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Community Center Manager

Air Combat Command

Department of the Air Force

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Location

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$24 - $28

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing a community center on an Air Force base in Florida, where you'll plan events, coordinate activities like shows and meetings, handle marketing and partnerships, and oversee a small retail operation to keep the center running smoothly for military and civilian users.

It's a great fit for someone with experience in event planning or recreation who enjoys organizing community programs and working with diverse groups.

The role is open to everyone but prioritizes veterans and military spouses, and it values both paid and volunteer background.

Key Requirements

  • Minimum of two years of progressive experience in special events planning, community recreation, or hospitality
  • Knowledge of business practices, theories, and techniques related to special events and entertainment programs
  • Familiarity with current trends in music, theater, and the entertainment industry
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and basic internet skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including reading and speaking English
  • Ability to manage staff, coordinate facilities, and handle procurement of supplies and services
  • Experience in marketing, advertising, and developing partnerships for events and funding

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Community Center. Who May Apply: Open to everyone.

Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities.

An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 03/11/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience: Have a minimum of two years of progressive experience, which provides a thorough knowledge of all duties described above.

Verifiable experience in special events planning, or other closely related professions such as in Community Recreation or Hospitality.

Have the knowledge of theories, practices, techniques of business practices and concepts as related to special events/ entertainment programs.

Knowledge of current trends in music, theater, and the overall entertainment industry, sufficient to ensure audience enjoyment of selected programs.

Have experience with the MS Office: Windows, MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint. Other desktop publishing software and skill in the use of the Internet is desired.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing and be able to read, comprehend, and speak English. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Major Duties:

The purpose of this position is to plan and administer the activities, service and staff of the Force Support Community Activity Centers.

The manager will perform a variety of assignments as assigned; subordinate employees, plan, coordinate, execute recurring and nonrecurring activities, special events, and joint community unde11aking so as to make maximum use of the facilities, services, and other resources, for example: schedules and coordinates joint use of facilities with civic groups and private clubs, military, civilian and business organizations for the conduct of club meetings, conferences, tournaments, talent shows and contests, USO and AFE shows, displays of merchandise, flea markets, base wide events etc., ensuring vendor compliance with contracts, completing the required associated formalities, booking events and entertainment, coordinating advertising, marketing ensure effective marketing promotion to increase awareness; working with other departments to develop program advertising (display ads, postcards, posters, brochures, emailings, etc.); maintaining and developing contact lists; assisting in finding sponsors/donors for funding programming; assisting in identifying strategic partnerships in the development of programming, funding and marketing; recommends new, alternative or additional programs or changes in existing programs and events based upon costumer needs and surveys; and other job-related duties as assigned.

Completes after action reports for each program conducted. Schedules and publicizes recreation center activities by making up daily, weekly and monthly schedules of events.

Manages small retail operation; order and receiving inventory. Arranges for the purchase or procurement of supplies and services needed to accomplish scheduled recreation center activities.

Directs and oversees theatre operations. Assist in the completion of daily financial statements and bank deposits, APF and NAF budgeting process, safety, fire, sanitation and cash handling.

Follows all Air Force regulations in the procurement of equipment, supplies, and entertainment. Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities and deadlines.

Assures that mission and accuracy requirements are met; selects employees; hears and resolves grievances and complaints; initiates corrective and/or adverse action for performance conduct; schedules and grants leave; identifies training needs.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12902024

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/4/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/4/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-7KFSWP018752