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Washington DC's hospitality sector spans luxury hotels like the Marriott Marquis and Waldorf Astoria, major event venues, and a dense concentration of restaurant groups serving the federal district's year-round professional and tourism traffic. International students on F-1 OPT can work in guest services, food and beverage operations, event coordination, and hotel management roles while their OPT authorization is active.
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OPEN DATE: September 10, 2026
CLOSING DATE: September 15, 2026
POSITION TYPE: Trust Fund
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Permanent
SCHEDULE: Full Time
DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC
Position sensitivity and risk:
Low Risk Non-Sensitive
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, which 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 for position designated.
* 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 U.S. is not required to apply.
* Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Overview
Join a team of dedicated professionals during a transformative period in the Smithsonian’s history. As the Institution advances the Smithsonian Campaign for Our Shared Future, an ambitious fundraising initiative running through 2026 and culminating with the nation’s 250th anniversary, you will have the opportunity to contribute to efforts that expand the Smithsonian’s reach, impact, and ability to address some of today’s most pressing challenges.
The Smithsonian is also embarking on the development of two landmark museums: the National Museum of the American Latino and the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum. These institutions will elevate and celebrate the experiences, contributions, and perspectives of Latinos and women throughout American history, enriching our collective understanding of the American story.
Supported by a world-class fundraising organization and talented professionals across its museums, research centers, and cultural institutions, the Smithsonian offers a dynamic and collaborative environment in which to build a meaningful career. This position provides a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of one of the world’s most respected cultural and educational institutions.
There has never been a more exciting time to join the Smithsonian and help shape its future.
The Office of Advancement oversees and guides the fundraising efforts of the entire Smithsonian and is home to the central advancement organization for the Institution. In addition to raising significant support for a variety of Smithsonian initiatives, the Office of Advancement provides support services to advancement offices across the Institution. The office engages with staff throughout the Smithsonian in accomplishing their goals.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Smithsonian Institution's Office of Advancement seeks an experienced CRM Platform Integration Analyst to serve as a key member of the Advancement Technology Services team responsible for supporting the Institution's enterprise fundraising CRM platform (JAMES), built on Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud.
This position serves as a technical specialist responsible for application configuration, data quality management, system administration, business process automation, and CRM application development supporting more than 400 users across the Smithsonian Institution. This position combines technical expertise in Salesforce application development with extensive knowledge of constituent data management, fundraising operations, and enterprise CRM best practices.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates may qualify for this position through a combination of education, demonstrated knowledge, and relevant professional experience. A bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years of experience managing and maintaining data within large, complex Salesforce environments are required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience supporting fundraising operations, as well as proficiency in SQL, SOQL, and AWS technologies.
Salesforce CRM Application Development (50%)
* Configures, develops, tests, and maintains Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud applications supporting fundraising, donor relations, membership, prospect management, stewardship, and campaign management.
* Develops and maintains Salesforce objects, fields, page layouts, validation rules, flows, approval processes, formulas, and Lightning applications.
* Designs and implements automation using Salesforce Flow and other declarative development tools to improve business efficiency and reduce manual processing.
* Assists in evaluating business requirements and translating functional needs into scalable Salesforce solutions.
* Participates in software development lifecycle activities including requirements gathering, design, testing, deployment, documentation, and production support.
* Troubleshoots application issues and recommends system improvements to enhance usability, performance, and data integrity.
* Supports application releases, regression testing, and change management activities.
CRM System Administration and Management (20%)
* Monitors CRM functionality and identifies opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement.
* Assists with user acceptance testing of new functionality and system enhancements.
* Maintains technical documentation, configuration standards, and operational procedures.
* Collaborates with Salesforce administrators, developers, and business stakeholders to implement enhancements aligned with organizational priorities.
Data Quality Management (30%)
* Develops, implements, and maintains enterprise data quality standards supporting constituent and fundraising information.
* Identifies, researches, and resolves duplicate constituent records, household relationships, deceased constituents, organizational affiliations, and other complex data quality issues.
* Designs and executes proactive data quality monitoring processes using reports, dashboards, queries, and automated validation tools.
* Performs data cleansing, normalization, enrichment, and ongoing maintenance using interactive updates, data imports, interfaces, and automated processes.
* Partners with business units to improve data collection procedures and ensure adherence to institutional data governance policies.
* Validates data conversions, integrations, and migration activities associated with Salesforce implementation and ongoing system enhancements.
* Identifies repetitive manual processes and develops automated solutions that improve efficiency while maintaining data integrity.
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in:
* Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud, Sales Cloud, or comparable enterprise CRM platforms.
* Fundraising operations, donor management, constituent relationship management, gift processing, campaigns, stewardship, and advancement business practices.
* CRM application development using declarative Salesforce tools including Flow, validation rules, Lightning App Builder, page layouts, and security configuration.
* Enterprise data quality methodologies, governance, stewardship, and master data management.
* SQL and relational database concepts.
* Data migration, transformation, and validation techniques.
* Business process analysis and workflow automation.
* Systems development lifecycle methodologies.
* Reporting and analytics tools including Salesforce Reports, CRM Analytics (CRMA), Tableau, or equivalent platforms.
* Microsoft Office Suite, particularly advanced Excel functions.
Applicants who wish to qualify based on education completed outside the United States, must be deemed equivalent to higher education programs of U.S. Institutions by an organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and should be included as part of your application package.
TO APPLY:
Interested candidates must submit a resume detailing both paid and unpaid experience relevant to this position. The resume must include the start and end dates (month and year) for each position, as well as the average number of hours worked per week. While a cover letter is strongly encouraged, it is not required. All application materials must be submitted through the online application portal using the link provided above.
What To Expect Next: Once the vacancy announcement closes, a review of your resume will be compared against the qualification and experience requirements related to this job. Qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager and invited for an interview. If you are chosen for an interview you will need to provide multiple references, including title and contact information, who are familiar with your work and professional skills and abilities.
Any false statement in your application may result in your application being rejected and may also result in termination after employment begins. Relocation expenses are not paid.
The Smithsonian Institution provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact oastaffing@si.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
To learn more, please review the Smithsonian’s Accommodation Procedures.
The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To review The Smithsonian's EEO program information, please click the following: https://www.si.edu/oeo
About Smithsonian Institution
Founded in 1846, the Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum and research complex of 21 museums and galleries, the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, and 14 education and research facilities. There are more than 6,500 Smithsonian employees, including approximately 500 scientists. The total number of objects, works of art and specimens at the Smithsonian is estimated at more than 157 million.
Description
OPEN DATE: September 10, 2026
CLOSING DATE: September 15, 2026
POSITION TYPE: Trust Fund
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Permanent
SCHEDULE: Full Time
DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC
Position sensitivity and risk:
Low Risk Non-Sensitive
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, which 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 for position designated.
* 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 U.S. is not required to apply.
* Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Overview
Join a team of dedicated professionals during a transformative period in the Smithsonian’s history. As the Institution advances the Smithsonian Campaign for Our Shared Future, an ambitious fundraising initiative running through 2026 and culminating with the nation’s 250th anniversary, you will have the opportunity to contribute to efforts that expand the Smithsonian’s reach, impact, and ability to address some of today’s most pressing challenges.
The Smithsonian is also embarking on the development of two landmark museums: the National Museum of the American Latino and the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum. These institutions will elevate and celebrate the experiences, contributions, and perspectives of Latinos and women throughout American history, enriching our collective understanding of the American story.
Supported by a world-class fundraising organization and talented professionals across its museums, research centers, and cultural institutions, the Smithsonian offers a dynamic and collaborative environment in which to build a meaningful career. This position provides a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of one of the world’s most respected cultural and educational institutions.
There has never been a more exciting time to join the Smithsonian and help shape its future.
The Office of Advancement oversees and guides the fundraising efforts of the entire Smithsonian and is home to the central advancement organization for the Institution. In addition to raising significant support for a variety of Smithsonian initiatives, the Office of Advancement provides support services to advancement offices across the Institution. The office engages with staff throughout the Smithsonian in accomplishing their goals.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Smithsonian Institution's Office of Advancement seeks an experienced CRM Platform Integration Analyst to serve as a key member of the Advancement Technology Services team responsible for supporting the Institution's enterprise fundraising CRM platform (JAMES), built on Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud.
This position serves as a technical specialist responsible for application configuration, data quality management, system administration, business process automation, and CRM application development supporting more than 400 users across the Smithsonian Institution. This position combines technical expertise in Salesforce application development with extensive knowledge of constituent data management, fundraising operations, and enterprise CRM best practices.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates may qualify for this position through a combination of education, demonstrated knowledge, and relevant professional experience. A bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years of experience managing and maintaining data within large, complex Salesforce environments are required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience supporting fundraising operations, as well as proficiency in SQL, SOQL, and AWS technologies.
Salesforce CRM Application Development (50%)
* Configures, develops, tests, and maintains Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud applications supporting fundraising, donor relations, membership, prospect management, stewardship, and campaign management.
* Develops and maintains Salesforce objects, fields, page layouts, validation rules, flows, approval processes, formulas, and Lightning applications.
* Designs and implements automation using Salesforce Flow and other declarative development tools to improve business efficiency and reduce manual processing.
* Assists in evaluating business requirements and translating functional needs into scalable Salesforce solutions.
* Participates in software development lifecycle activities including requirements gathering, design, testing, deployment, documentation, and production support.
* Troubleshoots application issues and recommends system improvements to enhance usability, performance, and data integrity.
* Supports application releases, regression testing, and change management activities.
CRM System Administration and Management (20%)
* Monitors CRM functionality and identifies opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement.
* Assists with user acceptance testing of new functionality and system enhancements.
* Maintains technical documentation, configuration standards, and operational procedures.
* Collaborates with Salesforce administrators, developers, and business stakeholders to implement enhancements aligned with organizational priorities.
Data Quality Management (30%)
* Develops, implements, and maintains enterprise data quality standards supporting constituent and fundraising information.
* Identifies, researches, and resolves duplicate constituent records, household relationships, deceased constituents, organizational affiliations, and other complex data quality issues.
* Designs and executes proactive data quality monitoring processes using reports, dashboards, queries, and automated validation tools.
* Performs data cleansing, normalization, enrichment, and ongoing maintenance using interactive updates, data imports, interfaces, and automated processes.
* Partners with business units to improve data collection procedures and ensure adherence to institutional data governance policies.
* Validates data conversions, integrations, and migration activities associated with Salesforce implementation and ongoing system enhancements.
* Identifies repetitive manual processes and develops automated solutions that improve efficiency while maintaining data integrity.
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in:
* Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud, Sales Cloud, or comparable enterprise CRM platforms.
* Fundraising operations, donor management, constituent relationship management, gift processing, campaigns, stewardship, and advancement business practices.
* CRM application development using declarative Salesforce tools including Flow, validation rules, Lightning App Builder, page layouts, and security configuration.
* Enterprise data quality methodologies, governance, stewardship, and master data management.
* SQL and relational database concepts.
* Data migration, transformation, and validation techniques.
* Business process analysis and workflow automation.
* Systems development lifecycle methodologies.
* Reporting and analytics tools including Salesforce Reports, CRM Analytics (CRMA), Tableau, or equivalent platforms.
* Microsoft Office Suite, particularly advanced Excel functions.
Applicants who wish to qualify based on education completed outside the United States, must be deemed equivalent to higher education programs of U.S. Institutions by an organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and should be included as part of your application package.
TO APPLY:
Interested candidates must submit a resume detailing both paid and unpaid experience relevant to this position. The resume must include the start and end dates (month and year) for each position, as well as the average number of hours worked per week. While a cover letter is strongly encouraged, it is not required. All application materials must be submitted through the online application portal using the link provided above.
What To Expect Next: Once the vacancy announcement closes, a review of your resume will be compared against the qualification and experience requirements related to this job. Qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager and invited for an interview. If you are chosen for an interview you will need to provide multiple references, including title and contact information, who are familiar with your work and professional skills and abilities.
Any false statement in your application may result in your application being rejected and may also result in termination after employment begins. Relocation expenses are not paid.
The Smithsonian Institution provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact oastaffing@si.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
To learn more, please review the Smithsonian’s Accommodation Procedures.
The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To review The Smithsonian's EEO program information, please click the following: https://www.si.edu/oeo
About Smithsonian Institution
Founded in 1846, the Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum and research complex of 21 museums and galleries, the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, and 14 education and research facilities. There are more than 6,500 Smithsonian employees, including approximately 500 scientists. The total number of objects, works of art and specimens at the Smithsonian is estimated at more than 157 million.
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Which hospitality companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Washington DC?
Large hotel operators with a significant DC presence, including Marriott International, Hilton, Hyatt, and Four Seasons, are among the employers that have historically hired international students on F-1 OPT. The DC Convention Center and major restaurant groups also recruit from hospitality programs. OPT is work authorization, not a visa petition, so employers don't file a separate sponsorship case, but they do need to confirm the role aligns with your degree field.
Which areas in Washington DC have the most hospitality F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
The highest concentration of hospitality employers is in the downtown core, particularly around Penn Quarter, Capitol Hill, and the Georgetown waterfront, where hotels, restaurants, and event venues cluster near federal institutions and tourism destinations. The National Mall corridor generates strong year-round demand for food service and visitor experience roles. Logan Circle and the 14th Street corridor have also seen growth in independent restaurant and hotel openings in recent years.
What types of hospitality roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Washington DC?
Roles that directly apply hospitality, hotel management, tourism, or food service management coursework are the strongest fit for OPT authorization. Common qualifying positions include front office coordinator, food and beverage supervisor, events operations assistant, revenue management analyst, and guest experience associate. Purely manual or operational roles with no connection to your degree field may not satisfy DSO and employer documentation requirements, so confirming degree relevance before accepting an offer is important.
How do I find hospitality F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Washington DC?
Migrate Mate is specifically built for international students and filters hospitality jobs in Washington DC by visa type, including F-1 OPT, so you're not sorting through listings from employers unfamiliar with OPT work authorization. Searching on Migrate Mate lets you focus on hotels, restaurants, and event companies in the DC area that have indicated openness to OPT candidates, saving time during a period when your authorization window is limited.
Are there any DC-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in the hospitality industry?
Washington DC does not have a separate state-level work permit requirement, so your EAD card issued by USCIS is sufficient to work legally in the district. DC's hospitality market is heavily influenced by the federal government calendar, meaning hiring often spikes ahead of inaugurations, major summits, and congressional sessions. International students should also be aware that DC's food service licensing requirements, such as ServSafe or DC Food Handler certification, may apply to certain roles regardless of immigration status.