Field Programs Manager

**Why join our team?**

USO mission and exceptional team, around the world, make this a great place to work. We offer generous paid time off, including volunteer days and military leave. We have an exceptional 401k match, great benefits including training/education reimbursement and really fun team members that put the mission first. Working for the USO is more than a job. It’s a calling. (Do what you like, like what you do)

Here is what an independent external survey told us:

- 97% agree they like the work they do
- 90% are satisfied with the pay and benefits
- 95% would recommend working here to friends and family
- 95% would recommend the USO services to a friend

The Field Programs Manager is responsible for coordinating, implementing and evaluating creative, fun and engaging USO programs, events and activities for one or more USO centers.

**Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Duties)**
- Supervise and manage the planning, delivery and evaluation of USO programs, activities and events located on and off US military installations.*
- Conduct periodic reviews of USO program and service needs within assigned area. Research and recommend new programs and services based on results. Implement and oversee suggested and/or required changes.*
- In cooperation with key internal and external stakeholders, develop, improve and maintain working relationships with US Military, local community leadership and local media representatives to support successful program and service delivery within assigned area.*
- Coordinate with Area and Center leadership, ensuring appropriate and adequate volume of volunteers and supplies are available for all programs, events, and activities.*
- Act as a resource for USO Center staff and volunteers in the planning and execution of special and/or holiday events.
- Prepare, review and present reports, including but not limited to financial and after-action reports.
- Lead, manage and mentor Program Coordinator staff and volunteers. Perform assigned duties in the absence of Area Operations and/or Center Manager.*
- Other duties as assigned.

**Job Specifications**
- High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- 1-2 years work experience in retail, customer service, recreation facility or related role. Relevant experience in a not-for-profit, military, multicultural and/or global organization preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams. Ability to achieve desired results while working collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Ability to interact with USO Leadership, the general public and military audiences at a variety of levels with integrity and professionalism.
- Working knowledge of basic business and accounting functions including project management and budgeting.
- Demonstrated initiative/self-motivation, with the ability to quickly and easily adapt to changing organizational needs.
- 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 driver’s license.
- Must be a strong advocate of the USO’s mission.

**Details**
- This position is located at Camp Walker
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- USO locations will adhere to local area and DOD guidelines regarding COVID vaccination/testing requirements. Employees may be required to be vaccinated or tested regularly per local requirements.
- Resume and cover letter are required for full consideration.
- Background check - education, criminal and driving required.
- This USO SOFA status position, in Korea, is available to U.S. Citizens only that are not normal residents of Korea or NATO family members who have immigration visa and SSN and meet specific conditions. This position does not provide logístical support.
- The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

If that’s not enough to convince you, here are some **direct quotes from employees**:

- The organization truly cares about the people who work here.
- I have been with the USO for 4 years and have consistently been able to grow in my knowledge and position. It is a fun place to work and my work/life balance is manageable. The way the organization has handled COVID has been top notch - I never felt fearful that I would lose my job or be put in a situation where I did not feel safe. The benefits are great - PTO and 401k matching are top level.
- There is great consideration given and extended in the following areas: organizational core values for all, work-life balance, impact we can actually see (and even exp