Development Officer for Campaign Communications_

Summary The primary purpose of the work in this position is to drive the creation of proposals, case statements, reports, and other communications vehicles in collaboration with frontline fundraisers, consultants, and content experts throughout the National Gallery. Responsibilities As the Development Officer for Campaign Communications, you will: In collaboration with National Gallery leadership, department leadership, and external consultants, design high-impact campaign case statements, campaign briefing books, and other fundraising materials. Draft bespoke and engaging proposals for campaign and other high value solicitations across multiple formats (Word, PowerPoint, InDesign). Build collaborative relationships with fundraising staff and colleagues across the National Gallery to ensure accurate and thorough proposal content. Use knowledge of design programs and finishing methods to create visually appealing products. Develop templates for common proposal types (e.g., exhibition sponsorship) and assists with other fundraising proposals as time permits. As capacity allows, the role may also support broader campaign needs such as preparing content for volunteers and assisting with prospect tracking and management. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship or National This employer participates in the e-Verify program. See "Other Information" section regarding Selective Service requirements. All required documents must be submitted by 11:59PM EST on closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. This announcement has an application LIMIT OF 150 applications. Therefore applicants should apply as soon as possible. The job announcement will close at 11:59 pm, up to the deadline. Applicants NEED to ensure they provide ALL supporting documentation at the time they apply to the vacancy announcement. VACCINE REQUIREMENT: To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Qualifications Candidates must meet the Qualification Standards Handbook requirements for the GS-1001-11. For this position, candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the NF-9 level in the Federal service, driving the creation of proposals, case statements, reports, and other communications vehicles in collaboration with frontline fundraisers, consultants, and content experts for a major organization’s development office. Your application and resume must demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must show in your résumé how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. If asked to do so, cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application! Those applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be evaluated against these factors to determine the best-qualified candidates. Comprehensive knowledge of and demonstrated experience working in a development and fundraising or other business-oriented setting, with campaign experience a plus. Outstanding writing and editing skills with experience and a proven track record of creating successful fundraising or business proposals, white papers, or other polished written materials. Demonstrated ability and experience using tools like InDesign, Photoshop, and Powerpoint. Familiarity with fundraising principles and practices. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Note: Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for selection consideration may be required to submit writing and/or work samples as part of the interview/selection process. If the hiring office decides to request a writing and/or work sample as part of its selection process, the vacancy contact will reach out to you by email to: (1) inform you of this requirement; and (2) provide further instructions. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration under merit promotion procedures. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education Although this position does not have a positive education requirement, you may submit copies of your transcripts or a course listing. You must provide documentation supporting your education claims. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. Additional Information The National Gallery of Art fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. • More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. • Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. • AN EXTERNAL SELECTED CANDIDATE MUST BE FINGERPRINTED AND RECEIVE A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, RESULTING IN A SATISFACTORY SUITABILITY DETERMINATION BEFORE BEING HIRED FOR THIS POSITION. • All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. 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