Public Programs Assistant

Smithsonian Institution•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
May need to complete a Probationary Period
Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service.
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.

Responsibilities

Assisting and implementing public programs and products related to the interests of the NMAI and providing program administrative support.
Develop and implement plans of action to bring performers, speakers, demonstrators, and experts to Washington, DC and New York.
Develop budget, track budget, and assure that all financial and administrative matters are handled in a timely way.
Undertake internal administrative requirements related to programs including initial contracting for payments, organizing travel and lodging for participants, ensuring supplies are in place for programs; submit requests for building management services, guard services, photographic and publications services, audio visual, publicity and other similar logistical arrangements.
Develop schedule of ongoing and future events for inclusion in brochures, flyers, press releases, web announcements, advertisements, internal and external schedules and calendars.
From written and verbal sources, gather accurate and appropriate information and images for use in printed calendars and on the web.
Work directly with performers, speakers, cultural demonstrators, etc., to arrange their programs, which may include making travel, lodging, and other logistical arrangements, technical needs, and requirements for performance and presentation and completing payment paperwork.