Public Affairs Specialist

National Gallery of Art; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 122,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Program

Job summary

The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, seeks a communications professional to lead media relations and strategic outreach for the Gallery's programs. You will develop integrated communications plans to raise visibility and attendance while supporting leadership with PR activities.

Role involves coordinating briefings, preparing background materials, and delivering timely information to media and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• This position focuses on developing and maintaining relationships with media and stakeholders.
• Involves creating integrated communications plans to promote NGA programs and collections.
• Supports leadership in formulating public relations strategies beyond a traditional press officer's portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with media representatives and other stakeholders.
• Develop and execute integrated promotion and outreach strategies for Gallery programs.
• Prepare background information and coordinate briefings and audiovisual assets for media use.
• Assist leadership with communications strategies and public relations activities.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

We are the nation's art museum, home to a renowned collection of over 160,000 works of art from antiquity to today. 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. Located on the National Mall, admission to the West and East Buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions, and public programs is always free.

Key Responsibilities

This position is located in the 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.

Establish, develop, and maintain effective relationships with media representatives and other key stakeholders, providing timely, continual information on National Gallery programs. Develop and carry out integrated promotion and outreach strategies for programs in portfolio, including in international markets, with the goal of increasing visibility, attendance, strengthening the brand and driving engagement.

Supports department leadership in formulating and implementing communication and public relations strategies, including in areas beyond a traditional press officer's portfolio. Prepares background information, coordinates briefing sessions, and obtains necessary audiovisual aids to assist NGA personnel and media representatives in producing articles broadcasts, and presentations.

Requirements & Education

This position does not have an education requirement.

The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package.

• Flexible Spending Accounts - https://www.fsafeds.com/
• Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp
• Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp
• Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp
• Retirement Program - https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Gallery of Art, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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