Public Affairs Specialist

US National Gallery of Art; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC seeks a Public Affairs Specialist to manage media relations and communications for the museum. You will serve as the principal media contact and help shape strategic outreach to diverse audiences and partners.

Responsibilities include creating integrated PR plans, growing press contacts, and expanding the museum’s reach and influence across communities and events. This role is based at the museum in DC and focuses on public programming and engagement.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in public affairs or communications for museums or cultural institutions.
• Ability to develop and implement integrated PR and communications plans.
• Experience growing a portfolio of press contacts and audiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal media contact for press and communications office.
• Develop and execute integrated public relations plans to advance the museum’s mission.
• Engage key stakeholders and grow reach and influence for arts audiences.

Skills

Press contacts

Media relations

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

The 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.

Specialized 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.