This position is assigned to Naval Support Activity Dahlgren, and supports all FFR Programs including Community Services (Morale, Welfare & Recreation, Fleet & Family Service Center and Child & Youth Program) and Food Services. Naval Support Activity Dahlgren serves a patron base of active duty military, Department of Defense civilian employees, military and civilian retirees, family members, and reservists.

Duties

Identifies, establishes and maintains communication needs and distributes informational materials that inform appropriate agencies of the policies, service and activities of the MWR Department. Assists with implementing and maintaining social interactive application sites, websites and smartphone applications for FFR programs. Creates innovative marketing campaigns from inception to completion, and distributes graphic art materials to FFR facilities. Evaluates the effectiveness of promotional documents/flyers and recommends changes to positively improve the marketing processes. Maintains communication with the FFR Program Managers and Division Heads for input for all publications pertaining to individual facility activities/events. Executes timely development, layout, writing, proofing, printing and distribution of all FFR publications and advertisements while ensuring that the content is current, accurate, audience friendly and of high quality. Promotes a wide range of FFR activities for authorized patrons and guests through multiple media channels including but not limited to social media, digital displays, print advertisements, electronic newsletter, website, and smartphone app. Proofreads and distributes the monthly magazine and electronic newsletter. Coordinates with the Marketing Director and program managers to plan and conduct market research, utilizing methods such as demographic research, surveys, and/or focus groups. Researches and executes promotional ideas and items, marketing strategies, and distribution plans. Presents FFR presentation and programs in base indoctrinations, deployed forces briefs, and ombudsman meetings. Ensures that all bulletin boards and digital displays within FFR facilities and commands are properly updated with current program and event promotional advertisements. Stays current on common computer programs, user interface and web technology trends and passes on recommendations concerning how to implement these trends to the Marketing Director. Ensures integrity of communications by staying informed on legislation and DoD policies that affect internet, social media and website content. Attends FFR programs during weekdays or weekends to take event photographs or video. Assists supervisor with commercial sponsorship/advertising packages, reports and organization. Uses current graphic design programs to create flyers or images used for promoting programs when needed.

Requirements

• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must pass all applicable records and background check.

Qualifications

A minimum of three years of experience in the marketing field or related area OR a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations or a related field and one year of experience in marketing (or related field) is preferred. Knowledge of all phases of marketing and communications, including principles, methods, practices, trends and techniques. Ability to gather and effectively organize information. Must possess proven ability to analyze business needs and develop marketing plans and recommendations in a fast-paced environment. Ability to solve problems with skill, tact and resourcefulness and effectively carry out various projects independently, handle problems and divergences - within policy and accepted practices - when they occur. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Skill and ability to market and promote programs and motivate patrons. Computer proficiency in various software to include but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and various Adobe or similar programs. Should possess solid organizational skills and be detailed oriented. Must be able to handle multiple projects within deadline.

Education

Proof of education is required if qualifying based on education and experience.

Contacts

• Address NSF Dahlgren 47402 Buse Rd Bldg 467 Patuxent River, MD 20670 US
• Name: NDW NAF HR
• Email: [email protected]