NEH is an independent grant-making agency of the government dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities.
Summary
NEH is an independent grant-making agency of the government dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities.
The Director of the Office of Outreach is the lead outreach coordinator at the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Reporting to the Assistant Chair for Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives, the Director of the Office of Outreach leads on (1) Developing and implementing the agency's outreach strategy for program divisions and offices; (2) Deepening NEH's engagement with communities and institutions that have been historically underserved by NEH; (3) Expanding the agency's roster of peer reviewers to include greater participation from members of underserved communities, disciplines, and institutions; (4) Supporting the agency's Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) to advance NEH's commitment to DEIA; (5) Coordinating with the agency's Offices of Communications and Publications to ensure a cohesive outreach, communications, and branding strategy; and (6) Collaborating with the Office of Grant Management (OGM), the Office of Communications, and the program divisions/offices on increasing the accessibility of the agency's grant application process, especially for underserved communities and institutions.
Serves as the primary outreach coordinator responsible for developing and executing a cohesive, agency-wide outreach strategy with prospective grantees for NEH grant programs and initiatives.
Utilizes data collected by the Office of Data and Evaluation to create performance goals and metrics for the agency's outreach strategy, e.g., a measurable increase in successful applicants from underserved communities and institutions to the agency's grant programs.
Identifies new methods of agency outreach in coordination with NEH's program divisions and offices; staff working groups for stakeholder communities such as HBCUs, HSIs, and Native and Indigenous communities; and the network of 56 state and jurisdictional humanities councils.
Devises outreach workshops and events in conjunction with NEH program and administrative staff.
Advises potential applicants on opportunities for funding programs through established NEH grant lines and special initiatives.
Creates educational materials and workshops for first-time applicants and grantees to ensure compliance in the management of awards.
Collaborates with the Offices of Communications and Publications to ensure the agency's outreach goals are in alignment with its communications and branding strategies, as set forth by NEH's Equity Action Plan and Equity Task Force.
Advises on the agency's publications, social media, and website design to encourage public interest in NEH programs and convey clear and accessible application processes for the agency's funding opportunities.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.
As part of the online application process you will need to respond to a series of questions designed to assess your possession of the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies:
Creativity and Innovation
Leadership
Oral Communication
Partnering
Technical Competence
Writing
At the GS-14 level Qualified candidates must possess: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level or equivalent experience.
Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, for example: Planning, directing, and executing complex strategic humanities outreach campaigns with internal and external stakeholders, to convey information on agency or organization programs; Integrating trends and patterns based on diverse information and perspectives; Developing and maintaining networks and alliances to optimize organizational effectiveness; Conducting effective meetings and presentations; and organizing work and setting priorities OR other professional humanities work of equal importance, difficulty, and responsibility.
At the GS-15 level Qualified candidates must possess: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level or equivalent experience.
Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, for example: Developing and implementing stakeholder engagement and outreach strategies and events for an organization, including conferences, seminars, and meetings; Nurturing strong relationships with key stakeholders within government, grant-making organizations, academia, local and state entities, cultural institutions and/or tribal communities; Overseeing a team of professionals dedicated to executing stakeholder engagement strategies; creating effective presentations and communications materials that convey the organization's mission and accomplishments, and determining short and long-term strategic goals to achieve them; and providing guidance and support to staff on best practices for stakeholder engagement OR other professional humanities work of equal importance, difficulty, and responsibility. All related experience must have been performed in a leadership/supervisory capacity.
Education
A Master's degree in a discipline of the humanities is required.
Additional information
1. Veterans' preference rules does not apply to this position however, veterans who are deemed best qualified will receive consideration amongt other candidates. If you are a preference eligible veteran, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 (Member-4 copy) or other proof of eligibility. If you are a 10-point (CP or CPS) veteran, you must attach an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.
2. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
3. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1700/general-education-and-training-series-1701/.
4. This position may require completion of a 1-year trial period.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation and compare this information to your responses on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You will be further evaluated against job-related criteria and placed in one of three pre-defined categories:
Best Category - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy announcement and has successful experience in the same or similar job that has demonstrated outstanding proficiency in applying knowledge, skill, and ability in the critical competencies for this position.
Better Category - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy announcement and demonstrates proficiency in the critical competencies for this position.
Qualified Category - Meets the specialized experience outlined in the minimum qualifications requirements section of the vacancy announcement.
Any exaggeration of an applicant's experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating an applicant ineligible, not hiring the applicant, or for termination after he/she begins work. If a determination is made that in responding to the competency-based question an applicant has rated themselves higher than is evident in their resume, experience, and/or education, the applicant's score may be manually adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of IFM (ineligible due to missing forms). Requests for reconsideration will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package. We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, fax transmissions, etc.
Only send documentation as requested/required by this announcement and that directly supports your qualifications for this position.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/28/2023 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login,
select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
National Endowment for the Humanities
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20506
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by the selecting official.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/28/2023 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login,
select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
National Endowment for the Humanities
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20506
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by the selecting official.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
