This position is located in the Office of Communications and External Affairs (OCEA). The Office manages the Institution’s internal communications, media relations, social media and marketing functions. OCEA is also responsible for crisis communications. It coordinates and advises public affairs offices in all SI units. OCEA produces the Smithsonian’s flagship website, an online newsroom, and a website/blog to promote SI content covering art, history, culture and science.     

Duties

As the Management Support Assistant, you will provide administrative support to the Office of Public Affairs (OPA), Office of Visitor Services (OVS), the Office of Government Relations (OGR), and the Office of Special Events and Protocol (OSEP).  You will report to the Administrative Officer.

Requirements

• Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
• May need to complete a Probationary Period
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Qualifications

Experience :You qualify for this GS-05 position if you possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-04 level.  For this position specialized experience is  assisting in providing administrative support functions three of the following data entry, filing, timekeeping, scheduling, travel arrangements, authorizations and vouchers, phone or mail handling and reception duties.  OR Education : You must have a 4 years above high school. OR  A combination of education and experience equivalent to that described above You qualify for this GS-06 position if you possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-04 level.  For this position specialized experience is providing administrative support functions three of the following data entry, filing, timekeeping, scheduling, travel arrangements, authorizations and vouchers, phone or mail handling and reception duties; and reconciling financial records. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) 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.Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. 

Education

See above education can be substituted at this Grade 5 level. 

Contacts

• Address SMITHSONIAN Office of Human Resources POB 37012, 600 Maryland Avenue, MRC 517 Suite 5060 Washington, District of Columbia 20013-7012 United States
• Name: Ms. Assefaw
• Phone: 202-633-6299
• Email: [email protected]