Summary
About the position: This position will be assigned to the USAF Marathon Facility, Wright Patterson AFB.
Provides assistance in marketing and sponsorship management for the U.S. Air Force Marathon. Researches and coordinates sponsorship activities for AFM and all events.
The position includes paid holidays, annual/sick leave accrual, as well as optional participation in Group Health, Dental and Life Insurance plans, Retirement, 401K and Flexible Benefits plans.
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Clarification from the agency
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
Duties
Provides assistance in marketing and sponsorship management for the U.S. Air Force Marathon (AFM). Researches and coordinates sponsorship activities for AFM and all events. Assists in planning marketing strategies and placement of in-kind goods and services to support AFM and its events. Writes sponsorship contracts and monitors timeline. Assists in the development of various marketing materials and edits as needed, such as runner brochures, applications, and other AFM related material. May produce camera-ready copy using desktop publishing software, coordinates logo placement, sponsorship recognition and sponsorship online surveys by using government approved software. Coordinates AFM in-kind sponsorship and marketing products. Edits and assists with website design and development. Assists in communication and promotional requirements including developing brochures, promotional campaigns and posters, and social media by utilizing artwork and text.
May assists in writing press releases for various media outlets and may review and track publications for information dissemination and coverage. Reviews all outgoing sponsorship agreements to include grammar, format, and compliance with administrative policy. Initiates and prepares routine correspondence including letters, sponsorship and partnership agreements, memoranda, and messages using various software. Personally responds to routine telephone inquiries and routine mail. Maintains official files. Assists with the coordination of AFM publicity through newsletters, newspapers, brochures, posters, and other media sources. May draft articles for newspapers and newsletters. Assists marketing manager and staff members by performing various marketing, clerical, and administrative tasks. May be required to travel to other race expos to set up booths with AFM race materials to promote AFM events by handing out AFM materials, speaking to runners about AFM races and events, and soliciting vendors to participate in races. Prepares for AFM races and events by setting up cones, tents, start and finish lines and other race requirements. Observation of race practices by attending other races within the running industry and learning how they prepare, plan and execute races and upon return implement race practices and procedures at AFM races.
May be required to stand for extended periods at expos handing out materials and speaking with runners and vendors about AFM races. Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Acknowledges customers. 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.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12342876
Conditions of Employment
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
- This position is subject to a pre-employment drug test and random testing thereafter.
- This position requires a valid driver's license.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 05/06/2024
Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Must have experience that shows progressively responsible administrative, professional, technical or other work, which has provided a general knowledge of marketing/commercial sponsorship principles and practices. Specialized experience gained in a commercial marketing or advertising agency is desirable. Specialized experience should demonstrate the applicant's ability to plan and implement new and unique programs without benefit of established criteria; compose written material and conduct verbal/oral presentations; solicit and negotiate sponsorship agreements. Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Understanding of military procedures is desirable. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required. Proficient in the Adobe Suite or like software is desirable. Attention to details with the ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines. Must possess the ability to work alone with minimal supervision while acting in the best interest of the USAF. Willingness to travel and work various weekends and long hours. Must be able to satisfactorily complete all required background checks.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
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.
Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Diploma/ GED
- Disability Letter (VA)
- License
- Other (1)
- Other (2)
- PCS Orders
- Professional Certification
- Proof of Marriage Status
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/06/2024 to receive consideration.
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Next steps
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