Advancement Associate (Online Fundraising) (IS-1001-09)

Application Deadline: 16 April 2025

Department: Office of Advancement

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Washington, DC

Reporting To: Assistant Director, Online Engagement and Fundraising

Compensation: $68,405 - $77,525 / year

Description

OPEN DATE: March 19, 2025           CLOSING DATE: April 16, 2025             POSITION TYPE: Trust FundAPPOINTMENT TYPE: Temporary Not to Exceed One (1) Year   SCHEDULE: Full Time DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC 
Non-Sensitive/Low Risk

Open to all qualified applicants

What are Trust Fund Positions?Trust Fund positions are unique to the Smithsonian. They are paid for from a variety of sources, including the Smithsonian endowment, revenue from our business activities, donations, grants and contracts. Trust employees are not part of the civil service, nor does trust fund employment lead to Federal status. The salary ranges for trust positions are generally the same as for federal positions and in many cases trust and federal employees work side by side. Trust employees have their own benefit program and may include Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Transit/Commuter Benefits, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Annual and Sick Leave, Family Friendly Leave, 403b Retirement Plan, Discounts for Smithsonian Memberships, Museum Stores and Restaurants, Credit Union, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (Child Care), Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care).  Conditions of Employment

• Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated as low risk.
• Complete a Probationary Period
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.
• The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States.  Proof of eligibility to work in U.S. is not required to apply.
• Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. 

OVERVIEW

Come join a dedicated and creative team at an exceptional time for the Smithsonian, an institution with a bold vision for the future: to build a better tomorrow for all. Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III and the institution’s leadership are launching a campaign to support this vision. The Smithsonian Campaign for Our Shared Future will secure funds for all Smithsonian museums and centers as the institution reimagines its mission to find solutions for collective challenges in a rapidly changing world. The campaign will provide a foundation for critical research to ensure people and nature thrive together, build unparalleled education programs with families and partners, collect the world’s most precious objects, document the present while reflecting on the past, and reimagine the visitor experience both in-person and online. We are bringing the Smithsonian off the National Mall and across the country through dynamic programming and affiliate partnerships, creating access for all. The Smithsonian is also developing two new museums—the National Museum of the American Latino and the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum. These museums will share the experiences and perspectives of Latinos and women across history and deepen our shared understanding of what it means to be American.  The Office of Advancement oversees and guides the fundraising efforts of the entire Smithsonian and is home to the central advancement organization for the Institution. In addition to raising significant support for a variety of Smithsonian initiatives, the Office of Advancement provides support services to advancement offices across the Institution. The office engages with staff throughout the Smithsonian in accomplishing their goals. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Smithsonian Institution’s Office of Advancement seeks enthusiastic and detailed-oriented Online Fundraising Associate to provide support to the Online Engagement and Fundraising (OEF) team. The position will assist with a full range of digital marketing and platform management functions including cataloging and editing donation forms, landing pages, and other web assets, making html updates to email templates, maintaining technical documentation, and supporting the OEF team in content research, drafting, data management, and other administrative tasks. 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Qualified candidates will demonstrate strong written communication, organization skills, and attention to detail, as well as an ability to independently manage multipl