The first thing I recommend for finding a job at the Smithsonian is talking and meeting with Smithsonian employees.  The first step I took was going to make an appointment with a friend of my professor's.  She had a high level position and gave me names of people to contact.  I send a letter and c.v. to these contacts and after about 3 months I had an interview for the job I have now.  Luck and timing, but it worked.  

Another option is the Applicant Supply File.  "This File is a central system that may be used to fill TEMPORARY Federal and non-Federal positions that are not expected to extend beyond one year..."  It is posted by the Smithsonian and has a vacancy announcement #.  For more information, contact the Office of Human Resources (202/ 287-3100).

Feel free to contact me off list if you have additional questions.

Jennifer Noelle Thompson
Museum Researcher
Center for Electronic Research and Outreach Services
National Portrait Gallery
Eighth and F Streets, NW
Washington, DC 20560
Telephone:  202.357.3052
Fax:  202.786.2565
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