Center Operations Specialist ensuring effective day-to-day operations of USO Centers. Responsible for providing excellent customer service and maintaining a welcoming environment for service members and their families.
Responsibilities
Execute day-to-day Center operational procedures, ensuring a cost-effective, safe, welcoming and clean environment.
Monitor and maintain facilities and equipment so that they are well-maintained and ready-to-use.
Enforce sanitary and food-handling guidelines and regulations.*
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.
Requirements
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 various software, applications, and programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite
General knowledge of various software, applications, and programs including but not limited to volunteer management software and social media platforms
Experience with Digital Cheetah preferred
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment related to controversial and/or culturally sensitive subjects
Ability to handle confidential information with tact and poise
Demonstrated ability to show initiative, self-motivation, and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities
Ability to quickly and easily adapt to changing organizational needs
Ability to achieve desired results while working collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to perform basic math and follow proper cash/donation handling and reporting procedures, business/accounting functions including project management and budget reconciliation
Willingness and ability to work non-standard hours as needed
General knowledge of military community preferred
Ability to obtain and maintain proper credentials necessary to access USO Center locations and facilities including but not limited to security, credit and/or background screening, SOFA status, valid drivers license
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid United States passport and valid foreign drivers license* (in applicable locations/regions)
Benefits
generous paid time off, including volunteer days and military leave
remarkable 401k match
comprehensive benefits
opportunities for training and education reimbursement
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