Music Program Specialist

Summary The National Gallery of Art welcomes all people to explore art, creativity, and our shared humanity. Nearly four million people come through our doors each yearu2014with millions more onlineu2014making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Our renowned collection includes nearly 160,000 works of art, from the ancient world to today. Responsibilities This position is location in the Exhibitions, Programs & Audience Engagement Department, Learning and Engagement. This position will: Planning and administering a regular performance series with a focus on music, including a weekly summer Jazz in the Garden series. Developing unique programming in collaboration with curators, artists, and performers. Plan expenditures from the yearly budget, as approved by the Head of Public Programs and establish regular and cost-effective means of presenting the highest quality performances within that budget. Follow negotiations with external clients, overseeing the preparation and revision of contracts and contractors, and working with the legal, procurement and accounting departments from onset through completion. Serve as expert on performing arts trends as well as the technical authority on logistical needs for different kinds of concerts and performances. Requirements Conditions of Employment Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. 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). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Your resume must not be longer than 2 pages in length. Qualifications Individual Occupational Requirements Education Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- music. OR Basic Experience Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience that demonstrated the ability to: Produce, stage, conduct, or direct musical productions, concerts, recitals, festivals, clinics, workshops, or other musical events. Instruct or perform in one or more of the musical arts such as (1) composing, arranging, or orchestrating music, (2) interpreting classical, modern, ethnic, or cultural dance forms, (3) choreography and notation, or (4) interpreting vocal or instrumental music. This ability may have been gained in: Planning, staging, conducting, or directing musical productions, concerts, recitals, competitions, festivals, symphonies, operas, choirs, choruses, or pageants for schools, civic or cultural organizations, or professional companies. Planning, instructing in, or evaluating a music curriculum for secondary or higher academic levels. In addition to the basic qualifications above: Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position, candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the federal GS-9 level, leading or planning musical performances.

Created: 2026-03-07