Senior Manager, Global Cultural Programs and Partnerships, IS-1001-13

Application Deadline: 19 September 2025

Department: Office of Global Affairs

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: $120,579 - $156,755 / year

Description

OPEN DATE: September  8, 2025                  CLOSING DATE: September 19, 2025         POSITION TYPE: Trust FundAPPOINTMENT TYPE: PermanentSCHEDULE: Full Time DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC 

Position sensitivity and risk: Non-Sensitive

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, which 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.
• 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

This position is located in the Office of Global Affairs (OGA), Smithsonian Institution. SI is a global organization, working across art, history, culture and science, and education in nearly 150 countries around the world. Whether assisting in the rescue of cultural treasures following a natural disaster or conducting cutting -edge scientific research for biodiversity conservation, our scholars and professionals are engaged throughout the world to explore, care for, and support our global cultural and natural heritage - all in the service of the Smithsonian's mission: the increase and diffusion of knowledge.  

The Manager, Global Cultural Programs and Partnerships helps to build the Smithsonian Institution’s international portfolio of programs focused on engagement, capacity building, and sustainability of the international arts, history, education and culture sectors. To do so, s/he serves as an advisor to OGA and SI leadership and is responsible for setting strategy and building grant, contract, and inter-agency funding support for increased international programs for the wider Smithsonian Institution within this portfolio. Given the nature of Smithsonian international activities, they will have a particular focus on the Smithsonian’s history, culture, and the arts programs as well as how these areas fit into wider, impactful multidisciplinary initiatives with Smithsonian’s science and research units and vast array of experts. 

They will be a key focal point for strategy development, resourcing/fundraising, and program design and implementation within the office and for the Institution at large for the history, culture, and arts portfolio. As much of the program’s portfolio is based on grants and contracts and external funding sources (i.e philanthropic support), their portfolio and will be directly dependent upon an ability to forge strong internal and external partnerships and especially with an ability to identify, capture and manage external funds and resources. As such, this position maintains up to date knowledge of the critical work topics and thought leadership across the Institution and key partners.  They must also be constantly aware of the financial constraints/internal budgets/forecasting, and maintains a wide range of national and international contacts on behalf of the goals and mission of the office. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent shall: 

• Build and manage relationships with key multilateral a