Education Specialist

Role Overview

The Education Specialist plays a vital role in designing, contributing to, and managing academic research, exhibitions, public outreach initiatives, educational programs, and related publications, primarily targeting K-12 audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and oversee innovative educational programs, school experiences, and curriculum tailored to K-12 student groups.
• Establish and nurture cooperative relationships with educators, schools, and academic districts.
• Ensure consistent and clear communication, coordination, and connectivity among stakeholders.
• Recruit, lead, train, and organize schedules for educational staff members.

Mandatory Conditions

• Successfully complete a Pre-employment Background Check.
• Fulfill any applicable Probationary Period.
• Maintain an active bank account for direct electronic payroll deposits.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have Selective Service registration.

Qualification Standards

• Possess a degree with a major or significant coursework in education or a relevant subject field aligned with the role requirements.
• Or hold a combination of educational background and professional experience equivalent to major study in education or related fields.
• Demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience comparable to the GS-07 federal level, which includes developing and managing school programming within museums or cultural institutions focused on K-12 audiences.
• Alternatively, have completed two years of advanced graduate-level education toward a master's degree or possess a master's or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant discipline.

Additional Information

This position is part of a bargaining unit. Authorization for recruitment incentives may be possible, but if offered, will require a service agreement obligating continuous federal work for a specific period. Relocation assistance is not provided. Applications may be considered for similar roles across the institution’s various sites. The Smithsonian encourages adherence to federal governmental efficiency principles and upholding constitutional values.

Benefits

The Smithsonian Institution offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, holidays, various health and life insurance options, accident coverage, and retirement plans. Additional provisions include flexible spending accounts and long-term care insurance.