About this role
Job SummaryThe National Gallery of Art welcomes all people to explore art, creativity, and our shared humanity. Millions of people come through our doors each year, with even more online, making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Our renowned collection includes over 160,000 works of art, from the ancient world to today. Admission to the West and East Buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions, and public programs is always free.
QualificationsSpecialized Experience Statement: Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-11 level in the Federal service or private sector, serving as a principal media contact for press and communications office in an art museum; implementing integrated PR and communications plans; growing a portfolio of press contacts; engaging key stakeholders around events AND targeting new audiences by growing the reach/influence of an arts or cultural institution. OPM Qualifications Standard: Individual Occupational Requirements: Public Affairs Series 1035 Associated Group standard: Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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.
Major DutiesThe Communications Office (DD-COM) of the National Gallery of Art, reporting to the Chief of Communications (DD-COM Chief) which is charged with the integrated communications activities of the Gallery. The primary purpose of DD-COM is to create and implement integrated communications plans on behalf of the Gallery, aimed at sharing our collection, programs, and resources with the public we serve. Duties for this position include Develop and carry out integrated promotion/outreach strategies for programs in portfolio, with the goal of increasing attendance, positive public reaction, and online engagement. Establish, develop, and maintain effective relationships with media representatives in print, TV, digital and radio Research and write a variety of materials, including press releases, flyers, ads, and scripts, select/manage images, and coordinate photo and video sessions Research, select, and contact appropriate press representatives to attend and/or cover events.RequirementsQualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website. It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this job announcement. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your 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). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week.