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Development Assistant

National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art Salary
Washington, DC Other
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026

The National Gallery of Art welcomes all people to explore art, creativity, and our shared humanity. Millions of people come through our doors each year, with even more online, making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Our renowned collection includes over 160,000 works of art, from the ancient world to today. Admission to the West and East Buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions, and public programs is always free. 

Qualifications:

Specialized Experience StatementCandidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-06 level in the Federal service or private sector includes; documented experience and proven success in front line fundraising and the ability to prepare high level foundation grant proposals, cultivate and manage a portfolio of foundation grants and prospects, working across departments to achieve fundraising goals for a large complex art museum.

OPM Qualifications Standard:

Individual Occupational Requirements: General Business and Industry Series 1101a Associated Group standard:  Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note: Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for selection consideration may be required to submit writing and/or work samples as part of the interview/selection process. If the hiring office decides to request a writing and/or work sample as part of its selection process, the vacancy contact will reach out to you by email to: (1) inform you of this requirement; and (2) provide further instructions.

Responsibilities:

The Development Office at the National Gallery of Art is responsible for securing private financial support to sustain and expand the Gallery’s exhibitions, educational initiatives, conservation efforts, and other programs that advance the National Gallery of Art’s mission.

This annoucement is hiring for positions, in the Institutional Giving (foundations and corporations) section and the Individual Giving (principal and major gifts) section. 

Duties for this position include; 

  • Assist in raising philanthropic funds to support exhibitions, sponsorships, educational programs, and other National Gallery fundraising priorities.

  • Provide centralized project management support to the development department by coordinating fundraising efforts for exhibition support.

Salary : $57,736

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