Arts & Production Assistant Job in Naval Academy, MD

Vacancy No. 25-032 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $66,560.00 to $74,880.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 5/15/2025 Close Date 5/29/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Naval Academy, MD


Summary

This position is located in the U. S. Naval Academy's Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI), Midshipmen Welfare Fund (MWF) Musical Activities, Annapolis, Maryland. The incumbent is responsible for assisting the Director of Musical Activities in the day to day and artistic operations of the Musical Activities Department. The incumbent works closely with the Brigade of Midshipmen and Officers stationed at the Naval Academy via email, telephone and in person.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

The Public, US Citizenship is required in order to obtain the necessary Tier 3 Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance.

Duties

  • Incumbent will create, edit, and produce audio and/or video content for broadcast and social media platforms.
  • Incumbent will assist with website and social media updates and maintenance.
  • Incumbent will help coordinate the Musical Activities performances and oversee all Front-of-House aspects.
  • Incumbent will administer or carry out educational, recreational, cultural, or other programs in theater.
  • Incumbent will assist with set design, construction, and painting; prop creation and procurement; and oversee costume inventory organization.
  • Incumbent will assist with the overall artistic production of all Musical Activities performances. Incumbent will assemble weekly midshipmen Chapel Service music binders.
  • Incumbent will assist the Musical Activities office in general office maintenance responsibilities to include, but not limited to, answering phones, photocopying, sorting mail, filing, data entry, ordering office supplies for musical performances and routine office equipment maintenance.
  • Incumbent will maintain Patron mailing list (Excel) for promotional materials.
  • Incumbent will receive visitors and telephone calls to the office, determine nature of requests and personally provide information desired or direct person to appropriate resources.
  • Incumbent will assist in other duties as assigned.
  • Duties are most often performed within an office setting. Work is primarily sedentary. However, there is some walking, observing, standing, bending, climbing ladders, and lifting of moderately heavy items.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must obtain and maintain a secret security clearance – requires 18 years of age
  • Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required
  • Probationary period: Full Time and Part Time employees serve a one-year probationary period
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for Tier 3 Positions
  • Must be able to understand and communicate in English

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSAs) for this position are as follows:
**Responses must be included on the KSA portion of the online application**
  1. Incumbent must have completed two years of education beyond high school; or one year of equivalent experience in a Musical Activities field. Education in Music Production, Recording Arts, or other Music related studies preferred.
  2. Experience in multi-microphone audio recording and editing of large ensembles.
  3. Experience with a variety of audio recording hardware and software. Experience with ProTools preferred.
  4. Experience with digital consoles for live performances.

Additional information

This position is a great opportunity to be involved with one of the nation's most visible music organizations, presenting the Navy and Marine Corps to the world through musical performances. Exciting, never dull, wide variety of activity - from formal classical concerts to recordings, to national-level broadcasts with incredible people! Scheduling 8 hour weekday shifts, with varying evenings and weekends, following event schedules in support of the academic year.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be further evaluated to determine the extent to which their education, related experience, training, awards, and supervisory appraisal demonstrate they possess the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs).

Required Documents

Varies - Please see Vacancy Announcement for more information: https://www.usnabsd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/25-032-ArtsProduction-Assistant-Announcement.pdf

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted no later than NOON on the closing date via the Naval Academy Business Services website: https://www.usnabsd.com/about/careers/

Online Application:https://www.usnabsd.com/about/careers/application-for-federal-employment-of-612/

Agency contact information

US Naval Academy NAF HRO
Address
US Naval Academy NAF HRO
181 Wainwright Road
Annapolis, MD 21402
US

Next steps

All applicants must submit an application US via the https://www.usnabsd.com/about/careers/website, and will receive an email confirming submission.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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