Program Coordinator

OPEN DATE: March 12, 2025
CLOSING DATE: March 26, 2025 (This job will close once 100 applicants are received which may be sooner than the closing date.)
POSITION TYPE: Trust Fund
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Indefinite
SCHEDULE: Full Time
DUTY

LOCATION:

Washington, DC
Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Moderate Risk
Open to all Qualified Applicants

* This is a career ladder opportunity with promotion potential up to grade 12. Selection for this position to be made at the grade 9 level. Candidates may be non‑competitively promoted to the next grade level, up to grade 12, upon the recommendation of the supervisor and with director’s approval based on classification requirements, satisfactory performance, and qualifications of the employee.

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=response football Restaurants, Credit Union, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (Child Care), Flexible Spending Account medi Health & Dependent Care.

Smithsonian Associates (Associates) leverages the vast resources of the Smithsonian Institution to create pan‑institutional public programs for Associates members and the general public. Associates’ programs are created for in‑person Washington DC area audiences and virtual audiences across the country with content delivered via Zoom. Associates curates and produces informative, enlightening, entertaining, and insightful programs, including lectures, seminars, courses, study tours, studio arts, performances, films, children’s theater, and summer camp inspired by and amplifying the full character of the Smithsonian’s collections, exhibitions, and research.

Audiences of all ages explore topics in scientific, historic, artistic, and cultural expression. Through their participation, members and the public become involved in the Institution’s work, creating broad interest and support for the Smithsonian. The Smithsonian Associates is a financially independent educational non‑profit business activity within the Smithsonian: funding derived from ticket sales, tuition, membership fees and fundraising.

Smithsonian Associates seeks an experienced Program Coordinator to curate its extensive and diverse core program offerings for adults. The ideal applicant is a self‑directed, proactive, energetic go‑getter, with superior organizational and project management skills; masterful at communication, able to manage multiple projects, prioritize responsibilities and deliverables, adapt to new challenges and operate effectively in a fast‑paced work environment.

Candidates should be goal‑driven creative thinkers and solutions‑based problem‑solvers with curiosity and passion as well as deep understanding of trends in virtual and in‑person programming for lifelong learners. An individual with an approachable, helpful spirit and flexible attitude who enjoys working in a lively team environment is essential. Those with early‑career level experience (1‑2 years) in developing and managing an adult program curriculum are encouraged to apply.

The tour of duty for this position is Monday through Friday. The candidate must have flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends (an average of 6‑10 a month as scheduled).

This position is located at the S. Dillon Ripley center on the National Mall in Washington, DC.

• Works as a member of the programming team to fulfill a quarterly programming matrix which is approved by…