Career Opportunity
This is not a Federal Position
We are currently accepting applications to fill the following vacancy:
Theater Technical Manager
Announcement Number: SE-26-0136
Number of Vacancies: One
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OPEN DATE: June 3, 2026 CLOSING DATE: June 16, 2026 PAY BAND: I SALARY RANGE: $80,000 – $92,000 (Commensurate with Experience) POSITION TYPE: Trust Fund APPOINTMENT TYPE: Indefinite SCHEDULE: Full time DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC Position Sensitivity and Risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Open to all qualified applicants |
What are Trust Fund Positions?
Trust Fund positions are unique to the Smithsonian. They are paid for from a variety of sources, including the Smithsonian endowment, revenue from our business activities, donations, grants and contracts. Trust employees are not part of the civil service, nor does trust fund employment lead to Federal status. The salary ranges for trust positions are generally the same as for federal positions and in many cases trust and federal employees work side by side. Trust employees have their own benefit program and may include Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Transit/Commuter Benefits, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Annual and Sick Leave, Family Friendly Leave, 403b Retirement Plan, Discounts for Smithsonian Memberships, Museum Stores and Restaurants, Credit Union, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (Child Care), Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation
• Complete a Probationary Period
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.
• The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States. Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. is not required to apply.
• Trust applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
OVERVIEW
The Theater Technical Manager is responsible for all aspects of the technical operations and supervision of the theaters. This includes maintaining and overseeing all operational functions of the IMAX Projection system, Planetarium, and all ancillary projection systems (digital/video equipment) housed within the IMAX theater(s) and Planetarium, and all relevant AV equipment required for events occurring within the IMAX theater(s) and Planetarium.