Hello, All,

A wonderful opportunity to work at the Smithsonian Institution as an Inclusive Design Specialist has been posted to USA Jobs. Please have a look and share this announcement with friends and colleagues. The duties are also described below. The link is: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/653083400. Apologies for cross posts!

As an Inclusive Design Specialist, you will oversee the development, execution, evaluation, and continued elaboration of a comprehensive program of inclusive design across the Institution. You will also perform the following duties:

Develops a curriculum based on the principles of inclusive design for Smithsonian staff, in particular those staff who are responsible for exhibition design and fabrication, including digital interactives or public program design and execution.
Uses the designed curriculum, trains SI staff in the principles of inclusive design, teaching some classes personally as well as engaging outside speakers who are experts in the field.
Continuously updates and refines the inclusive design training program (IDTP) with the eventual goal of creating a certificate program in inclusive design.
Provides technical review, assistance, and consultation to facilities staff and to museum staff during the SD 410 process.
Monitors the use of the Smithsonian Accessibility Innovation Fund (SAIF)s, reviews unit-submitted reports, and compiles a comprehensive annual report for submission to the Director, Access Smithsonian, and senior Smithsonian management.

My best,

Michele Hartley, Media Accessibility Coordinator, she/her/hers

Harpers Ferry Center, National Park Service

Harpers Ferry, WV, 25425

USPS: PO Box 50; Fed-Ex:67 Mather Place; UPS: 67 Mather Place #50

304-535-6083 (office); 443-844-4947 (cell)

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