About this role
Job SummaryThe Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Museum Learning and Programs, National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI), Smithsonian Institution (SI). The SI is a museum and research complex dedicated to the increase and diffusion of knowledge.
QualificationsExperience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as experience developing Native-themed public programs in a museum setting, which include native music, dance, theater, storytelling, author events or related demonstrations. Or a Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications; For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. Or Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Or a Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications; For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. In an effort to streamline our hiring process, SI employees whose current position of record is in the same job series (0301) and who are in a (Federal competitive or excepted service appointment) as this advertised position, are not required to submit a transcript with your application package. However, if selected, you will be required to provide a copy of your transcript before your start date in the position. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying).
Major DutiesThe Management Support Specialist is responsible for the development and implementation of public programs at the NMAI-Washington, DC and NMAI-NY. In this position, you will Identify plans and produce Native themed public programs for the NMAI's Museum Programs group. Ensure that all internal and administrative requirements related to assigned/developed programs are carried out. Write materials for programs, press releases and other materials to inform the public, media, staff and targeted communities of upcoming public programs. Exercise a great deal of initiative and independence and based on a broad base of experience and identifies, develops and maintains a broad spectrum of contacts within Washington area venues and affiliations with non- Smithsonian museums and cultural organizations. (especially Native communities and institutions around the US and internationally) to ascertain and nurture their interest in and participation with NMAI through co-sponsoring or hosting programs with and at NMAI.RequirementsConditions of Employment Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. See the 'Required Documents' section for additional information. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website.