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 External Affairs Department, Anacostia Community Museum (ACM), Under Secretary of Museum and Culture, Smithsonian Institution (SI).
Key Responsibilities
The Assistant Director, Community Engagement is responsible for planning and coordinating special events held at the ACM and overseeing all public programs at ACM. In this position, you will: Manage selected museum special events, including the opening of exhibits, lectures, outdoor festivals, and symposia. Plan, direct, and coordinate projects and activities of support staff, teams from central units, and vendors engaged in special events function.
Provide senior-level leadership and authoritative direction for ACM's education strategy across all audiences, including pre-K—12 students, educators, families, community partners, and adult learners. Set long-term goals for educational impact, accessibility, and community engagement. Develop, monitor, and manage the budgets of designated office to accomplish museum goals and objectives. Establish procurement when necessary to onboard contractors.
Supervise staff, prepare performance plans, and complete performance appraisals.
Requirements & Education
There is no basic education requirement.
Benefits
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 https://www.si.edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description.
Flexible Spending Accounts - https://www.fsafeds.com/ Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Long Term Care Insurance - http://www.ltcfeds.com Retirement Program - https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/
This position is with Smithsonian Institution , Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.
Is this position remote or telework eligible?
This position is eligible for telework.
What security clearance is required?
This position requires a Other security clearance.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
What is the work schedule?
This is a Full-Time, Permanent position.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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