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Posted: February 17, 2026 (3 days ago)

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SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR / NF3

U.S. Marine Corps

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Salary

$49,000 - $51,000

per year

Closes

February 23, 2026More DOD jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves helping plan, run, and manage special events for the Marine Corps community, including handling budgets, marketing, and setup with a team of volunteers.

It supports the quality of life for Marines and their families through fun, organized activities.

A good fit would be someone organized and outgoing with experience in event planning or marketing who enjoys working with people and staying on top of details.

Key Requirements

  • Three years of experience in marketing or administrative work
  • Strong computer skills
  • Strong writing, oral communication, negotiation, and sales skills
  • Ability to administer budgets, procurement contracts, and sponsorships
  • Experience setting up and tearing down event venues (occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.)
  • Commitment to world-class customer service and problem-solving
  • Adherence to safety regulations, EEO principles, and prevention of sexual harassment

Full Job Description

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team!

MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community.

We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

Three years of experience that demonstrates work experience in marketing or administrative work. Strong computer skills, strong writing, oral communication, negotiation, and sales skills are a must.

This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting to 20 lbs. may be required. Major Duties:

Under the direction of the Special Events Manager, responsible for the assistance, administration, and execution of the MCCS Special Events Program, with other installations in the region.

Works with Special Events Managers and other respective Divisions to maintain annual calendar of MCCS events.

Administers and monitors budget expenses, marketing collateral, procurement contracts, sponsorship dollars and in-kind product associated with special events to ensure program goals are being met in a cost effective manner.

Provides detailed accounting of financial requirements to Special Events Manager for budgeting purposes and maintaining fiscal records for each event.

Works with a variety of MCCS divisions to ensure their attendance at events when appropriate. Responsible for setting up and tearing down event venues with special events team and Marine volunteers.

Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems.

Checks for satisfaction on the quality of goods and services. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.

Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Uses required safety equipment and observes safe work procedures.

Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.

Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/17/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/18/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 76197