Center Operations & Programs Coordinator

USO; Hawaii; On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The USO at Schofield Barracks, HI is seeking a Center Operations Specialist to run day-to-day operations, deliver exceptional customer service, and maintain a safe, welcoming environment for service members and their families.

You will help plan and deliver programs and events, manage volunteers, monitor inventory and budgets, and coordinate with military and community partners to ensure engaging, cost-effective experiences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years work experience in event management, marketing, retail, customer service, recreation facility or related role. Relevant experience in a non-profit, military, multicultural and/or global organization preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency using computers and electronics equipment. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. General knowledge of volunteer management software and social media platforms. Digital Cheetah preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to show initiative, self-motivation, and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day Center operational procedures, ensuring a cost-effective, safe, welcoming and clean environment.
• Engage and interact with Center visitors, and serve as a subject matter expert about its amenities, tours, classes, programs and services; troubleshoot to resolve issues. May direct and manage vendors.
• Help to maintain Center operations within budget. Monitor and maintain, and accurately report on inventory, and handle cash. Provide data for financial, operational and statistical reports as requested. Provide ad hoc reports as required.
• Create and maintain a Standard Operating Procedure file that details local operational procedures and Center activities to enable prompt reporting, easy rotation and follow-on.
• As directed by Center Operations Manager or other leaders, help to plan and oversee, and lead the execution of, operational areas which may include programs, logistics, inventory management, budget, social media and database management.
• Assist with operations and programs communications and awareness. Compile and prepare announcements, stories and photos for social media, local media representatives and website publications, ensuring that content conforms to USO media guidelines.
• Deliver, or assist in managing the planning 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 Center Operations Manager or higher-level colleagues in reviewing USO programs and service needs within assigned area, including helping to research and recommend new programs and services. Implement any resulting program, event or activity changes.
• With key internal and external stakeholders, assist in developing, improving and maintaining working relationships with the U.S. Military, local community leaders, partners and donors, and media representatives to enhance awareness and generate support of the USO mission, and to support successful program delivery.
• Coordinate with Center colleagues to ensure appropriate and adequate resources including volunteers, materials, and supplies are available for all programs, events, and activities. Serve as a programs resource to colleagues and oversee volunteer participation.
• Communicate key information to volunteers, including shift openings, policy changes, development opportunities, etc. Maintain and generate reports from the volunteer database related to hours worked, applications in process/received, etc.
• Direct prospective volunteers through the application process. Help coordinate on the job training for volunteers. Implement volunteer recognition events and run reports – e.g., award milestone/birthdays, etc. Communicate volunteer improvement suggestions to USO colleagues. Submit Volunteer of the Quarter nominations.
• May be required to operate a USO or personal motor vehicle.
• Other duties as assigned, including backfilling for Center Operations Manager or other positions, as directed by senior leaders.

Skills

Customer service

Event management

Marketing

Retail

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Volunteer management software

Social media

Digital Cheetah

Job description

The USO at Schofield Barracks, HI is seeking a Center Operations Specialist to run day-to-day operations, deliver exceptional customer service, and maintain a safe, welcoming environment for service members and their families.

You will help plan and deliver programs and events, manage volunteers, monitor inventory and budgets, and coordinate with military and community partners to ensure engaging, cost-effective experiences.