Marketing Specialist
Location: Naval Base Kitsap - Marketing
Pay Grade: NF-1035-03
Employee privileges include access to base facilities such as gyms, recreation centers, restaurants and discount tickets to sporting and entertainment events. Employees have access to shopping at the Navy Exchange.
Brief Description of Duties: This position is responsible for developing and implementing marketing plans and strategies and developing comprehensive communications for appropriate audiences at Naval Station Everett. The Marketing Specialist works with the region marketing staff to develop and disseminate regional marketing/communications, ensuring consistency in various marketing campaigns and promotional material Region-wide. Responsibilities include writing, editing for print and digital/electronic/social media, photography and videography, event and program marketing, market research, and planning, executing and evaluating marketing and communication programs. Acts as liaison between a variety of programs/facilities and the regional Service Center. Must provide excellent customer service and build service/outreach into daily work plan. Handles administrative duties such as maintaining calendars, research, publicity requests, writing advertising copy/articles, preparing newsletters/emails, managing social media, etc. Keeps current with real world marketing trends and should be experienced in managing social media, email campaigns and online survey tools. May be required to work periodically at various NW installations in addition to their assigned location. Represents Fleet and Family Readiness Programs as primary representative at welcome aboard functions, indoctrinations, and other events held by military and civilian representatives, such as, ombudsmen meetings, department meetings, and information fairs.
Qualification Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field and at least one year of marketing experience required. Knowledge of Navy Fleet and Family Readiness programs is highly desired. A minimum of three years’ work experience in marketing or public relations may be substituted for the degree requirement. Demonstrated knowledge of marketing principles, methods, practices and techniques is required. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to display outstanding customer service. Must have skills in gathering and organizing information, developing/implementing marketing/promotional strategies, writing and editing for both print and electronic/social media. Experience with online survey development, email marketing, content marketing, major social media platforms and focus group research.
Conditions of Employment: This position is subject to background check in accordance with federal regulations. Current valid driver’s license is required. To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043 that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel and quarantine.
Other Information: Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.
Advancement Oppotunities: Fleet & Family Readiness Programs is a worldwide enterprise as far-reaching as Europe & Japan with career opportunities in business, fitness, recreation, child care, hospitality management, housing, food services, or human services. Gain valuable experience and benefit from our mentoring and employee development programs. Where do you want to go today?
How to Apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/702830800