Public Affairs Specialist

We are the nation’s art museum, home to a renowned collection of over 160,000 works of art from antiquity to today. 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. Located on the National Mall, admission to the West and East Buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions, and public programs is always free.

This position is located in the Communications Office (DD-COM) of the National Gallery of Art, reporting to the Chief of Communications (DD-COM Chief) which is charged with the integrated communications activities of the Gallery. The primary purpose of DD-COM is to create and implement integrated communications plans on behalf of the Gallery, aimed at sharing our collection, programs, and resources with the public we serve.

Duties for this position include. Establish, develop, and maintain effective relationships with media representatives and other key stakeholders, providing timely, continual information on National Gallery programs. Develop and carry out integrated promotion and outreach strategies for programs in portfolio, including in international markets, with the goal of increasing visibility, attendance, strengthening the brand and driving engagement.

Supports department leadership in formulating and implementing communication and public relations strategies, including in areas beyond a traditional press officer’s portfolio. Prepares background information, coordinates briefing sessions, and obtains necessary audiovisual aids to assist NGA personnel and media representatives in producing articles broadcasts, and presentations.

Specialized Experience Statement : Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal service or private sector; experience serving as a principal media contact for press and communications office in an art museum; producing and implementing integrated public relation and communications plans; cultivating/growing a portfolio of press contacts; devising creative strategies for engaging key stakeholders around events AND growing the reach and influence of an arts or cultural institution focusing on new audiences.

OPM Qualifications Standard : Public Affairs Series 1035 Associated Group standard General Schedule Qualification Standards Merit promotion applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. 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, Ameri. Corps) 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. 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.

This position does not have an education requirement.