Education Specialist
Washington, DC - USA
Job Summary
The Smithsonian Institution is the worlds largest museum education and research complex with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the AnacostiaCommunity Museum(ACM). The Smithsonians Anacostia Community Museum (ACM) documents and interprets the impact of social and cultural issues on contemporary urban communities.
The Education Specialist contributes to and develops academic research exhibitions public programs educational programs and publications.
In this position you will:
- Create and manage innovative school programs experiences and curriculum for K-12 student audiences.
- Develop partnerships with teachers schools and school systems.
- Maintain high level of connectivity communication and coordination.
- Hire supervise train and schedule educators.
- 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 must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
For information on qualification requirements seeQualification Standards Handbook forGeneral Schedule Positionson OPM website.
- Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position.
or
- Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above.
In addition to the basic qualification requirement above:
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 working in a museum or other cultural organization creating and managing innovative school programs for K-12 school audiences.
Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead provide detailed descriptive information about your actual experience.
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: 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a masters degreeormasters or equivalent graduate degree in a related field.
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.
There is a basic education requirement.
This position is included in the bargaining unit.
Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period.
Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid.
Relocation Incentive:Relocation expensesARE NOTauthorized for this position.
Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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 - - Insurance - Term Care Insurance -
Retirement Program - Experience:
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