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The following job announcement is being coordinated by the Smithsonian
                         Institution Office of Human Resources.
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All inquiries and requests for the official announcement forms should be
directed to 202/287-2435 (voice), 202/287-3498 (TTY) or the Smithsonian
Jobline 202/287-3102.  Please do not reply to or email the above address.
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Position:                 Supervisory Scheduling & Exhibitor Relations Specialist

Organization:         Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service
Location:                Washington, DC

Announcement #:  97BH-1187

Opening Date:       November 14, 1997
Closing Date:         December 1, 1997

Level:                    GS-1001-11
Salary:                  $38,330 per annum


Duties:

Coordinates the marketing and scheduling of exhibitions to a broad
national, and occasionally international audience. Schedules
approximately 400 exhibition showings annually by initiating
correspondence and marketing plans as well as by responding to
exhibitor inquiries. Plays a key role in developing marketing strategies and
analyzing exhibitor interest and booking history in the scheduling of
exhibitions. Solicits input from project teams for every exhibition and
shares this information with other staff members who may utilize it for
public relations, publications, and/or fundraising purposes. Establishes
and maintains active communication with members of program staff to
share information about status of exhibitions in production and on tour,
substance of exhibitions and specific space requirements in order to
encourage exhibitors to book exhibitions. Communicates booking and
scheduling policies to prospective exhibitors. Informs exhibitors of
specific handling and installation requirements, shipping arrangements
and costs, and participation fees.

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Resources for "Qualfications, Selective Factors, Quality Ranking Factors,
How to Apply" information available in the official announcement forms.
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