Community Programs Specialist

About the Air Force Test Center:

The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrow's Air Force is tested! Long considered the "Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe", AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history!

About the Role:

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time COMMUNITY PROGRAMS SPECIALIST (NH-0301-02) to work at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Test Support Division Services Office (AEDC/TSD-SV) at Arnold Air Force Base.

The purpose of this position is to plan, manage, supervise and direct a comprehensive Community Program and Unit Cohesion Office responsible to the needs and support of units, military members, and their families, generate internal and external opportunities through a centralized programming office, integrate programming, expand non-facility based programming, improve installation-wide programs, increase readiness and lethality of Airmen, and maximize use of MWR programming staff and facilities.

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Location: Tullahoma, TN (Arnold Air Force Base)

Typical 2026 salary range: $40,736 - $97,087

Telework Information: Position not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible

Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.,Desired Skills:

• 2 years of experience in community programming desired
• 2 years of experience in unit cohesion programing desired
• 2 year of MWR/FSS experience desired

Major Duties:

• Plans, develops, markets, and executes diversified, innovative, needs-based social, cultural, installation-wide special events, community programs and unit cohesion activities to support authorized users of Services facilities and programs.
• Designs programmed activities to directly support unit cohesion, improve lethality of Airmen and resiliency for the Airmen and their families. Develops programs and events based both on the installation needs and available support in the surrounding community.
• Develops and maintains networked and integrated opportunities with various external agencies, businesses, community, professional associations, local colleges, universities, parks and recreation departments, commercial vendors, and national organizations.
• Develops appropriated and non-appropriated budgets. Responsible for protection of assets and financial resources. Supports the agency's EEO program through allocation of personnel to participate in community outreach and recruitment programs, ensures full cooperation of employees with EEO office officials.
• Coordinates with activity managers and marketing to develop annual activity program calendars, marketing and strategic plans that directly support unit cohesion and improve readiness and lethality of Airmen.
• Captures, develops and maintains information on a variety of community programs on or off the installation. Ensures programs and special events are properly staffed with qualified personnel.
• Creates a concierge experience to deliver beneficial and quality programs and services. Coordinates with owning units to identify available spaces for programs, organized activities and other special events to match customer needs.
• Develops, monitors, and analyzes applicable statistical data such as patronage, financial trends, customer surveys and suggestions to evaluate program effectiveness and applicability to strategic goals and plan improvements.
• Prepares a community programs cost analysis prior to implementation and after-action reports for each program or event.
• Conducts senior leadership briefings and provides reports on status and program progress and advises of any significant developments that may impact existing or future programs. Recommends divestiture, modification or initiation of new programs and opportunities.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship (Required)
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical
• Must possess a current and valid driver's license
• Knowledge of business operations policies, procedures, methods, and publicity techniques within one or more of the following areas: military recreation; morale, welfare, and recreation business operations; and/or community wide event planning to evaluate strengths or weaknesses and develop/revise programs to meet goals

and promote patronage.

• Knowledge of and ability to apply the various methods, techniques and procedures for publicizing programs and activities through all available media and social media (TV, radio, newspapers flyers/brochures, Facebook).
• Skills in developing, implementing and managing a wide range of recreational programs, services and community activities.
• Skill in preparing and presenting initial training, briefings and presentations; ability to develop course material for briefings and training materials for a variety of audiences and possess skill in dealing with customers and the public.
• Ability to plan, conducts and analyzes simple survey techniques and understands, interprets, evaluates and presents data.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with organizations and individuals to identify, establish, modify, and provide support assistance.

Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits:

Paid Time Off:

11 Federal Holidays each year

13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)

Paid Vacation Time:

13-26 days per year based on length of employment

Health Insurance:

No waiting period to qualify for you and your family

Retirement:

Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)

Basic Benefits Plan

Social Security:

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), like a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)

Health & Wellness:

Various Medical

Flexible Spending Account

Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance

Work/Life Balance:

Family and Medical Leave Act

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)

Career Development:

Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities

Career enhancement and promotion opportunities

To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/260902aftcbenefitstrifold

Federal Resume Tips:

Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.

Learn more about the new resume requirements at:

https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include

https://afciviliancareers.com/PDF/FederalResumeWriting.pdf

Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications for Federal Government Employees:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/

Please visit the Air Force Test Center job board to view other career opportunities: https://www.aftc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/

AFTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.