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Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
Learn more about this agency08/22/2019 to 09/05/2019
$22 - $24.40 per hour
NF 03
1 vacancy in the following location:
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25% or less - Varies
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
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39591
543506100
Collects, assembles, prepares, and disseminates information through the print and/or broadcast media, provides information concerning the various programs of the Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO). Plans, coordinates and produces presentations and press conferences. Coordinates outreach to attract celebrities as guest speakers, starters and entertainers for various events. Produces media guide and writes articles for race programs and other written material, such as runner’s newsletters. . Serves as liaison to sister services, Headquarters Marine Corps, and base Public Affairs Offices.
Writes and edits articles, organizes information, and serves as Production Editor. Produces camera-ready copy using desktop publishing software. Writes press releases for base/local newspaper and trade publications; reviews and tracks publications for information dissemination and coverage. Maintains press release and press clips files and photo morgue. Organizes, tabulates, and manages primary research data for surveys. Enters survey data and produces reports. Assists in communication and promotional requirements, including developing press conferences and production, exhibits, brochures, calendars, and posters. Plans, organizes work, and manages internal procedures and resources to ensure maximum productivity and economies. Prepares financial plan and related records and reports and exercises authority on approved budget. Monitors programs on a regular basis and initiates corrective action to ensure support of operating programs of MCMO. Develops long-range plans for event promotions. Sets up interviews for management to include TV, printed media and blogs. Works closely with sister services to receive assistance during large events.
Effectively supports the Marine Corps Equal Employment Opportunity policies, and ensures compliance with fire, safety, and other environmental issues.
May be required to travel to attend MCMO races, meetings and expos to promote races and events by attending other race expos to set up booths with MCMO race materials to promote MCMO race series by handing out MCMO materials, speaking to runners about MCMO races and events, and soliciting vendors to participate in races. Prepares for MCMO races and events by setting up cones, tents, start and finish lines and other race requirements. Observation of race practices by attending other races within the running industry and learning how they prepare, plan and execute races and upon return implement race practices and procedures at MCMO races. May be required to stand for extended periods of times at expos handing out materials and speaking with runners and vendors about MCMO races.
Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Acknowledges customers, smiles and makes eye contact. Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems. Checks for satisfaction on the quality of goods and services. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.
Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Uses required safety equipment, and observe safe work procedures. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.
Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Must possess valid driver’s license.
EVALUATIONS:
Three years’ experience in marketing, public affairs, communications, journalism, or a related field. Knowledge and skill in developing written and printed materials. Skill in orally transmitting information, and printed materials. Skill in the use of personal computers and associated software. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required. OR A Bachelor’s Degree preferably in the area of public affairs or public and community relations. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the qualifications above
GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: www.usmc-mccs.org/careers
Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at www.usmc-mccs.org/careers will be able to view their application status online.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/543506100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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