Summary 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. Responsibilities The Public Programs Assistant is responsible for assisting and implementing public programs and products related to the interests of the NMAI and providing program administrative support. In this position, you will: 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. See the 'Required Documents' section for additional information. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website. Qualifications 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 developing Native-themed public programs in a museum setting which includes Native music, dance, theater, storytelling, author events, or related demonstrations. 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: Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL. B or J.D., if related OR Equivalent combinations of education and experience. For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. 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. Education Additional Information 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. 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.