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Neighborhood Commitment

The International Spy Museum is committed to giving preference to qualified candidates who reside in Washington, DC. All employment opportunities are posted on the DC Department of Employment Services website at www.dcnetworks.org before they are advertised in printed media or posted elsewhere.

How to Apply

Review our available openings below. To apply for an open position, email a cover letter, resume, a list of three references and salary requirements to: humanresources@spymuseum.org

Or, download our employment application and email it to humanresources@spymuseum.org!

Mandatory criminal background check, credit check, and drug test required for all positions.

SPY Careers

Your assignment, should you choose to accept it:

Collections Manager & Programs Associate
Full Time

Apply your excellent collections management experience to manage and oversee our collection of 1000+ artifacts, images and books. Your organizational skills will be put to use as you maintain all records for the collection and process incoming loans for temporary exhibitions. Your strong communication skills are key as you interact with potential donors and respond to requests. In addition your interest and experience in educational programming will be utilized to coordinate the production of the Museum’s quarterly publication. You will also assist with the planning and implementation of all KidSpy and educator programs.

Credentials: MA in Museum Studies, Administration, or related experience. Two years experience with collections management and registration. Proficient in MS Office, Filemaker Pro, desk-top publishing, email and Internet.

Operation Spy Exhibition Guide
Seasonal, Part Time, Full Time

In this new experience, guests will be a part of a team of US intelligence officers and will embark on an international mission to find a missing nuclear triggering device.

We are looking for agents to play the role of Special Operations Officers.

Have you been told you have an engaging personality, a flair for the dramatic and a gift in working with teams? If so, this may just be the job for you!

This cutting edge exhibition brings a true-to-life spy operation to the public. Playing the part of a Special Operations Officer, you will guide and facilitate guests through various missions filled with action, adventure and intrigue. Use your excellent public speaking ability to improvise and react quickly to group dynamics as guests journey through their missions.

Use your dramatic talent and personality to ensure that the experience is as exciting and fun as it can be!

Credentials: At least six months of experience working with visitors/customers and proven ability to communicate well within group/public settings. Strong public speaking ability; ability to communicate effectively with a diverse public; ability to memorize and perform scripted materials and ability to improvise/react quickly to change group dynamics. Must be flexible to work weekends, evenings or holidays.

Visitor Services Operatives
Seasonal, Part Time, Full Time

Apply your excellent interpersonal skills to meet the challenges of this very busy, fast-paced and challenging environment. Your strong presentation skills will engage visitors and groups as you effectively answer questions, welcome groups, handle crowd control and facilitate admission process. Diplomatic and cool-headed, you’ll ensure student groups are chaperoned; handle complaints, and provide leadership during emergencies. A flexible schedule including evenings and weekends is required.

Credentials: Six months of front-line visitor service, preferably within the tourism or hospitality industry. Box Office experience, a plus.

Network Administrator
Full Time

Apply your excellent computer and programming experience to support IT Operations at the International Spy Museum.

Credentials: You will have hands-on experience with Windows 2000 in a network environment, and experience with TCP/IP. You will administer network backup systems and have experience with Microsoft Exchange. Knowledge of Linux, SQL Server and Web administration skills are a big plus! You must be willing to work flexible schedules including nights and weekends.

Retail Sales Associate
Seasonal, Part Time, Full Time

Apply your excellent people, customer service, and selling skills: knowledge of inventory control practices/procedures; decision- making and problem resolution skills; product knowledge; and strong organizational and communication skills to create a rewarding customer experience. A flexible schedule including evenings and weekends is required.

Credentials: Minimum one year high-end retail or hospitality experience; sales, cash handling, and/or merchandising experience is highly preferred.

Security Officers
Full Time and Part Time
Apply your exceptional customer service and security skills in a team environment while you ensure the physical safety and security of all visitors, staff, artifacts, exhibits and Museum property. A flexible schedule including evenings and weekends is required.

Credentials: Must obtain DC SO or SPO license once hired. Prefer security experience and/or customer service experience. Mandatory criminal background check, and drug test required for all candidates.

 

“Baseball fields, perhaps?” – KGB official Georgi Bolshakov, shown US aerial surveillance photos of Cuban missile sites and asked what he thought they showed
July03rd2008
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