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The incumbent serves as Director of the Anacostia Community Museum (ACM), with responsibility for all aspects of the Museum's operation and management, including fiscal and personnel management, as well as fundraising to support ACM. The incumbent reports to the Provost and Under Secretary for Museums, Education, and Research and works in close collaboration with the ACM Advisory Board.
Learn more about this agency11/02/2018 to 11/30/2018
$137,501 - $215,000 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Permanent - Trust Appointment. This is not a Federal position.
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This position is open to all applicants with the right to work in the United States.
1. Provides the intellectual vision, inspiration, dynamism, and overall leadership for ACM, its staff, its Advisory Board, and its other supporters and volunteers while serving as the key communicator and the public face of ACM to the public, donors, the community and government entities, museums and other institutions.
2. Provides executive leadership and direction to the staff of the ACM, planning and overseeing the ACM's programs and activities. While serving as Director, ensures that the ACM continues to fulfill its overall mission and vision. In conjunction with ACM senior staff, develops and monitors near-term program and operations plans along with the long-range strategic plan. Provides leadership and direction to staff in the areas of exhibitions, educational and public programs, scholarly initiatives, collections management, and external relations. In concert with the Provost and Under Secretary for Museums, Education, and Research, makes decisions concerning the ACM's staffing, budget, and organization.
3. Works closely with the ACM Advisory Board, ensuring strategic alignment and overall board engagement and coordinating with the Board chair and the Provost and Under Secretary, as appropriate. Collaborates with the Board on initiatives to increase the visibility and public awareness of the ACM and to develop constituencies supportive of the ACM and the Smithsonian.
4. Plans, directs, and is deeply engaged in effective fundraising initiatives to support ACM programs and operations, including annual fundraising and fundraising for particular initiatives and for endowments. These efforts involve working closely with the Advisory Board and identifying needs, assigning priorities, and locating potential donors from private, corporate, and foundation sources. Oversees development staff in the areas of cultivation activities including cultivation of major donors, strategic communications, and special events. Plans and participates in the Smithsonian’s fundraising campaign activities, coordinates efforts with appropriate Smithsonian leadership and offices, and provides strategies to meet ACM’s fundraising goals.
5. Works closely with Smithsonian management, fellow directors, and various leadership bodies to achieve the Smithsonian’s’ mission, improve its effectiveness, efficiency, and relevance. Encourages, explores, and develops joint programs in cooperation with other Smithsonian museums, research, and educational organizations on projects of mutual interest.
6. Engages with external partners such as museums, academic institutions, artists, and community organizations on initiatives locally and nationwide. Represents ACM on a local, regional, and national level through interactions with entities and officials including, but not limited to, community councils, municipal offices, state and local government agencies and officials, arts and humanities councils, and the National Park Service.
7. Oversees the development, justification, allocation, and execution of the annual operating budget for the ACM. Works closely with the Office of the Provost and Under Secretary for Museums, Education, and Research in the management of the budget, as well as with staff in the Smithsonian's Office of Planning, Management and Budget. Hires, directs, and coordinates the activities of the ACM staff. Develops and implements operating policy, standards, and procedures to assure the continued high quality of staff performance. Ensures that the ACM adheres to Smithsonian policies and procedures. Develops and administers policies to achieve management objectives in such areas as staff development, labor management, employee relations, and equal employment opportunities, seeking expert advice from appropriate Smithsonian offices as needed.
8. Oversees current and long-term facilities capital and maintenance master planning in collaboration with Smithsonian Facilities staff.
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must clearly demonstrate the necessary level of managerial and leadership skills and competence to perform successfully in this position. This includes a degree in museum work or an applicable subject-matter field, or a combination of education and appropriate experience that provides knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through successful completion of a four-year course of study in an applicable subject-matter field.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
In addition, applicants must have one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-15 level. Specialized experience is defined as the demonstrated knowledge and leadership skills as it relates to managing programs and initiatives of a large museum, cultural or educational institution and experience with art or history collections, curated exhibitions and/or scholarly publications, and/or public programs.
The applications that meet the basic qualifications will be evaluated further against the following criteria:
1. Knowledge of and/or experience working with community-based museums and their historical and contemporary contributions to the American experience and world cultures. This should include overseeing a range of programs, including, but not limited to educational and outreach activities, exhibitions, and online initiatives.
2. Successful track record of raising funds from individuals, foundations, corporations and governmental organizations through gifts, grants and partnerships.
3. Demonstrated entrepreneurial ability to build relationships and lead collaborative initiatives internally and externally with organizations to leverage support for and participation in programs.
4. Ability to lead and manage a multi-disciplined and culturally diverse workforce. This should include fostering teamwork and high morale; attracting, retaining and motivating employees; and implementing EEO/Affirmative Action policies and programs.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The position reports to the Provost/Under Secretary for Museums, Education, and Research. Working in concert with the Provost/Under Secretary and within broad policy guidelines and established objectives, the Director manages all aspects of the ACM. The Director exercises a high degree of judgment in the management of the ACM, working independently to carry out program goals and objectives. The incumbent keeps the Provost/Under Secretary informed on the progress of major programs and projects through written and oral communication. Work performance is appraised in terms of overall effectiveness in the attainment of program goals and objectives.
SECURITY LEVEL
This position has been reviewed to determine the level of POSITION SENSITIVITY. Based on the nature of the work, the position has been determined to be Public Trust/HIGH RISK. This designation will require (1) a pre-employment Security Agency Check (SAC) for the prospective incumbent; and (2) a subsequent comprehensive background investigation and favorable adjudication in order to continue in the position.
EEO
The Smithsonian Institution does not discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization or other non-merit factors.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The Smithsonian provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the contact person listed in this announcement. The decision on granting a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
RELOCATION
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The qualifications listed in this document will be used along with your resume and your responses to the questions posed in the electronic application process to determine the candidates who will move forward in the evaluation process. When crafting your responses to the questions, please provide concise, detailed information on your background and experience.
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PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the average number of hours per week spent in such employment.
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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