Public Programs Assistant

Smithsonian; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution, located at the National Museum of the American Indian, seeks qualified candidates for a public programs specialist position in the Museum Learning and Programs unit. This federal role requires developing Native-themed public programs across Native music, dance, theater, storytelling, author events, and related demonstrations.

Eligibility includes one year of specialized experience at GS-07 or higher, or equivalent education options (Master's degree, 2 grad years,

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at least GS-07 level.
• Specialized experience includes developing Native-themed public programs in a museum setting (Native music, dance, theater, storytelling, author events, or related demonstrations).
• Education options: Masters or equivalent grad degree, or 2 grad years, or JD/LL.B if related, or equivalent combination.

Skills

Public program development

Native music

Native dance

Storytelling

Author events

Education

Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree

2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education

LL.B or J.D., if related

Equivalent combinations of education and experience

Job description

The 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 National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI), Museum Learning and Programs (MLP).The NMAI is committed to advancing knowledge and understanding of the Native cultures of the Western Hemisphere, past, present and future, through partnership with Native people and others.

More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as developing Native-themed public programs in a museum setting which includes Native music, dance, theater, storytelling, author events, or related demonstrations.

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.

Or Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degreeOR2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degreeOR LL. Bor J.D., if relatedOREquivalent combinations of education and experience. For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards.

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. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.