Arts and Crafts Programs Manager

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.

Duties

• 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. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13052816

Qualifications

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 AFB. USAJobs 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 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, 09/15/2026 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.

Education

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.

How to apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and 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 09/15/2026 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 and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy. It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. 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. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status