HOBBY CENTER MANAGER, NF-03/RFT, ARTS & CRAFTS, CAMP COURTNEY
Department: Department of the Navy
Location(s): Camp Courtney Okinawa, Japan
Salary Range: $17 - $20 Per Hour
Job Summary: Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
Major Duties:
- NONAPPROPRIATED FUND POSITION DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Retail Manager BUSINESS TITLE: Hobby Center Manager FLSA: Exempt JOB SERIES: 1101 PAY LEVEL: NF-03 INTRODUCTION: This position manages an MCCS Arts and Crafts Center located at Camp S.D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan. The primary purpose is to operate a diversified arts and crafts program designed to stimulate the initiative skills, talents and interests of active duty, retired military, and DoD civilian personnel and their dependents. The position is assigned to Camp Courtney and reports directly to the Retail Manager. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under prior approval of the Retail Manager, devises and adapts such activities to satisfy patron needs, and limitations in funds, facilities, equipment and staff support. Coordinates contracted instructors and volunteers for the various arts and crafts activities, assuring that the quality and integrity of the program is maintained. Supervises subordinate staff in Courtney Arts & Crafts Center, including the planning of work schedules, assignments and deadlines. (Scheduling may involve shift work in order to accommodate operational hours of the activities provided). Approves employee leave and/or requested time off. Interviews and trains new employees; evaluates work performance and makes recommendations regarding annual reviews; and disseminates MCCS policies and objectives. Listens and responds to employee grievances and takes appropriate action, referring serious or unresolved issues to the Retail Manager for assistance. Handles minor disciplinary actions such as warnings and gives constructive input on work product. Ensures that proper equipment, program materials, supplies, merchandise, and services are available to accomplish scheduled arts and crafts activities. Maintains a fully stocked sales store and well displayed retail counters to meet the needs and interests of patrons. Accounts for all funds involved in the Center's program including cash control, daily bank deposits, and accounting reports. Serves as custodian for all equipment assigned to the center including the submission of maintenance requests and the movement of equipment necessary for proper operation. Responsible for procurement documentation, Letter of Instructions (LOIs), and accurate and complete merchandise inventories. Provides status reports on patron attendance, cash collections, facilities maintenance and renovations, and other data as required. Ensures that participants adhere to safety regulations and that the activity and facility is maintained in good order. Submits necessary work orders and arranges for janitorial services. Encourages the establishment of special interest groups for the community served by the Center, and provides elementary development assistance as needed. Assist in forming clubs and publicizes 10 organizations' activities. Monitors these organizations to insure adherence to Center procedures. Establishes and maintains close working relationships with MCCS representatives, other camp services, the local military community and organizations such as the wives' clubs. Encourages participation in the Arts & Crafts programs. Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Acknowledges customers, smiles and makes eye contact. Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems. Checks for satisfaction on the quality of goods and services. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Develops and ensures implementation of an activity safety program in accordance with the Base Safety Program. Conducts safety meetings at least quarterly. Advises employees of available safety regulations, instructions, materials and equipment. Promptly reports workplace accidents to the Human Resources Office. Ensures safety training is provided to employees. Complies with OSHA standards and takes action to correct unsafe or unhealthy working conditions. Ensures employees understand safety infractions that can result in disciplinary actions, and follows through with appropriate action. Ensures minimal loss of duty by complying with ¿Return To Work¿ program initiatives, and following up on employee well-being. Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment. Performs other related duties as assigned. This position is subject to work at various MCCS Arts and Crafts locations around Okinawa based on the staffing needs of each facility.
Qualifications: BASIC REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of three-year experience that demonstrates progressively more responsible operation management, administrative, personnel supervision, and technical work including the knowledge in woodworking machinery and tools. Must be able to accommodate work schedule during Camp Courtney Arts and Craft center facility hours. Government vehicle (GOV) license is required to operate a light truck. Able to work at various MCCS Arts and Crafts locations around Okinawa based on the staffing needs of each facility. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Leadership skills and ability in providing direction and maintaining effective working relationship with subordinate staff. Demonstrated ability in apply generally accepted business concepts and merchandising methods to conduct business and financial analysis. Experience and ability to plan and implement a variety of recreation programs and ability to use a wide range of machining techniques to set up, adapt, and use appropriate machines, tools, and accessories, e.g., woodworking. Ability to exercise tact, communicate orally and in writing efficiently with customers and higher level officials. This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
How to Apply: All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement. Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status. Please Note: Due to character limitations in USAJOBS, the full Position Description may not display. Please refer to MCCS Careers for the complete Major Duties and additional details. Social Security Card is required to be presented during the application process. THIS POSITION IS FOR APPLICANTS CURRENTLY RESIDING IN OKINAWA OR ARRIVING ON OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT ORDERS TO OKINAWA WITHIN 30 DAYS. MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE (MSP) - IAW DoDI 1400.25, Volume 315. Applies to positions in grades NF-3 and below, and equivalent Craft & Trades and Child and Youth positions. May be exercised once per permanent relocation (PCS), when appointed to a regular full or part time position. Per DoDI 1400.25, volume 315, Enclosure 3, para 2.h.1, MSP eligibility terminates upon acceptance or refusal of an offer of a continuing position (part-time or full-time) in the federal service for which the spouse has registered for employment, whether or not preference was applied. Applicants hired into flexible positions (0-40 hours per week) or regular position with a time-limited appointment will not lose their spouse preference eligibility until movement or hired into a regular full or part time position. The time period for MSP eligibility begins 30 days before the military sponsor's reporting date to the new duty station, if accompanied, or at any time thereafter during the tour. All military and DoD civilian spouses are required to provide a copy of their sponsor's orders during the application process.
Application Deadline: 2026-03-20