Public Programs Coordinator

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations Location: Washington, District of Columbia 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 External Affairs Department, Anacostia Community Museum (ACM), Under Secretary of Museum and Culture, Smithsonian Institution (SI). Key Responsibilities The Public Programs Coordinator is responsible for developing and delivering engaging, community centered programs that connect audiences to the museum's exhibition, collections, and stories. In this position, you will: Participate in planning activities, public program development and project implementation of outreach programs. Draft preliminary budgets, staffing extramural participants, and material resource requirements. Provide administrative and logistical planning for the museum's public programs and special events. Track program expenditures, attendance, evaluations, outcomes, and prepares reports for supervisors and museum management. Requirements & Education There is no basic education requirement. The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options. Please see Benefits at for a complete description. Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Insurance - Leave - Life Insurance - Long Term Care Insurance - Retirement Program - Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with Smithsonian Institution , Other Agencies and Independent Organizations. What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $70623 – $91815/yr. Is this position remote or telework eligible? This position is eligible for telework. What security clearance is required? This position requires a Other security clearance. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-11-17. What is the work schedule? This is a Full-Time, Permanent position. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path. #J-18808-Ljbffr Smithsonian Institution