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Director

National Endowment for the Humanities

Washington, DC · Management

$169,279 – $197,200

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This federal agency role directs a humanities program division, overseeing staff, grant review processes, and strategic initiatives at the National Endowment for the Humanities. It suits experienced humanities professionals who have managed programs or grant portfolios and want to shape public funding priorities in their field.

Our summary, not National Endowment for the Humanities’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • Master's degree in humanities discipline
  • 1 year of specialized experience at GS-14 level or equivalent
  • Experience conducting humanities research or reviewing humanities grant applications
  • Experience in leadership or supervisory capacity
  • Experience setting priorities and directing staff

Nice to have

  • Ph.D. in humanities
  • Strong background in Western civilization

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