Arts and Crafts Programs Manager
Holloman Air Force Base, NM - USA
Job Summary
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Arts and Crafts Facility on Holloman AFB New Mexico.
This is a Regular Full Time (RFT) position with benefits (medical dental life insurance retirement 401(k) and annual/sick leave).
Incumbent must be able to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings weekends and/or holidays.
The primary purpose of this position is to administer the programs and classes within the Arts and Crafts Center.
The primary duties of this position include but are not limited to:
- Responsible for planning classes and activities within the Arts & Crafts Center.
- Builds and submits the calendar of events to the Arts & Crafts Manager for approval.
- Plans facilitates and instructs classes.
- Seeks out and establishes contracts with instructors to teach classes.
- Responsible for submitting program information to Marketing.
- Will work directly with Marketing to create surveys and customer feedback forms to collect information that will assist with developing classes and activities that meet the demands of the community.
- Will train other staff within Arts & Crafts to assist with the programming activities.
- Proposes budgets and pricing for the programs they plan to offer to ensure they align with the financial goals of the activity.
- Identifies materials needed for any classes customer requests and processes customer orders.
- Responsible for the evaluation of program effectiveness.
- Prepares publicity materials stays current on trends and techniques to provide quality programs.
- Operates the cash register system collecting money making change and issuing receipts.
- Opens and closes out the register completes required reports and deposits in accordance with established guidelines.
- Assists customers with special orders and any issues that may arise.
- Maintains a clean neat and safe work environment.
- Reports facility repairs and maintenance requirements according to established procedures.
- Assists with inventory of resale supply equipment and property.
- May assist with recruitment development and supervision of assigned personnel.
- May assign and review subordinates work and provide instruction/guidance as required.
- May prepare reports and justification for awards reassignments promotions and any other actions when appropriate.
- Applies Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles and guidelines for all personnel management actions.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- This position requires the incumbent to meet the requirements to obtain and maintain a CAC and military network access.
- This position requires the incumbent to work shifts to provide coverage on evenings weekends holidays or special situations.
The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents within a 100-mile radius of Holloman AFB New Mexico. Recruitment limited only to the local commuting area of Holloman profile address must reflect an address within a 100-mile radius of Holloman AFB New Mexico.
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 10/01/2026
Business Based Action Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran and Transition Hiring Preference
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:
- Experience working in an Arts & Crafts environment with sufficient knowledge to demonstrate techniques and instruct in one or more of the Arts & Crafts areas.
- Must be proficient with a wide variety of software programs including Microsoft Office products.
- Working experience and knowledge of basic framing engraving matting etc.
- Creative and artistic abilities are desirable.
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.
- Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal Affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installations decision on the 3-year residency requirement.
- Male applicants born after December 31 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Direct deposit is required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- A probationary period may be required.
- Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Governments interest.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
- Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
- This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
- This position is not included in a bargaining unit.
- Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.
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.
Required Experience:
Manager