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Posted: February 26, 2026 (0 days ago)

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Special Events Coordinator NF-03

United States Army Installation Management Command

Department of the Army

Fresh

Location

Salary

$39,860 - $52,000

per year

Closes

March 25, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves helping plan and run community events for military and civilian families at a U.S.

Army base in Wisconsin, making sure activities fit people's interests while working with limited resources like money and staff.

A good fit would be someone energetic and organized who enjoys coordinating group activities and handling the physical side of setting up events.

It's ideal for people with experience in event planning who can adapt to different needs and manage budgets simply.

Key Requirements

  • Work experience or education related to event planning and coordination
  • Ability to use physical exertion, including lifting and carrying light to moderately heavy items
  • Experience in special event planning, public relations, or budget planning and execution (highly preferred)
  • Skills in devising and adapting activities to participant needs with limited resources
  • Ability to perform cost analysis for events before and after implementation
  • Experience evaluating event effectiveness and coordinating with marketing or supervisors
  • Strong organizational skills for submitting event plans and schedules

Full Job Description

This position is located at within the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation - Business and Recreation Division at Ft. McCoy, WI.

Announcement will a have a first cut office date of March 11, 2026. Applicants that submit an application packet prior to that date and found eligible may be given first consideration.

Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Resumes must be two pages (or less).

Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following: Work experience and/or education related to the duties to be performed.

Work requires the use of physical exertion when preparing for and overseeing events. Must be able to lift and carry light to moderately heavy items.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": Work experience involving special event planning and coordination, public relations, or budget planning and execution.

Major Duties:

  • Serves as the Special Events Coordinator, responsible for assisting DFMWR activities with the planning and execution of community special events that respond to the needs and interest of the military/civilian population.
  • Devises, improvises, and adapts activities to the wide range of participant interest and needs considering limited funds, facilities, equipment, volunteers, support staff, etc.
  • Submits a cost analysis of special events prior to implementation and after each event.
  • Evaluates effectiveness of ongoing activities and coordinates events with Marketing/Commercial Sponsorship, and supervisor, prior to scheduling special events or prior to submission of events for five-year plans.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/27/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: O2NAFDE-26-12897875