The primary purpose of the work in this position is to provide key support for these activities by performing a full range of organizational support functions for several major gift development officers, including managing projects and carrying out logistics for major gifts-related programs.

Duties

As the Development Assistant for Major Gifts, you will:

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or National
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• See "Other Information" section regarding Selective Service requirements.
• All required documents must be submitted by 11:59PM EST on closing date.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet the Qualifications Standards Handbook requirements for the NF-301-7.  NF-7: Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the federal NF-5 level, providing key support for these activities by performing a full range of organizational support functions for several major gift development officers, including managing projects and carrying logistics for major gifts-related programs. NF-9: Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the federal NF-7 level, providing key support for these activities by performing a full range of organizational support functions for several major gift development officers, including managing projects and carrying logistics for major gifts-related programs. Writing Sample: Note: Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for selection consideration may be required to submit writing and/or work samples as part of the interview/selection process. If the hiring office decides to request a writing and/or work sample as part of its selection process, the vacancy contact will reach out to you by email to: (1) inform you of this requirement; and (2) provide further instructions. An equivalent combination of education and experience is fully qualifying and meets the minimum qualification requirements.Those applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be evaluated against these factors to determine the best-qualified candidates.  Applicants must describe their possession of each of these factors individually in a one to two page cover letter as a part of their application. Analytical and evaluative ability sufficient to manage portfolios of major gift officers and coordinate portfolio meetings; oversee art gift tracking and related correspondence for the development office; and maintain all art-gift related information such as tracking acknowledgments and valuation of gifts. Familiarity with Development Office goals, principles, and practices. Familiarity with Gallery history, collections, personnel, and procedures and with Gallery donors and donor groups.  "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration under merit promotion procedures. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Are you using education to qualify?

Although this position does not have a positive education requirement, you may submit copies of your transcripts or a course listing. You must provide documentation supporting your education claims.

Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

Contacts

• Address National Gallery of Art 4th and ConstitutionAve., NW Washington, District of Columbia 20565 United States
• Name: Staffing
• Phone: 202-842-6814
• Email: [email protected]