Advancement Associate/IS-1001-09

Smithsonian Institution•Washington, DC

1d•$70,623 - $91,815•Onsite

About The Position

Come join a team of dedicated staff at an exceptional time in the Smithsonian’s history during the Smithsonian Campaign for Our Shared Future. The Smithsonian has surpassed its $2.5 billion fundraising goal one full year ahead of schedule, a milestone that comes as the nation prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary in 2026. This achievement marks the largest fundraising effort in the history of any cultural organization and represents a defining moment for the Institution and the country it serves. The Our Shared Future campaign has advanced the Smithsonian’s reach and impact, empowering the institution to find solutions to today’s most pressing challenges. The Smithsonian has built a model fundraising organization, driven by talented staff across our many museums, research centers and cultural centers. This position offers exciting opportunities for the successful candidate to make a significant impact on the future of the Smithsonian. There is no better time to join this amazing Institution. The Office of Advancement oversees and guides the fundraising efforts of the entire Smithsonian and is home to the central development organization for the Institution. In addition to raising significant support for a variety of Smithsonian initiatives, the Office of Advancement provides support services to advancement offices across the Institution. The office engages with staff throughout the Smithsonian in accomplishing their goals.

Requirements

Qualified candidates will successfully demonstrate strong communications skills, an ability to successfully manage multiple deadlines, superior organization skills, and a thirst for learning.
At least one year of experience is required of providing administrative support to a high-functioning team.
Applicants, who wish to qualify based on education completed outside the United States, must be deemed equivalent to higher education programs of U.S. Institutions by an organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and should be included as part of your application package.
Any false statement in your application may result in your application being rejected and may also result in termination after employment begins.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a large, complex non-profit organization and/or advancement department preferred.

Responsibilities

The Advancement Associate works in the Office of Advancement for the Smithsonian Institution and provides technical and administrative support across the Advancement Services and Planning team including support for the Senior Director.
The Advancement Associate will handle scheduling, travel planning, procurement and reimbursement requests, database entry, spreadsheet creation, report/presentation preparation, answering phones, correspondence, file maintenance, and related administrative support.