Summary This position plays a critical role in supporting the coordination and execution of educational initiatives for teens, interns, and young adults. Reporting to the Manager of Pre-Professional Programs, this role requires a high degree of versatility and creativity to support a range of pre-professional programs that resonate with the National Gallery’s educational mission. Responsibilities As the Gallery Support Specialist you will: Assists in the planning and execution of pre-professional program activities, ensuring effective coordination and impactful experiences. Primarily focuses on engaging directly with teens and young adults, utilizing extensive experience in youth mentorship, teaching, youth program development, and art education. Provides comprehensive administrative support for program logistics, including scheduling, communication, resource management, and record-keeping. Ensures efficient coordination of all program activities, including detailed reporting on participant engagement and program outcomes. Collaborates on projects across all pre-professional programs, demonstrating flexibility and using various skills. Brings creative ideas to program development and problem-solving. Contributes to the creative and artistic elements of programs, leveraging any personal background in art-making or creative practices. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. See "Other Information" section regarding Selective Service requirements. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. 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). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Qualifications Candidates must meet the Qualification Standards Handbook requirements for the GS-0301-9. Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-7 level in the Federal service working with teens or young adults (14-24) in a cultural organization, non-profit, or educational setting. OR EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED. OR COMBINATION: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience. The total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education more than the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED. Other Relevant Eligibility Criteria: This position requires availability for occasional duty time outside of a normal work week, including during evenings and weekends. Your application and resume must demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must show in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. If asked to do so, cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application! Those applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be evaluated against these factors to determine the best-qualified candidates. Youth Program Coordination – Ability to plan, develop, and execute pre-professional program activities specifically aimed at teens and young adults, ensuring effective coordination, impactful experiences, and meaningful engagement with youth participants. Administrative Support – Proficiency in administrative tasks and coordination to support educational programs for teens, interns, and young adults. Art Education – Knowledge and experience in teaching art, developing art-related curriculum, and integrating creative practices into educational programs for youth. 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. "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 Additional Information • The National Gallery of Art fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. • More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. • Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. • AN EXTERNAL SELECTED CANDIDATE MUST BE FINGERPRINTED AND RECEIVE A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, RESULTING IN A SATISFACTORY SUITABILITY DETERMINATION BEFORE BEING HIRED FOR THIS POSITION. • All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. EEO Policy: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/EEO_Policy_Statement Reasonable Accommodation Policy: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Reasonable_Accommodation_Policy_Statement Veterans Information: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Veterans_Information Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/