Working at the National Gallery
The National Gallery of Art is a federal government institution and is required to conform to federal civil service regulations and procedures in filling its job vacancies. Most Gallery positions are federally funded; however, there are privately funded positions as well. United States citizenship is required for all federal jobs and for permanent privately funded positions.
There are approximately 1,000 employees working at the National Gallery. While many positions require a background in art history or design, there are numerous other positions for employees involved with aspects of the museum's daily operations. Security guards and officers, visitor services aides, and facilities staff assist the millions of people visiting the Gallery each year. The Gallery also offers employment opportunities in accounting, administration, digital experience, fundraising, information systems, library science, and other technical areas.
All federal positions and many privately funded positions are advertised using the government-wide USAJOBS website, sponsored and maintained by the Office of Personnel Management. Some jobs of a temporary or term nature, supported by grants or other private funds, are announced only on the Gallery's website.
Job Opportunities on USAJOBS
The vast majority of jobs for which we are currently recruiting may be found on the USAJOBS website. When applying for National Gallery jobs listed on USAJOBS, please follow the "How to Apply" section and submit all of the supporting documents as described in the job opportunity announcement.
Reasonable Accommodation and Personal Assistance Services for Individuals with Disabilities
The National Gallery of Art provides reasonable accommodation to job applicants and employees with disabilities. Job applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should contact the Human Resources Specialist identified in the job opportunity announcement, or the Gallery Personnel Office at (202) 842-6282 or via email at [email protected]. In addition, the Gallery provides personal assistance services to employees with disabilities, consistent with applicable laws. For more information, review the Gallery’s policy on Reasonable Accommodation and Personal Assistance Services for Individuals with Disabilities (PDF 237KB).
Contact Us
For questions about a specific job listed on USAJOBS, please contact:
Staffing Unit, Personnel Office
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (202) 842-6282