Community Center Manager

Quick Facts

Community Center Manager (NAF / Morale, Welfare and Recreation)

Description

Plan, administer, and manage activities, services, and staff for the Force Support Community Activity Centers. Coordinate recurring and special events, joint community facility use, marketing and promotions, sponsorship/donor efforts, retail and theater operations, and complete required reporting and compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute recurring and nonrecurring activities, special events, and joint community undertakings.
• Schedule and coordinate joint facility use with civic groups, private clubs, and other organizations for meetings, conferences, tournaments, talent shows, and base-wide events.
• Ensure vendor compliance with contracts; complete associated formalities; book events and entertainment.
• Coordinate advertising and marketing, including program promotion materials and email/print campaigns.
• Maintain and develop contact lists; assist in finding sponsors/donors and identifying strategic partnerships.
• Recommend new or updated programs and events based on customer needs and survey feedback.
• Produce after-action reports; prepare daily financial statements and bank deposits; support APF/NAF budgeting processes.
• Manage retail operations (ordering, receiving inventory) and procure supplies and services for scheduled activities.
• Direct and oversee theatre operations.
• Ensure safety, fire, sanitation, and cash-handling compliance; follow applicable regulations for procurement.
• Supervise staff: assign work, resolve grievances, initiate corrective/adverse actions as needed, schedule leave, and identify training needs.

Requirements

• Successful background investigation with favorable results
• Minimum 2 years of progressive experience relevant to the duties described
• Verifiable experience in special events planning or closely related work (community recreation or hospitality)
• Knowledge of business practices and concepts related to special events/entertainment programs
• Knowledge of current trends in music, theater, and the entertainment industry
• MS Office experience on Windows: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing and to read, comprehend, and speak English
• Education substitution is not allowed
• Must meet additional eligibility requirements stated in the posting (including residency/citizenship rules and Selective Service where applicable)
• Direct deposit required; pass E-Verify

Hard Skills & Technologies

• MS Office
• Windows
• Word
• Excel
• Access
• PowerPoint
• Desktop publishing
• Internet
• APF budgeting
• NAF budgeting
• Financial statements
• Cash handling
• E-Verify