Visitor Experience Associate, IS-1001-07

Application Deadline: 27 April 2026Department: National Museum of Natural HistoryLocation: Washington, DCCompensation: $57,736 - $75,059 / year Description OPEN DATE: April 13, 2026 CLOSING DATE: April 27, 2026 (This job will close once 200 applications are received which may be sooner than the closing date). POSITION TYPE: Trust Fund APPOINTMENT TYPE: Indefinite PROMOTION POTENTIAL: IS-1001-07 SCHEDULE: Full Time DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 10 Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/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, 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 as low risk. - Complete a 1-year 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 qualifications and eligibility requirements within 30 days of