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Smithsonian

Public Affairs Specialist

Smithsonian, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is in the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), Office of External Affairs, Office of Public Affairs. The National Museum of African American History and Culture is a national museum for the study and exhibition of African American history and culture.Basic Qualification:

Experience that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.In addition to the basic qualification requirement above:You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Service.

For this position, specialized experience is defined as

demonstrated experience

working in a museum or cultural institution performing public affairs duties including the following: developing, implementing, and evaluating communications and/or media plans; maintaining relationships with media organizations; writing and editing materials for media distribution; producing and/or managing press conferences or media briefings.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:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

or

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

or

LL.M., if related.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.

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