Application Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026
Submit an application online at careers.dc.gov using Job ID: 29669
Please note that while we appreciate every applicant's interest, only those who are considered by the hiring manager or interview panel will be contacted for the next steps in the recruitment process.
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Job Summary
This position is located in the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, Executive Office of the Mayor. The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities is the official arts agency of the District of Columbia.
The position serves as a Community Development Specialist responsible for serving as a technical resource to various individuals, groups, and committees for planning and programmatic outreach and acts as a liaison between government agencies and/or the community.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develops appropriate partnerships with entities, businesses, and community-based organizations with the primary goal of ensuring equitable access to, and engagement in, grants and other programmatic opportunities at CAH. Coordinates with CAH’s leadership and programming teams to identify communities not currently served by the agency and to assess and respond to those needs through the facilitation and implementation of programmatic opportunities to ensure greater access. Coordinates and contributes to outreach activities that include seminars, meetings, and workshops for the community of arts and humanities organizations, individual artists, humanities practitioners, and other entities working in the arts and humanities across the District of Columbia.
Serves as a technical resource to various individuals, groups, and committees for planning and programmatic outreach and acts as a liaison between government agencies and/or the community. Contributes to the development of social marketing strategies and the dissemination of informational materials, and activities in collaboration with the programming and marketing teams at CAH. Determines the schedule for community outreach activities and maintains an annual calendar in collaboration with CAH colleagues, to ensure programs have the requisite technical, marketing, and personnel supporting them to guarantee their success.
Qualifications and Education
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the CS-11 grade level in the District of Columbia government service, or equivalent public or private sector. Specialized experience is experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position and has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Specialized experience: Experience developing partnerships with businesses, and community-based organizations, coordinating and participating in community activities.
Licenses and Certification
None
Working Conditions/Environment
The work is sedentary; however, the work may require some traveling to attend events and meetings throughout the city. Work is typically performed in an office setting.
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday 8:15 AM – 4:45 PM (Varies)
Pay Plan, Series, Grade: CS-0301-12
Salary: $80,784 - $103,333; Based on available funding for this position.
Duration of Appointment: Career Service Regular
Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential
Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.
Position Designation: The position has been deemed security-sensitive. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre-employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit check, traffic record checks, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of your tenure.
Residency Preference: Applicants claiming "Residency Preference” will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.