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Position Title: Project Assistant
Institution: The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History
Responsibilities: The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History is seeking a Project Assistant for the William Steinway Diary Project. Reporting to the Managing Editor, the incumbent will assist in the administrative and editorial work of the project, proof-reading annotations; tracking budgets; preparing reports and correspondence; maintaining records and files; and related work.
Criteria:

Mandatory criteria:
• skill in verbal and written communication, including use of computer
• ability to work effectively with people in a decentralized team environment

Desirable criteria:
• experience with Microsoft Word, HTML and online publishing
• attention to detail
• knowledge of administrative procedures in an automated office environment
Salary, Rank & Benefits: This is a 3-year, non-federal position with possible extension. The starting salary is $37,640 with potential to $46,041. The benefits package is excellent.
Deadline: April 13, 2007
Application: Please send your resume and a separate document specifically describing how you meet the criteria above to limehousem@si.edu no later than April 13, 2007. Questions may be addressed to Maggie Limehouse, Personnel Manager, at the email or at 202-633-3554.

The Smithsonian Institution is an EEO employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.