Associate Director for Outreach and Engagement Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC

  • 28 Feb 2026 1:09 PM
    Message # 13603451
    Zinnia Willits (Administrator)

    The Associate Director for Outreach and Engagement directs and manages national outreach, collaborations and programming for Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service-Smithsonian (SITES) | Affiliations, including strategic oversight of the Smithsonian Affiliations program.

    Salary Range: $121,785 – $158,322/year

    Duties

    The Associate Director for Outreach and Engagement directs and manages national outreach, collaborations and programming for SITES | Affiliations, including strategic oversight of the Smithsonian Affiliations program. 

    In this position, you will:

    • Oversee and manage programs and regular communication between the Smithsonian and its more than 200 Affiliate museums and cultural organizations to foster and deepen national collaborations and partnerships.
    • Develop creative, compelling programs and initiatives to engage audiences across the country with Smithsonian stories, including speaker series, educator workshops, internships, professional development, and convenings.
    • Lead outreach efforts for the Museum on Main Street program, building on its long-standing relationships with state humanities councils and other state partners.
    • Establish timeframes, responsibilities and resources among competing national engagement and outreach projects.
    • Perform a broad range of supervisory functions with respect to assigned staff, including subordinate supervisors or team leaders.
    • Build and maintain strong working relationships with other Smithsonian museums and centers, unit leadership, and Under Secretary for Education partners.
    • Coordinate and evaluate unit communication strategies, programs, and materials.

    For additional details and to apply visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/859142200