Marathon Operations Assistant (Events Manager)
Your tasks
Responsible for organizing and managing all aspects of the ancillary events associated with the USAF Marathon and SF 10-Miler to include but not limited to the Health & Fitness Expo, the Pasta Dinner, Welcome Reception, Award Ceremonies and Finish Line Festival. Serves as the primary liaison between expo venders, various event venues and contracted organizations that provide support to such events. In tandem with the Marketing Coordinator assist with marketing campaigns and social media. Assist in planning campaigns that effectively highlight and increase participation at all events of USAFM and SF10 weekends. Assist with developing, and producing program flyers, brochures, pamphlets, posters, in support of the USAFM and related events. Manage a waste reduction, recycling and sustainability plan for all USAF Marathon events with an emphasis on documenting the systems created in order to track the plan's efficacy. Travel opportunities to attend local, state and national meetings, conferences and seminars that pertain to producing race events, serves as an ambassador of the USAF Marathon at these events. Irregular work hours may be required to represent the USAF Marathon during events. Performs other related duties as assigned. Applicant reviews will be completed weekly or biweekly during this announcement period. This vacancy is subject to closing early if qualified applicants have applied. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13092990
Requirements
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 11/16/2026 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: A Bachelor's degree in business, sports management, or marketing is required but may be substituted for two years of experience related to event management. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook. Understanding of running events is preferred. Experience working with sustainability programs preferred. Must be able to work autonomously with minimal supervision and engage customers, co-workers, supervisors, managers, volunteers, vendors, and the general public in a tactful, courteous and professional manner. Successful completion of a National Agency Check is required.
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Other
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Air Force Marathon at Wright Patt AFB. Responsible for organizing and managing all aspects of the ancillary events associated with the USAF Marathon and SF 10-Miler. The position includes paid holidays, leave accrual, optional participation in Health, Dental/ Life Insurance plans, Retirement, 401K and Flexible Benefits plans.