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Summary The primary purpose of the Gallery Support Specialist is to serve as a dynamic and integral member of the Pre-Professional Programs team within the Department of Gallery and Studio Learning and the Division of Learning and Engagement at the National Gallery of Art. This position plays a critical role in supporting the coordination and execution of educational initiatives for teens, interns, and other young learners. Responsibilities As the Gallery Support Specialist you will: Assist in the planning and execution of pre-professional program activities, ensuring effective coordination and impactful experiences. Provide administrative support for program logistics, communication with participants, marketing, evaluation, and efficient resource management. Keep accurate records and assist with preparing reports related to program activities. Engage directly with teens, interns, and young learners, applying experience in youth mentorship, art making, teaching, discussion facilitation, or similar roles and experiences. Contribute to the creative and artistic elements of programs, leveraging any personal background in art-making or creative practices. Work closely with team members, contributing to meetings, supporting collective goals, serving on committees or cross-departmental projects. Collaborate on projects across all pre-professional programs, demonstrating flexibility and using various skills. Support wider team efforts in marketing, outreach, and program evaluation. Uses various software and systems for program administration, database management, and digital communication. Work closely with team members, contributing to meetings and supporting collective goals. Bring creative ideas to program development and problem-solving. Engage and actively seek out growth, such as workshops and training relevant to museum education and youth engagement. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. See "Other Information" section regarding Selective Service requirements. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. 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). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Qualifications Candidates must meet the Qualification Standards Handbook requirements for the GS-0301-9. A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 in the Federal service. For this position, Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-7 level in the Federal service, administering any type of complex program. Your application and resume must demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must show in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. If asked to do so, cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application! Those applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be evaluated against these factors to determine the best-qualified candidates. 1. Ability to plan, develop and execute pre-professional program activities. 2. Knowledge of methods and techniques to engage and educate teens, interns, and young learners. 3. Skill in communicating with students, team members, interns, teens external/community organizations, and staff across departments. Other Relevant Eligibility Criteria: This position requires availability for occasional duty time outside of a normal work week, including during evenings and weekends. Note: Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for selection consideration may be required to submit writing and/or work samples as part of the interview/selection process. If the hiring office decides to request a writing and/or work sample as part of its selection process, the vacancy contact will reach out to you by email to: (1) inform you of this requirement; and (2) provide further instructions. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration under merit promotion procedures. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. Additional Information • The National Gallery of Art fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. • More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. • Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. • AN EXTERNAL SELECTED CANDIDATE MUST BE FINGERPRINTED AND RECEIVE A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, RESULTING IN A SATISFACTORY SUITABILITY DETERMINATION BEFORE BEING HIRED FOR THIS POSITION. • All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. EEO Policy: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/EEO_Policy_Statement Reasonable Accommodation Policy: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Reasonable_Accommodation_Policy_Statement Veterans Information: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Veterans_Information Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/