Advancement Specialist - Washington, United States - Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Institution

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Description

Description:

OPEN DATE:
May 6, 2024

CLOSING DATE:
May 24, 2024

POSITION TYPE:
Trust Fund

APPOINTMENT TYPE:
Temporary Not to Exceed 9/25/2026

SCHEDULE:
Full Time

DUTY LOCATION:
Washington, DC

Moderate Risk/Non-Critical Sensitive

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 and 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).

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Conditions of Employment

Pass Preemployment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated as low risk.
Complete a Probationary Period
Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.
Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

OVERVIEW:

The Office of Advancement oversees and guides the fundraising efforts of the entire Smithsonian and is home to the central advancement organization for the Institution.

In addition to raising significant support for a variety of Smithsonian initiatives, the Office of Advancement provides support services to advancement offices across the Institution.

The office engages with staff throughout the Smithsonian in accomplishing their goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Advancement Specialist works in the Office of Advancement at the Smithsonian Institution and works directly with the Associate Director for Strategic Initiatives in support of institutional priorities.

The incumbent will partner with the Office of Advancement's Volunteer Engagement, Events, and the Programming team to ensure that donors and volunteer leaders experience high-quality events that foster long-term engagement and investment.

The incumbent is responsible for assisting with the planning and execution of events, regional programs, and a variety of cultivation and stewardship efforts in support of the RWORP, Rural Initiative and other strategic programs as designated.

Responsibilities include event vendor management, administration, donor communications, content development, web and digital engagement support and data tracking as it relates to events and budgets.

The Specialist will also work with staff and donors from across the Smithsonian to develop programming that ensures units are represented throughout the RWORP events.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants should have a minimum of three years of donor relations and four years of events experience, preferably in a non-profit organization, museum, or cultural institution.

Successful applicants will demonstrate superior communication skills, both oral and written, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, experience with procurement administration, experience with program development, and the initiative and ability to work independently.

Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment and being able to manage multiple projects at once is a must.

Local and national travel required approximately 30% of the time, as well as evening and weekend work as needed.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

About Smithsonian Institution:

Founded in 1846, the Smithsonian is the world's largest museum and research complex of 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park and nine research facilities.

There are 6,000 Smithsonian employees, including approximately 500 scientists. The total number of objects, works of art and specimens at the Smithsonian is estimated at nearly 137 million.