Arts Specialist (Programmer)

Assists in management of day to day Arts & Crafts Center programs. Plans schedules develops and coordinates arts and crafts activities such as painting with multiple mediums and surfaces leatherwork ceramics pottery wood sign making vinyl work kids camps sketching/drawing textile projects photography etc. Programs can include those to meet more specialized interests such as cooking beauty make-up art and thrown pottery. Provides instruction guidance and leadership to participants - modifying adapting expanding or otherwise changing plans and procedures for specific activities as developments require. Submits program plans to encompass labor materials venues marketing and publicity. Determines costs and pricing associated with events. Assists with the budget for fiscal year skill development program requirements. Develops and implements procedures to monitor track and document program effectiveness and success. Reports progress and makes recommendations on program planning coordination and follow-up procedures to the Arts & Crafts Director (ACD). Utilizes various software programs in researching networking exchanging information and establishing historical files. Acts as the Administrator for Social Media platforms to include developing posting and monitoring content. Resolves customer issues and complaints. Monitors and tracks complaints to evaluate and then ensure quality service and client satisfaction. Performs preventative maintenance and monitors the condition of A&C equipment and supplies used to support the program. Requisitions new equipment and supplies. Evaluates effectiveness of ongoing activities from the stand point of participants resources unforeseen developments and program objectives and prepares after-action reports. Recommends new programming activities to include type of format and resources the activity would require. Activities constitute year-round programming. Assists individuals with special interests to develop clubs or special interest groups. Greets customers and conducts facility tours. Develops a quarterly and yearly program calendar of events which is used to prepare budgets. Solicits and trains volunteers as needed. Maintains certification for serving food and alcohol. Routinely briefs on-base and off-base organizations regarding the variety of programs offered by the Arts & Crafts Center. Assists in the performance of liaison duties between Arts & Crafts and base organizations. Observes work performance of A&C volunteers and contracted instructors and makes recommendations to the ACD. May operate the cash register collect money make change and issue receipts. May work an irregular tour of duty to include nights weekends and holidays. Performs other related duties as assigned.


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• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
• This position may require the incumbent to work an uncommon tour of duty including evenings weekends holidays and special events.

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicants eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date 09/16/2026

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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:

Must have experience with ceramics painting with other media fabric crafts calligraphy and or lettering machines engraving glass crafts and mat cutting.
Must be able to read write spell and figure basic math and measurements.
Must have a clear speaking voice and be able to deal with the public.
Must be proficient in the use of computer software (e.g. Microsoft Office).
Must have excellent customer service skills or relative experience handling customers.