This position is located with FMWR Special Events on Fort Wainwright, AK. Up to 25% recruitment incentive may be authorized. Eligible for 1.69% COLA. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Duties

Responsible for assisting a higher level employee or actions officer with the planning and executing of community special events that respond to the needs and interests of the military/civilian population Submits a cost analysis of special events prior to implementation and after each event. Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of ongoing activities and coordinates events with Marketing/Commercial Sponsorship, and supervisor, prior to scheduling special events or prior to submission of special events for five-year plans. Devises, improvises, and adapts activities to the wide range of participants interest and needs considering limitation of funds, facilities, equipment, volunteers, staff support, etc., available

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Must be able to lift and carry light to moderately heavy items.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, Chapter 2.
• Incumbent may also required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.
• Must be able to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

Possess three years of progressive work experience with at least one year performing duties such as assisting in planning and executing of community special events for a wide range of participants and adapting based on the interests and needs of the community such as: yard sales, 4th of July Celebration, Comedy Clubs, Variety Shows, etc. At least one year of experience must demonstrate the ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; and communicate effectively orally and in writing. OR Possess a bachelor's degree with major study in outdoor recreation and parks; event management; recreation management; youth, public, urban or community recreation; or special population recreation.** OR Possess a combination of education and experience as outlined above. Education and experience is defined as two years of education in major study in outdoor recreation and parks; event management; recreation management; youth, public, urban or community recreation, or special population recreation and one year of experience assisting in planning and executing of community special events for a wide range of participants and adapting based on the interests and needs of the community such as: yard sales, 4th of July Celebration, Comedy Clubs, Variety Shows, etc. At least one year of experience must demonstrate the ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.** **Transcripts MUST be submitted at the time of application if using education to qualify. Candidates who possess the highly preferred criteria listed below will be referred to the selecting official first (experience must be verifiable within your application package): 1. Possess at least one (1) year experience providing oversight, planning, and executing events for 50+ patrons such as concerts, comedy shows, holiday events, etc. within the last five (5) years. 2. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Applications such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. 3. Possess a valid driver's license and be willing to drive-in all-weather conditions to include snow/ice for transportation of talent to and from areas of greater than five (5) miles as mission dictates. 4. Willing and able to work nontraditional hours alone to include long nights and weekends along with midnight airport runs for Talent.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address EV-NAF-W6L7AA US ARMY GARRISON FORT WAINWRIGHT DO NOT MAIL Fort Wainwright, AK 99703 US
• Name: Alaska NAF CPAC
• Phone: 907-353-6408
• Email: [email protected]