Arts & Crafts Operations Manager

Arts & Crafts Operations Manager

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Ramstein, Germany

Salary Range: $25.01 - $28 Per Hour

Job Summary: About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Ramstein Arts & Crafts Center, Ramstein AB, Germany. This position is directly responsible for the oversight of all functions within the Arts and Crafts operations which also includes Auto Hobby/Annex/Recycling and Woodshop programs. This position may offer logistical support.

Major Duties:

• Directly responsible for the oversight of all functions within the Arts and Crafts operations which also includes Auto Hobby/Annex/Recycling and Woodshop programs. Responsible for the management, administration, technical and operations of the program. Reviews, analyzes and interprets Air Force directives for implementation. Develops local management policies concerning the operation and utilization of the activity. Responsible for the planning, scheduling and coordinating of programs and other activities. Ensures compliance of management resources, equipment, property control and inventory. Prepares NAF and APF budgets, completes analysis of operating statements and creates short and long-range strategic plans. Maintains a 5-year capital improvement plan. Ensures all tools and equipment in all operations are maintained and in serviceable condition. Responsible for preparing, coordinating and supporting marketing efforts involving the program operations. Monitors customer feedback. Receives and resolves customer complaints and requests for special services. Ensures good housekeeping procedures are followed by employees and patrons. Manages the applicable social media for the operations supervised. Works with CE to initiate and track work orders for all Arts and Crafts requirements. Maintains and develops all environmental programs and guidance. Maintains and updates all Management Internal Checklist Toolkits items (MICT). Responsible for work force management, recruitment, and staff training. Perform other duties as assigned. If interested in this position, please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12840586

Qualifications: 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, 12/10/2025 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is U.S. Citizens and legal U.S. residents in Germany. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between Germany and the U.S., you must be a U.S. citizen or citizen of a NATO country with a U.S. permanent resident card in order to be eligible for NAF employment. Citizens of Germany (including dual citizenship if Germany is one of the countries) as well as "ordinarily resident" US citizens are not eligible for NAF employment per SOFA agreement. If not already in the commuting area, must be able to verify the ability to arrive before a firm job offer can be sent. Business Based Action Family Member Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Responsible experience which has demonstrated the ability to manage business activities. Must have supervisory experience. May have been gained in an operating, administrative or managerial position which included responsibility for various phases of operations, such as retail and programming accountability, financial management, or planning organizational creative activities. The experience must have provided knowledge of accounting and financial planning principles and procedures. Must be skilled in working with others, as well as knowledgeable of financial and personnel management techniques and administrative policies and procedures. Must be able to communicate effectively to team members and management both orally and in writing. May work uncommon work schedule including weekends

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/10/2025 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant . To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date of your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ .

Application Deadline: 2025-12-10