Audiovisual Production Specialist

The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the National Museum of African Art (NMAFA), Under Secretary for Museums and Culture, Smithsonian Institution (SI). This announcement has been amended. Basic Qualifications Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study – photography, radio or television production, motion picture production, or other fields related to the position. Advanced training in a vocational school, technical institute, or art institute above the high school level in one of the fields listed above is creditable as general experience on a month‑for‑month basis. OR Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5) Experience in the actual type of work for which application is made. Unpaid experience is creditable, provided the work done was of a quality level and demonstrated the ability required for the position. This includes work directly connected with the production aspects of the field(s) of the position to be filled. In addition to the basic qualification requirement above: Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS‑11 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as experience in managing the technical setup and production of audio‑visual and time‑based media installations for museum exhibitions, including equipment installation, media integration, system testing, content playback, troubleshooting, and coordination with exhibition designers, curators, and production teams to support the interpretation of historical and cultural artifacts. Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr US Smithsonian Institution