MARKETING/SPONSORSHIP MANAGER Job in Quantico, VA

Vacancy No. 70839 Department U.S. Marine Corps
Salary $81,120.00 to $87,360.00 Grade 04 to 04
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/14/2024 Close Date 11/28/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Quantico, VA


Summary

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.

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Clarification from the agency

Open to Public

Duties

  • Plans, directs, and initiates the development, administration and implementation of marketing, Public Relations, and sponsorship programs for the MCMO. 
  • Ensures special considerations and favored treatment are not provided to sponsors except for the public recognition and advertising entitlements addressed in the agreements. 
  • Assists the MCMO Deputy Director and branch managers by producing marketing and sponsorship strategies in the development for various programs for the MCM and its event series. 
  • Manages and supervises the daily work performance of the Marketing and Graphics sections in the MCMO structure including public relations/media and social media component programs, to include website management, Facebook posts and Twitter feeds. 
  • Prepares and presents creative concepts and marketing plans and provides day to day management of commercial sponsorship programs for the MCMO. Researches, solicits, and sells commercial sponsorship partnerships for all MCMO races and sub events. 
  • Targets commercial business areas or categories enhancing the MCMO and meet the market and sales¿ goals of prospective sponsors.  Effectively communicates information using state of the art equipment. 
  • Prepares and creates marketing plans and concepts.  Develops, writes and produces a wide variety of advertising media.  Develops implements and monitors a limited and controlled commercial sponsorship program and strategies for the MCMO to assist in the competitiveness of the MCM and its races series.  Creates draft sponsorship agreements, follow auditing guidelines, and submits for review by Legal Counsel prior to acceptance. 
  • Monitors the usage of registered trademarks, the MCM name, the MCM logos on the ¿The People¿s Marathon¿ and several events series trademarks. Ensuring reviews of agreements for use plus quality control enforcement of standards for use.  Plans, organizes, and implements MCMO events entertainment and ceremonial function. 
  • Oversees and manages Media planning, coordination, and coverage for the MCMO races.  May function as announcer for the MCM, Marine Corps Historic Half and event series races as needed. 
  • Conducts marketing research including surveys, demographics, needs assessments, focus groups and pricing reviews.  Develops and presents presentation to prospective sponsors using state of the art equipment and software. Develops and manages the Marketing budget for the MCMO.  Ensures fiscal accountability of all sponsorship, partnerships and licensing agreements and works directly with MCCS Sponsorship Coordinator, Marine Corps Base, and Quantico. 
  • May be required to travel to attend MCMO races, meetings, and expos to promote races and events by attending other race expos to set up booths with MCMO race materials to promote MCMO race series by handing out MCMO materials, speaking to runners about MCMO races and events, and soliciting vendors to participate in races. 
  • Prepares for MCMO races and events & observes race practices within the running industry to learn how they prepare, plan and execute races.
  • May be required to stand for extended periods of times at expos handing out materials and speaking with runners and vendors about MCMO races. 

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • See Duties and Qualifications

EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

  • Minimum of four years related background that demonstrates experience directly related to the above duties.  Strong computer skills.  Demonstrated experience in the use of a variety of informational marketing and media methods such as graphic arts, design, illustration, photographs, computers, broadcast, etc.  Must have strong written and oral communication skills. 
  • Organizational and detail-orientated expertise and the ability to handle numerous projects at one time. 
  • Skilled in using a variety of communication and informational media methods and techniques to stimulate interest of a variety of publics, which have different levels of understanding.  Must be able to identify the characteristics of target audiences and determine the most effective, sources, methods, and techniques to use in reaching patrons.  Ability to analyze the results of information gathering techniques, surveys, inquiries, etc. to improve upon existing systems.  This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting to 20 lbs may be required.

Additional information

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.

As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
Required Documents:
           *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
           *If prior military, DD214 Member Copy
This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.
INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.

Benefits

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The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to:

•      Stability of Federal Civilian Service

•      People with passion for doing work that matters

•      Quality of Work Life Balance

•      Competitive Pay

•      Comprehensive Benefit Packages

•      Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges

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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.

Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.

Required Documents

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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 online via the MCCS Careers website: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/psc/hprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=70839&PostingSeq=1

Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.  To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.

Agency contact information

QUANTICO MARATHON
Address
QUANTICO MARATHON
123 BARNETT AVENUE
QUANTICO, VA 22134
USA
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Next steps

All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at https://careers.usmc-mccs.org will be able to view their application status online.


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