Museum Specialist (Museum Educator & Coordinator of Multi-generational Programs)

Candidates must meet the Qualification Standards Handbook requirements for NF-1016-11. Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the federal NF-09 level, planning and implementing education programs in an art museum for a multi generational audience. How you will be evaluated: You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications for this position. This vacancy utilizes a multiple hurdle assessment process to determine the qualifications of applicants. The first hurdle consists of applicants completing an online occupational questionnaire related to the major duties and competencies of the position. The second hurdle consists of you submitting a portfolio that shows samples of your writing, editorial, and overall publishing experience. Writing Sample: Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for selection consideration may be required to submit writing and/or work samples as part of the interview/selection process. If the hiring office decides to request a writing and/or work sample as part of its selection process, the vacancy contact will reach out to you by email to: (1) inform you of this requirement; and (2) provide further instructions. Those applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be evaluated against these factors to determine the best-qualified candidates. Failure to provide a detailed description of relevant experience and/or education in your resume will automatically disqualify the candidate from employment consideration. Teaching – Skill in writing curriculums and planning gallery experiences in order to help educate students. Program Coordination – Ability to coordinate and administer all aspects of a program. Art – Knowledge of art history and art studio practices to help teach and engage students. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration under merit promotion procedures. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered “well qualified” you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
This position is located in the Department of Public Programs of the National Gallery of Art’s Division of Learning and Engagement which falls under the Exhibitions, Programs, and Audience Engagement Executive Officer. Under the leadership of the Manager of Multi-generational Programs and the Head of Public Programs, the incumbent is responsible for preparing and implementing multi-generational programs, onsite, online, and in community settings.