Marathon Operations Assistant (Events Manager)
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Air Force Marathon at Wright Patt AFB. Responsible for organizing and managing all aspects of the ancillary events associated with the USAF Marathon and SF 10-Miler. The position includes paid holidays, leave accrual, optional participation in Health, Dental/ Life Insurance plans, Retirement, 401K and Flexible Benefits plans.
Responsible for organizing and managing all aspects of the ancillary events associated with the USAF Marathon and SF 10-Miler to include but not limited to the Health & Fitness Expo, the Pasta Dinner, Welcome Reception, Award Ceremonies and Finish Line Festival. Serves as the primary liaison between expo venders, various event venues and contracted organizations that provide support to such events. In tandem with the Marketing Coordinator assist with marketing campaigns and social media. Assist in planning campaigns that effectively highlight and increase participation at all events of USAFM and SF10 weekends. Assist with developing, and producing program flyers, brochures, pamphlets, posters, in support of the USAFM and related events. Manage a waste reduction, recycling and sustainability plan for all USAF Marathon events with an emphasis on documenting the systems created in order to track the plan's efficacy. Travel opportunities to attend local, state and national meetings, conferences and seminars that pertain to producing race events, serves as an ambassador of the USAF Marathon at these events. Irregular work hours may be required to represent the USAF Marathon during events. Performs other related duties as assigned. Applicant reviews will be completed weekly or biweekly during this announcement period. *This vacancy is subject to closing early if qualified applicants have applied.* If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13092990