Museum Specialist (General)

Summary

• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

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 Office of Strategic Partnerships (OSP), National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAANC), under Secretary for Museums and Culture, Smithsonian Institution (SI).

Key Responsibilities

The Museum Specialist (General) is responsible for managing portfolios of museum programs and events. If selected for this position you will develop national and international collaborations with organizations that completement OSP's mission and manage communications with internal and external constituencies. In this position, you will: Design and develop programmatic deliverables for OSP workshops, initiatives and convenings.

Develop comprehensive program planning, budgets and evaluations. Establish effective protocols, processes and tools to track and supervise workflow related to the planning, research, design and execution of OSP programs. Facilitate relationship management among partners, colleagues and collaborating institutions with the aim of maximizing program/project impact.

Develop and execute memoranda of understanding and contracts with vendors, collaborators and subject matter experts. Use analytical and problem-solving skills to build road maps to lead OSP in improving its performance and meeting its commitments. Align projects to focus on the strategic direction of OSP and the African American and African diaspora history and cultural sector.

Independently develop media and written materials through analysis, interpretation, production and development of complex information for audiences with differing levels of understanding of cultural heritage issues. Lead the development, design and delivery of capacity building workshops and training for institutions and professionals.

Requirements & Education

This position has no basic education requirement.

The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options. Please see Benefits at for a complete description.

Flexible Spending Accounts -
Health Insurance -
Leave -
Life Insurance -
Long Term Care Insurance -
Retirement Program -

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Smithsonian Institution , Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $102415 – $133142/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Full-Time, Permanent position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

Job Description

• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

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 Office of Strategic Partnerships (OSP), National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAANC), under Secretary for Museums and Culture, Smithsonian Institution (SI).

Key Responsibilities

The Museum Specialist (General) is responsible for managing portfolios of museum programs and events. If selected for this position you will develop national and international collaborations with organizations that completement OSP's mission and manage communications with internal and external constituencies. In this position, you will: Design and develop programmatic deliverables for OSP workshops, initiatives and convenings.

Develop comprehensive program planning, budgets and evaluations. Establish effective protocols, processes and tools to track and supervise workflow related to the planning, research, design and execution of OSP programs. Facilitate relationship management among partners, colleagues and collaborating institutions with the aim of maximizing program/project impact.

Develop and execute memoranda of understanding and contracts with vendors, collaborators and subject matter experts. Use analytical and problem-solving skills to build road maps to lead OSP in improving its performance and meeting its commitments. Align projects to focus on the strategic direction of OSP and the African American and African diaspora history and cultural sector.

Independently develop media and written materials through analysis, interpretation, production and development of complex information for audiences with differing levels of understanding of cultural heritage issues. Lead the development, design and delivery of capacity building workshops and training for institutions and professionals.

Requirements & Education

This position has no basic education requirement.

The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options. Please see Benefits at for a complete description.

Flexible Spending Accounts -
Health Insurance -
Leave -
Life Insurance -
Long Term Care Insurance -
Retirement Program -

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Smithsonian Institution , Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $102415 – $133142/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Full-Time, Permanent position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.