Summary About the position: This position is located at the Marketing Office on RAF Croughton. This is a TEMPORARY position with a Not to Exceed Date of 30 September 2025. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Responsibilities Assists Marketing Director in overseeing the efforts of the marketing department. Advises on implementation of the marketing strategy which includes campaigns, events, digital marketing, and public relations. Creates marketing and communication strategies for the organization. Reviews applicable media to include the 422 ABS website, calendar entries, closures and other facility details. Coordinates marketing projects and major events from start to finish. Conducts research and analyzes trends in products and/or services offered to develop marketing strategies for new and existing products and services. Carries out continuous analysis of competitive environment and consumer trends. Works closely with product management team to define marketing materials and programs. Develops and coordinates brand strategy and awareness. Launches and maintains commercial sponsorship with businesses by establishing and meeting their marketing objectives. Generates commercial sponsorship proposals. Maintains all applicable social media for 422 ABS facilities. Maintains contacts with outside organizations within the community for the purpose of exchanging information and working in programs of mutual interest. Provides public affairs and public relations services for the Force Support Squadron with other base agencies. Prepares, justifies, and submits annual budget resource requirements. Monitors expenditures and uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities. Attends and briefs at meetings on behalf of FSS. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities and deadlines. Assures that mission and accuracy requirements are met; selects employees; hears and resolves grievances and complaints; initiates corrective and/or adverse action for performance or conduct; schedules and grants leave; identifies training needs. Appraises performance with established guidelines. Provides appropriate recognition and feedback for employee performance. Periodically review organization structures to ensure position guides are accurate. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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, 09/22/2024 Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference The area of consideration for this vacancy announcement is citizens, permanent residents, and legal residents of the United States (US) who reside within the local commuting area (60 mile radius) of RAF Croughton, United Kingdom (UK), or will do so within the next 30 days. Permanent and legal residents of the US must be citizens of a NATO country, unless authorized to reside in the UK as a dependent of an employee who serves in support of the US Visiting Forces. Eligible applicants must possess a US-issued social security number and be able to provide documentation proving residency status in the UK. Documentation could include PCS Orders, UK Visa, etc. Applicants cannot be 'ordinarily resident'. A person is considered to be 'ordinarily resident' if they have resided in the United Kingdom (UK) for more than 366 days without an affiliation to the US Visiting Forces. Time spent in the UK as an employee, or dependent of an employee, of a US agency serving and supporting the US Visiting Forces (i.e., active duty military, federal civilian, AAFES, Red Cross, one of the contract universities, a military banking facility or federal credit union, or US government contractors) is not counted toward being 'ordinary resident'. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between the US and the UK, British citizens may not apply for US NAF positions; however, they may be eligible to apply for local national positions on base. 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience (MUST BE SUPPORTED IN RESUME): Ability to communicate effectively (orally & written). Previous supervisory experience and/or knowledge of Services programs are highly desirable. Must have demonstrated specialized experience with Microsoft office and WordPress. Must have specialized experience which demonstrates the ability to design and layout advertising copy and artwork using Adobe CSS (to include at a minimum: Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop) Minimum requirements of spell checking Changing a text box and text editing Must have experience or education which provides a general knowledge of marketing/advertising principles and practices Marketing related degree is desired but not required. Must demonstrate good customer service, strong communication skills and ability to work with little supervision. Must have knowledge of applicable Air Force policies. 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 in order to qualify. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit. Probationary period may be required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. LQA is not authorized. Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.