Arts And Crafts Program Manager

Air Education and Training Command•Columbus AFB, MS
•Onsite

About The Position

This Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position is assigned to the Columbus AFB Arts and Crafts Center. It is a regular part-time position with 20 hours guaranteed, though the employee may work up to 40 hours. The primary purpose is to administer programs and classes within the center. The position plans and facilitates classes and activities, develops a calendar of events for approval by the Arts & Crafts Manager, and instructs classes. It establishes contracts with instructors, submits program information to Marketing, and works with Marketing to develop surveys and customer feedback forms. It also trains Arts & Crafts staff in programming activities and proposes program budgets and pricing aligned with the activity's financial goals. The employee identifies materials for classes and customer requests, processes customer orders, evaluates program effectiveness, prepares publicity materials, and keeps current on trends and techniques. Other duties include operating the cash register, completing reports and deposits, assisting customers, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, reporting facility maintenance needs, and assisting with inventory. The employee may support recruitment, development, and supervision of personnel, including reviewing work, providing guidance, and preparing personnel-action justifications. The employee applies Equal Employment Opportunity principles and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Experience working in an Arts & Crafts environment, with sufficient knowledge to demonstrate techniques and instruct in one or more Arts & Crafts areas.
  • Proficiency with a wide variety of software programs, including Microsoft Office products.
  • Working experience and knowledge of basic framing, engraving, matting, and related activities.
  • Complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • Be able to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) and meet network-access requirements.

Nice To Haves

  • Creative and artistic abilities are desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Plan classes and activities within the Arts & Crafts Center.
  • Build and submit the calendar of events to the Arts & Crafts Manager for approval.
  • Plan, facilitate, and instruct classes.
  • Seek out and establish contracts with class instructors.
  • Submit program information to Marketing and work with Marketing on customer surveys and feedback forms.
  • Train other Arts & Crafts staff to assist with programming activities.
  • Propose budgets and pricing for planned programs in alignment with the activity's financial goals.
  • Identify materials needed for classes and customer requests, and process customer orders.
  • Evaluate program effectiveness.
  • Prepare publicity materials and stay current on trends and techniques.
  • Operate the cash register, collect money, make change, and issue receipts.
  • Open and close out the register, complete required reports, and make deposits according to established guidelines.
  • Assist customers with special orders and issues.
  • Maintain a clean, neat, and safe work environment.
  • Report facility repairs and maintenance requirements according to established procedures.
  • Assist with inventory of resale items, supplies, equipment, and property.
  • May assist with recruitment, development, and supervision of assigned personnel.
  • May assign and review subordinate work and provide instruction or guidance as required.
  • May prepare reports and justifications for awards, reassignments, promotions, and other personnel actions.
  • Apply Equal Employment Opportunity principles and guidelines to personnel management actions.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
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