Education Specialist

Cooper hewitt Education specialist

OPEN DATE : January 13, 2025 CLOSING DATE : January 24, 2025 POSITION TYPE : Trust Fund APPOINTMENT TYPE : Temporary Not to Exceed One (1) Year SCHEDULE : Full Time DUTY LOCATION : Washington, DC

Position sensitivity and 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.

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Overview

This position is located within the Learning & Audience Engagement Department, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (CHSDM), Under Secretary for Museums and Culture, Smithsonian Institution (SI). Located in New York City, the CHDSM is the only museum in the nation dedicated exclusively to historic and contemporary design. Cooper Hewitt serves K-12 students, educators, families, and adults with innovative educational experiences. The mission is to enhance the public’s understanding of design and design thinking by creatively engaging them in design and design literacy.

The primary purpose of the position is to execute the administrative duties of the programs and initiatives in their purview, and with close supervision and guidance from the supervisor and / or higher graded employees, develops, coordinates, promotes, and delivers content for Adult Public Program audiences. Important aspects of the position are to ensure detailed planning and administrative oversight to lead to successful programs and initiatives, such as the National Design Awards (NDA).

Duties and responsibilities

Qualifications and Requirements

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.

The Smithsonian Institution values and seeks a diverse workforce. Join us in “Inspiring Generations through Knowledge and Discovery.”

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.

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.