Advancement Specialist (Communications) (IS-1001-11)
Apply NowCompany: U.S Government
Location: Washington, DC 20011
Description:
Advancement Specialist (Communications) (IS-1001-11)
Application Deadline: 10 February 2025
Department: Office of the Under Secretary for Education
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Washington, DC
Reporting To: Associate Director of Advancement
Compensation: $84,601 - $109,975 / year
Description
OPEN DATE: February 5, 2025
CLOSING DATE: February 10, 2025
POSITION TYPE: Trust Fund
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Temporary Not to Exceed 9/30/2026
SCHEDULE: Full Time
DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC
Non-Sensitive/Low Risk
Open to all qualified applicants
What are Trust Fund Positions?
Trust Fund positions are unique to the Smithsonian. They are paid for from a variety of sources, including the Smithsonian endowment, revenue from our business activities, donations, grants and contracts. Trust employees are not part of the civil service, nor does trust fund employment lead to Federal status. The salary ranges for trust positions are generally the same as for federal positions and in many cases trust and federal employees work side by side. Trust employees have their own benefit program, which may include Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Transit/Commuter Benefits, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Annual and Sick Leave, Family Friendly Leave, 403b Retirement Plan, Discounts for Smithsonian Memberships, Museum Stores and Restaurants, Credit Union, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (Child Care), Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care).
Conditions of Employment
OVERVIEW
Come join a team of dedicated staff at an exceptional time for the Smithsonian. In 2024, we launched the Smithsonian Campaign for Our Shared Future, the largest fundraising campaign in the institution's history. The campaign, which runs through 2026, aims to raise $2.5 billion to support all Smithsonian museums and centers-each with a vision to achieve a better future for all. The Smithsonian is also raising support for a series of signature programs, events, and exhibitions to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026. This position offers exciting opportunities for the successful candidate to make a significant impact on the future of the Smithsonian. There is no better time to join this amazing Institution.
As part of its strategic focus to build and enrich a national culture of learning by engaging with educational systems nationwide, The Office of the Under Secretary for Education at the Smithsonian is actively planning and implementing multiple initiatives to expand outreach and engagement across the country, with special emphasis on connecting with rural America and communities where there is little or no existing relationship with the Smithsonian.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Office of the Under Secretary of Education (OUSE) seeks an experienced Advancement Communication Specialist to serve as the primary advancement writer to develop proposals, grant applications, donor stewardship publications, e-communications, solicitation letters, presentations, acknowledgment letters, and reports. The Specialist supports the Associate Director with preparing briefing materials for donor meetings, post-meeting follow-up, and record management. The incumbent manages, prepares, and tracks approval of gift agreements, memoranda of understanding (MOUs), and other gift-related documentation.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Successful applicants will demonstrate experience developing compelling stories, case statements, and/or written materials in support of fundraising. Experience developing compelling stories, case statements, and/or written materials in support of fundraising required. The ability to easily change writing styles to fit the author, audience, and voice of the piece as well as the ability to translate complex ideas into language easily comprehensible to non-specialists is necessary for this role. Strong organizational, relationship, collaboration, and communication skills as well as the ability to work independently are essential. Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Communications, English, Writing, or Design. Experience in education or a large cultural organization is preferred.
Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to higher education programs of U.S. Institutions by an organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and should be included as part of your application package.
Any false statement in your application may result in rejection of your application and may also result in termination after employment begins.
Join us in "Inspiring Generations through Knowledge and Discovery."
Interested candidates should submit their resumes and a cover letter by February 10, 2025. Resumes should include a description of your paid and non-paid work experience that is related to this job; starting and ending dates of job (Month and Year); and average number of hours worked per week. This position is a temporary position funded through September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to join Smithsonian Advancement, demonstrate your talents and abilities, learn, and grow, with potential for a permanent position.
What To Expect Next: Once the vacancy announcement closes, a review of your resume will be compared against the qualification and experience requirements related to this job. After review of applicant resumes is complete, qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
Relocation expenses are not paid.
The Smithsonian Institution provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact OHRTrustBranch@si.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. To learn more, please review the Smithsonian's Accommodation Procedures.
The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that a workforce comprising a variety of educational, cultural, and experiential backgrounds support and enhance our daily work life and contribute to the richness of our exhibitions and programs. See Smithsonian EEO program information: https://www.si.edu/oeesd.
Application Deadline: 10 February 2025
Department: Office of the Under Secretary for Education
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Washington, DC
Reporting To: Associate Director of Advancement
Compensation: $84,601 - $109,975 / year
Description
OPEN DATE: February 5, 2025
CLOSING DATE: February 10, 2025
POSITION TYPE: Trust Fund
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Temporary Not to Exceed 9/30/2026
SCHEDULE: Full Time
DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC
Non-Sensitive/Low Risk
Open to all qualified applicants
What are Trust Fund Positions?
Trust Fund positions are unique to the Smithsonian. They are paid for from a variety of sources, including the Smithsonian endowment, revenue from our business activities, donations, grants and contracts. Trust employees are not part of the civil service, nor does trust fund employment lead to Federal status. The salary ranges for trust positions are generally the same as for federal positions and in many cases trust and federal employees work side by side. Trust employees have their own benefit program, which may include Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Transit/Commuter Benefits, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Annual and Sick Leave, Family Friendly Leave, 403b Retirement Plan, Discounts for Smithsonian Memberships, Museum Stores and Restaurants, Credit Union, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (Child Care), Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care).
Conditions of Employment
- Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated.
- Complete a Probationary Period.
- Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.
- The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States. Proof of eligibility to work in U.S. is not required to apply.
- Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
OVERVIEW
Come join a team of dedicated staff at an exceptional time for the Smithsonian. In 2024, we launched the Smithsonian Campaign for Our Shared Future, the largest fundraising campaign in the institution's history. The campaign, which runs through 2026, aims to raise $2.5 billion to support all Smithsonian museums and centers-each with a vision to achieve a better future for all. The Smithsonian is also raising support for a series of signature programs, events, and exhibitions to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026. This position offers exciting opportunities for the successful candidate to make a significant impact on the future of the Smithsonian. There is no better time to join this amazing Institution.
As part of its strategic focus to build and enrich a national culture of learning by engaging with educational systems nationwide, The Office of the Under Secretary for Education at the Smithsonian is actively planning and implementing multiple initiatives to expand outreach and engagement across the country, with special emphasis on connecting with rural America and communities where there is little or no existing relationship with the Smithsonian.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Office of the Under Secretary of Education (OUSE) seeks an experienced Advancement Communication Specialist to serve as the primary advancement writer to develop proposals, grant applications, donor stewardship publications, e-communications, solicitation letters, presentations, acknowledgment letters, and reports. The Specialist supports the Associate Director with preparing briefing materials for donor meetings, post-meeting follow-up, and record management. The incumbent manages, prepares, and tracks approval of gift agreements, memoranda of understanding (MOUs), and other gift-related documentation.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Successful applicants will demonstrate experience developing compelling stories, case statements, and/or written materials in support of fundraising. Experience developing compelling stories, case statements, and/or written materials in support of fundraising required. The ability to easily change writing styles to fit the author, audience, and voice of the piece as well as the ability to translate complex ideas into language easily comprehensible to non-specialists is necessary for this role. Strong organizational, relationship, collaboration, and communication skills as well as the ability to work independently are essential. Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Communications, English, Writing, or Design. Experience in education or a large cultural organization is preferred.
Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to higher education programs of U.S. Institutions by an organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and should be included as part of your application package.
Any false statement in your application may result in rejection of your application and may also result in termination after employment begins.
Join us in "Inspiring Generations through Knowledge and Discovery."
Interested candidates should submit their resumes and a cover letter by February 10, 2025. Resumes should include a description of your paid and non-paid work experience that is related to this job; starting and ending dates of job (Month and Year); and average number of hours worked per week. This position is a temporary position funded through September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to join Smithsonian Advancement, demonstrate your talents and abilities, learn, and grow, with potential for a permanent position.
What To Expect Next: Once the vacancy announcement closes, a review of your resume will be compared against the qualification and experience requirements related to this job. After review of applicant resumes is complete, qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
Relocation expenses are not paid.
The Smithsonian Institution provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact OHRTrustBranch@si.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. To learn more, please review the Smithsonian's Accommodation Procedures.
The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that a workforce comprising a variety of educational, cultural, and experiential backgrounds support and enhance our daily work life and contribute to the richness of our exhibitions and programs. See Smithsonian EEO program information: https://www.si.edu/oeesd.