Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Seasonal Parking/Traffic Associate Application Deadline: 18 August 2026 Department: Smithsonian Enterprises Employment Type: Temporary Location: Washington, DC Reporting To: Parking Manager Compensation: $18.40 / hour De…
Skills: Traffic Control, Customer Service, POS Cash Register Operation, Cash Handling, Communication Skills
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$152k–$228k/yr
Director of Advancement, SZ-1001-00 Application Deadline: 10 September 2026 Department: Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden Employment Type: Full Time Location: Washington, DC Reporting To: Director, Hirshhorn Museum and…
Skills: Major gift fundraising, Capital campaign management, Donor cultivation, Donor solicitation, Donor stewardship
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$122k–$138k/yr
Director of Public Engagement and Learning, IS-1701-13 Application Deadline: 28 August 2026 Department: Asian Pacific American Center Employment Type: Full Time Location: Washington, DC Reporting To: Yao-Fen You Compensa…
Skills: Strategic Leadership, Program Management, Educational Programming, Curriculum Development, Community Engagement
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$71k–$80k/yr
Special Events and Conference Coordinator, IS-0301-09 Application Deadline: 10 September 2026 Department: Office of Special Events and Protocol Employment Type: Full Time Location: Washington, DC Compensation: $70,623 - …
Skills: Event Planning, Conference Coordination, Protocol Management, Budget Management, Logistics Planning
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$71k–$80k/yr
Education Program Specialist (Astronomy), IS-1720-09 Application Deadline: 24 August 2026 Department: National Air and Space Museum Employment Type: Full Time Location: Washington, DC Reporting To: Supervisory Education …
Skills: Astronomy, Education Program Development, Curriculum Design, Public Speaking, Telescope Operation
Chantilly, Virginia, United States · On-site
$58k–$65k/yr
Visitor Services Coordinator, IS-1001-07 Application Deadline: 19 August 2026 Department: National Air and Space Museum Employment Type: Full Time Location: Chantilly, VA Reporting To: Visitor Services Specialist Compens…
Skills: Volunteer management, Customer service, Program coordination, Public communication, Logistical management
Suitland, Maryland, United States · On-site
$102k–$133k/yr
Anthropologist (Osteology), IS-0190-12 Application Deadline: 19 August 2026 Department: National Museum of Natural History Employment Type: Full Time Location: Suitland, MD Compensation: $102,415 - $133,142 / year Descri…
Skills: Osteology, Biological Anthropology, Collections Management, Repatriation, Data Management
Suitland, Maryland, United States · On-site
$71k–$92k/yr
Biological Science Technician (Osteology), IS-0404-09 Application Deadline: 18 August 2026 Department: National Museum of Natural History Employment Type: Full Time Location: Suitland, MD Compensation: $70,623 - $91,815 …
Skills: Osteology, Biological Anthropology, Forensic Anthropology, Data Management, Collection Documentation
Front Royal, Virginia, United States · On-site
$144k–$187k/yr
Supervisory Research Ecologist, IS-0408-14 Application Deadline: 17 August 2026 Department: National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Employment Type: Full Time Location: Front Royal, VA Reporting To: Deputy Direct…
Skills: Ecological Research, Supervision, Project Management, Conservation Science, Grant Writing
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$71k–$82k/yr
Editor, IS-1082-09 Application Deadline: 31 August 2026 Department: National Museum of Asian Art Employment Type: Full Time Location: Washington, DC Reporting To: Head of Content Compensation: $70,623 - $82,396 / year De…
Skills: Editing, Proofreading, Copyediting, Writing, Chicago Manual Of Style
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$122k–$150k/yr
Gift Officer IS-1001-13 Application Deadline: 31 August 2026 Department: National Museum of Asian Art Employment Type: Full Time Location: Washington, DC Reporting To: Chief Advancement Officer Compensation: $121,785 - $…
Skills: Major gifts fundraising, Donor cultivation, Portfolio management, Strategic planning, Relationship management
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$101k–$132k/yr
Research Administration Specialist, IS-1101-12 Application Deadline: 24 August 2026 Department: Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Employment Type: Full Time Location: Cambridge, MA Reporting To: Cherry Mui Compensati…
Skills: Research Administration, Financial Management, Budgeting, Compliance Monitoring, Proposal Development
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$144k–$187k/yr
Director of Program Management (External Affairs) IS-1001-14 Application Deadline: 13 August 2026 Department: National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Employment Type: Full Time Location: Washington, DC Reporting …
Skills: Program Management, Nonprofit Revenue Administration, Financial Oversight, Event Management, Staff Supervision
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$142k–$185k/yr
Supervisory Contract Administrator(Subcontracts), IS-1102-14 Application Deadline: 18 September 2026 Department: Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Employment Type: Full Time Location: Cambridge, MA Compensation: $142…
Skills: Contract Administration, Subaward Management, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Procurement Strategy, Acquisition Planning
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$37k–$48k/yr
Visitor Experience Associate, IS-1001-03 Application Deadline: 24 August 2026 Department: National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Employment Type: Full Time Location: Washington, DC Reporting To: Supervisory Visi…
Skills: Customer Service, Point of Sale Systems, Cash Handling, Conflict Resolution, Public Engagement
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$122k–$158k/yr
Export Compliance Officer, IS-1101-13 Application Deadline: 20 August 2026 Department: Office of the Under Secretary for Science & Research Employment Type: Full Time Location: Washington, DC Compensation: $121,785 - $15…
Skills: Export Control Compliance, ITAR Interpretation, EAR Interpretation, FTR Interpretation, Risk Mitigation
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$57k–$74k/yr
Research Operations Coordinator, IS-1101-07 Application Deadline: 21 August 2026 Department: Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Employment Type: Full Time Location: Cambridge, MA Reporting To: Cherry Mui Compensation:…
Skills: Administrative Support, Financial Management, Pre-Award Support, Post-Award Support, Budgeting
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$58k–$65k/yr
Special Events Assistant, IS-1001-07 Application Deadline: 28 August 2026 Department: Office of Special Events and Protocol Employment Type: Full Time Location: Washington, DC Reporting To: Director, Office of Special Ev…
Skills: Special events production, Protocol, Administrative support, Logistical planning, Travel coordination
Bozeman, Montana, United States · On-site
Research Ecologist, IS-0408-12 Application Deadline: 17 August 2026 Department: National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Employment Type: Full Time Location: Bozeman, MT Reporting To: Supervisory Ecologist Compens…
Skills: Botany, Restoration Ecology, Rangeland Ecology, Plant Identification, R Software
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Geologist (Postdoctoral Research Fellow) and/or Biologist (Postdoctoral Research Fellow), IS-1350/0401-11 Application Deadline: 30 July 2026 Department: National Museum of Natural History Employment Type: Full Time Locat…
Skills: Comparative Anatomy, Systematics, Morphometrics, Paleobiology, CT Visualization
Washington, District of Columbia, United States • On-site
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The associate is responsible for directing traffic flow within Zoo grounds and parking lots to ensure safe and efficient vehicle movement. They also provide general information to visitors and operate POS cash registers at parking gates.
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED, or at least 6 months of related experience. The role requires the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 25 pounds, and work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
Application Deadline: 18 August 2026
Department: Smithsonian Enterprises
Employment Type: Temporary
Location: Washington, DC
Reporting To: Parking Manager
Compensation: $18.40 / hour
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Smithsonian Associates—the largest museum-based education program in the world—produces vibrant educational and cultural programming that offer unparalleled access to the Smithsonian's world of knowledge. Smithsonian Associates Streaming now allows you to enjoy our high-quality, engaging and varied programs from the comfort of your home.
Offices: 1100 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20026, US
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Smithsonian Associates—the largest museum-based education program in the world—produces vibrant educational and cultural programming that offer unparalleled access to the Smithsonian's world of knowledge. Smithsonian Associates Streaming now allows you to enjoy our high-quality, engaging and varied programs from the comfort of your home.
Offices: 1100 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20026, US
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