Field Programs Specialist

Why join our team?

USO mission and exceptional team, around the world, make this a great place to work. We offer generous paid time off, including volunteer days and military leave. We have an exceptional 401k match, great benefits including training/education reimbursement and really fun team members that put the mission first. Working for the USO is more than a job. It’s a calling. (Do what you like, like what you do)!

Here is what an independent external survey told us:

• 97% agree they like the work they do
• 90% are satisfied with the pay and benefits
• 95% would recommend working here to friends and family
• 95% would recommend the USO services to a friend

The Field Programs Specialist manages or assists in all facets of designing and delivering high quality, self-sustaining and cost efficient programs, events and activities that provide valuable, engaging and memorable experiences for military service members and their families.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Duties)

• Execute, or assist in managing the planning, delivery and evaluation of new and existing USO programs, activities and events on and off US military installations, including coordinating all functions, materials and assets to ensure that these programs, activities and events are effective and run efficiently.*
• Assist in reviewing USO programs and service needs within assigned area, including helping to research and recommend new programs and services and helping to implement resulting program, event or activity changes.*
• In cooperation with key internal and external stakeholders, assist in developing, improving and maintaining working relationships with the US Military, local community leadership, partners and donors, and media representatives to support successful program, activity and event delivery within assigned area.*
• Help to identify and nurture new streams of financial and in-kind resources.*
• Coordinate with leadership, to ensure appropriate and adequate volumes of volunteers and materials and supplies are available for all programs, events, and activities. Serve as a programming resource to colleagues and oversee volunteers during events they are leading.*
• Assist in preparing, reviewing and presenting reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed during the absence of manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business or related field.
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible work experience in program or event management, or in a marketing role. Relevant experience in a non-profit, military, multicultural and/or global organization preferred.
• Ability to achieve desired results while working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Ability to interact with USO Leadership, the general public and military audiences at a variety of levels with integrity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment related to controversial and/or culturally sensitive subjects. Ability to handle confidential information with tact and poise.
• Working knowledge of basic business and accounting functions including project management and budgeting.
• Demonstrated initiative/self-motivation, with the ability to quickly and easily adapt to changing organizational needs.
• Proficiency using computers and electronics equipment. Working knowledge of various software, applications, and programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to obtain and maintain proper credentials necessary to access USO Center locations and facilities including but not limited to security, credit and/or background screening, SOFA status, valid driver’s license.
• Must be a strong advocate of the USO’s mission to strengthen America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country throughout their service to the nation.

Details

• This position is located at Camp Pendleton, CA.  Preference will be given to local candidates within commuting distance to the location. 
• USO locations will adhere to local area and DOD guidelines regarding COVID vaccination/testing requirements. Employees may be required to be vaccinated or tested regularly per local requirements.
• Resume and cover letter are required for full consideration.
• Background check – education, criminal and driving required.
• The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

If that’s not enough to convince you, here are some direct quotes from employees:

• The organization truly cares about the people who work here.
• I have been with the USO for 4 years and have consistently been able to grow in my knowledge and position. It is a fun place to work and my work/life balance is manageable. The way the organization has handled COVID has been top notch - I never felt fearful that I would lose my job or be put in a situation where I did not feel safe. The benefits are great - PTO and 401k matching are top level.
• There is great consideration given and extended in the following areas: organizational core values for all, work-life balance, impact we can actually see (and even experience as a staff member- the feeling of making an impact is priceless), autonomy with respect to current position within the organization.
• Everyone is friendly and easy to talk to. We collaborate well together and share ideas and interests to create fun activities for our overall goal in the community. I couldn't think of a better organization to work for.
• The mission alone provides a positive and meaningful purpose, where people should want to work and be a part of. Most of the people who work for the USO and volunteer for the USO have giving hearts and want to make a difference. This also makes the organization a place where people would want to work.
• The mission and opportunities to make a Difference are amazing. There is no doubt that the USO is one of the most forward-facing, frontline serving nonprofits that I know of.

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