About the position: This position will be assigned to the Marketing Department on Keesler Air Force Base, MS.
This position is considered regular full time. You are guaranteed 35 hours per week but could work up to 40 hours per week. As a regular full time employee, you are eligible to earn annual leave, sick leave, and sign up for benefits, to include health/life insurance, 401k, and NAF retirement.
About the position: This position will be assigned to the Marketing Department on Keesler Air Force Base, MS.
This position is considered regular full time. You are guaranteed 35 hours per week but could work up to 40 hours per week. As a regular full time employee, you are eligible to earn annual leave, sick leave, and sign up for benefits, to include health/life insurance, 401k, and NAF retirement.
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
The Community Relations Coordinator position is located within the Marketing Department and reports to the marketing director. This position oversees the commercial sponsorship and advertising program. Manages and executes all aspects of the sales cycle, from prospecting to closing. Develops solicitation packet and solicits sponsorship from local, regional, national and international sponsors. Exceeds $100k in in-kind, sponsorship, and advertising sales per fiscal year, while building, expanding, and maintaining strong client relationships. Ensures Air Force and sponsor compliance with sponsorship agreement. Tracks payment of advertising and sponsorship agreements to ensure proper accountability and credit. Maintains complete records on active and historic sponsor and advertiser activity. Has a high attention to detail, adaptability, organizational skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines while projecting confidence and courtesy. Works with internal marketing team to develop creative campaigns and manage advertising and sponsorship program objectives. Coordinates professional marketing campaigns comprised of print, social media, mass media and e-marketing channels to enhance the Force Support Squadron (FSS) brand. Identifies target audiences, establishes positioning, and develops campaign plans with marketing best practices to build successful strategies. Partners with activity managers and flight chiefs to establish marketing plans and commercial sponsorship strategies. Ensures the marketing project process is executed effectively from start to finish, leveraging internal support and driving collaboration. Must uphold a high standard of professionalism and business ethics. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Presents professional oral presentations. Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends. Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12730303
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, 05/05/2025
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:
A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field appropriate to the work of the position AND two years of experience in the occupation, OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above, OR appropriate experience that demonstrates the applicant has acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities equivalent to that gained in the above. Must have experience in composing written material, conducting verbal/oral presentations, soliciting and negotiating agreements, developing advertising copy, advertising/sponsorship sales experience, and knowledge of marketing/advertising principles and practices.
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does 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.
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:
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 05/05/2025 to receive consideration.
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