About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Marketing Office, Ramstein AB, Germany.
This position may be eligible for logistical support.
Provides support as needed for all special events. Assists with Marketing Assistant duties as assigned (processes inside internal ticket system, giving public briefings, and/or speaking on air, to include hosting weekly AFN radio spots for 86 FSS Events).
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Marketing Office, Ramstein AB, Germany.
This position may be eligible for logistical support.
Provides support as needed for all special events. Assists with Marketing Assistant duties as assigned (processes inside internal ticket system, giving public briefings, and/or speaking on air, to include hosting weekly AFN radio spots for 86 FSS Events).
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
Social Media & Digital Marketing: Maintains online channels, including but not limited to: all Facebook pages, Instagram, Flickr, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, Snapchat, blogs, and e-newsletter platforms. Manipulates, resizes, and/or creates marketing materials for social media. Assists with graphic designs for facilities and the e-magazine. Initiates and manages all social media online strategies consistent with project management/Marketing Director's goals/directives.
Strategy & Technology: Continuously explores, recommends, uses, and optimizes communication methods and technologies to engage with customers and to maximize the squadron's branding, products, and services. Identifies relevant new strategies and technology to increase customers' engagement and create online brand exposure through any digital media forum(s). Maintains current knowledge of emerging technologies/industry trends and applies it to operations and activities.
Website & Content Management: Responsible for maintaining and expanding social media outreach on current and future platforms. Conducts routine checks on the 86 FSS website, to include, but not limited to, daily audits/reviews of content on each page and coordinates with webmasters via the web ticket system to update content.
Marketing & Campaign Support: Works with the marketing team to develop and implement marketing programs for the squadron and other activities. Assists the Marketing Director in developing communication strategies to determine the most effective and efficient method of reaching the target market through digital media forums and/or blogs. Makes recommendations to activity managers on appropriate online media mixes and works with marketing POCs to coordinate scheduled cross-marketing and/or event marketing posts/articles. Assists in planning digital marketing campaigns designed to enhance participation in squadron activities, considering the characteristics of the target audience and the media mix necessary to reach them.
Research & Analytics: Assists in conducting qualitative and quantitative market research. Assists in administering surveys, collecting data, tabulating responses, and analyzing results. Tracks user analytics and aggregate data for social online platform(s). Explores search engine optimization and utilizes analytics as applicable.
General Duties & Support: Provides support as needed for all special events. Assists with Marketing Assistant duties as assigned (processes inside internal ticket system, giving public briefings, and/or speaking on air, to include hosting weekly AFN radio spots for 86 FSS Events). Assists with Production Clerk duties (create Event calendar entries, printing, mounting, lamination, binding, cutting, customer service, etc.) as needed. Provides photographic/videography support for functions/events as required/needed. Nights, weekends, and holidays may be required as necessary. Performs other related duties as assigned/needed.
If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12878253
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, 02/27/2026
The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is U.S. Citizens and legal U.S. residents in Germany. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between Germany and the U.S., you must be a U.S. citizen or citizen of a NATO country with a U.S. permanent resident card in order to be eligible for NAF employment. Citizens of Germany (including dual citizenship if Germany is one of the countries) as well as "ordinarily resident" US citizens are not eligible for NAF employment per SOFA agreement. If not already in the commuting area, must be able to verify the ability to arrive before a firm job offer can be sent.
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.
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.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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 is made that you have inflated your 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.
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To apply for this position, you must 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 02/27/2026 to receive consideration.
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