Job Summary

The National Gallery of Art welcomes all people to explore art, creativity, and our shared humanity. Millions of people come through our doors each year, with even more online, making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Our renowned collection includes over 160,000 works of art, from the ancient world to today. Admission to the West and East Buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions, and public programs is always free.

Job Description

Applicants can substitute education for specialized experience by possessing education of four years above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or 24 semester hours of course work in a related field. Specialized Experience Statement: Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-04 level in the Federal service or private sector, providing customer service to museum patrons and providing administrative support such as assisting with data entry and responding to online correspondence. OPM Qualifications Standard: General Schedule Qualification Standards Individual Occupational Requirements: Museum Specialist and Technician Series 1016 Associated Group standard: Position Classification Standard for Museum Specialist and Technician Series, GS-1016 You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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.