Art and Design Jobs in the Federal Government
With media and visual communication becoming an increasingly important part of everyday life, the federal government is hiring art and design specialists for a wide variety of positions.
Job Profiles
Here are examples of recent job openings. Explore more and apply now at USAJOBS.
Interior Designer
- Salary Range: $42,209 - $54,875
- Duty Location: Washington, DC
- Summary: The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution and the world's largest library, with more than 130 million items in its physical collections (including books, manuscripts, prints, photos, film, video, and sound recordings) and more than 8 million items online at its award-winning Web site. The position requires the production of interior architectural and space planning drawings using computer-aided-design software.
- Major Duties: You will increase your knowledge, skills, and abilities in performing work in an administrative occupation. You will successfully complete the required formal and on-the-job training and accomplish assignments with increasing independence.
Public Affairs Specialist
- Salary Range: $74,872 - $115,742
- Duty Location: Washington, DC metro area
- Summary: The incumbent will serve as a Public Affairs Specialist and will be responsible for assisting the Director of Public Affairs in planning, designing and executing comprehensive activities concerning NTIA's programs with the news media and the public.
- Major Duties: As a Public Affairs Specialist, you will research and analyze telecommunications program data within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and the business community to develop proposals for public information initiatives. You will also review and analyze inquiries from the news media and develop responses under deadline pressure through correspondence, direct interviews and briefings.
Museum Specialist (Art)
- Salary Range: $48,108 - $62,546
- Duty Location: Washington, DC
- Major Duties: The National Gallery is looking for a Museum Specialist to serve on the Deputy Director’s staff in the Loans and Exhibitions Conservation Division. You will be responsible for matting and framing art and using proper conservation techniques, and will oversee the work of others in this area. Specialized experience handling delicate works of art on paper and knowledge of advanced matting techniques is required.
Internship Examples
Smithsonian Institution Internships are based in Washington, D.C. Dozens of summer and general internships are available to students, college graduates and graduate students focusing on African American culture, American Indian history, art, archeology, architecture, ecology, design, history, horticulture, Native American culture, natural history and tropical resources, among other fields. Most positions are located in Washington DC, but positions in other domestic and international locations are also available.
http://www.si.edu/ofg/internopp.htm
The Football De Anza and NASA Internship Program is a year-long or six-month internship that provides opportunities to work on projects that complement your coursework and challenge your creativity. Interns will earn a stipend while gaining hands-on experience in their field of study. Applicants must enroll at a community college during the internship year.
http://www.foothill.edu/internships/index.php
Federal Jobs by the Numbers
Number of Art and Design Positions by Agency and Agency Subcomponent
Agency |
FTP Art and Design Positions |
|---|---|
Department of Defense |
6,586 |
Department of the Interior |
1,385 |
Department of Agriculture |
1,361 |
Department of Health and Human Services |
1,186 |
Source: Fedscope 03/10
Percentage of Art and Design Positions by Region
Fedscope, 03/10
Number of Art and Design Positions by Field
Field |
Full-time and Permanent (FTP) Positions |
|---|---|
Public Affairs Specialist |
5,434 |
Visual Information |
1,809 |
Writers and Editors |
1,347 |
Audiovisual Producers |
1,200 |
Museum Specialists and Technicians |
823 |
Photographers |
580 |
Museum Curators |
533 |