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Special Events Assistant, IS-1001-07

$57.74k - $65.44k
Full-time

Smithsonian Institution

Special Events Assistant, IS-1001-07

Application Deadline

August 28, 2026

Department

Office of Special Events and Protocol

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Washington, DC

Workplace type

Onsite

Compensation

$57,736 - $65,435 / year

Reporting To

Director, Office of Special Events and Protocol

OVERVIEW

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

About Smithsonian Institution

Founded in 1846, the Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum and research complex of 21 museums and galleries, the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, and 14 education and research facilities. There are more than 6,500 Smithsonian employees, including approximately 500 scientists. The total number of objects, works of art and specimens at the Smithsonian is estimated at more than 157 million.

Application Deadline

August 28, 2026

Department

Office of Special Events and Protocol

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Washington, DC

Workplace type

Onsite

Compensation

$57,736 - $65,435 / year

Reporting To

Director, Office of Special Events and Protocol

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