SI
$51,957 – $67,543
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
The Smithsonian Institution seeks an administrative professional to manage office operations, travel, procurement, and records at one of its 21 museums or the National Zoo. This role suits someone skilled at juggling scheduling, correspondence, filing, and financial tracking in a fast-paced institutional environment.
Our summary, not Smithsonian Institution’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized administrative experience at the GS-05 level or equivalent
- Ability to receive and screen visitors and phone calls
- Responding to inquiries verbally and in writing
- Coordinating meetings and maintaining calendars
- Reviewing and editing correspondence for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and format
- Establishing and maintaining office files and records
- Typing memos, forms, and other administrative documents
- Providing travel authorization and procurement support
- Financial and records tracking
- Career or career-conditional federal civil service status