The awards will be for one basic period of one year there is an option period for one additional year. Full details can be found in the Statement of Work. Please submit quotes by 5:00 p.m. EST on Monday, January 3, 2022.

Ocean Education Specialist

Join an energetic and creative team in the Office of Education, Outreach, and Visitor Experience (EOVE) at the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH). The Ocean Education Specialist will work alongside other educators, scientists, and staff to create and deliver programs and materials for a range of audiences. This person will also support the Sant Ocean Hall and other museum volunteers through training, resources development, and more! Please read the Statement of Work and Request for Quotes below.  

Price quotes must be submitted by email as follows:   

• Subject: Education Contract Submission
• Email to: Jennifer Collins - collinsje@si.edu 

Quotes are due by 5:00 pm EST, on January 10, 2022.