CONFERENCE COORDINATOR (DEVELOPMENTAL), NF-02/RFL (LT)

About the role

Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, located in the Bavarian Alps, serves U.S. service members, veterans, and their families. This developmental Conference Coordinator position receives training and supervision while supporting group and conference planning, bookings, rooming lists, guest services, contracts, budgeting, and event execution.

Coordinates with internal departments and external partners to ensure successful events and guest satisfaction.

What you will do

• In a developmental capacity, receives training and close supervision in the performance of duties and responsibilities as set forth in the position guide for Conference Coordinator, NF-1101-3, PD #4116.
• Gradually assumes more responsibility and learns to perform the full scope of the duties required of the position.
• Completes a prescribed agenda of formal/informal training and self-development as set forth in the Individual Development Plan (IDP).
• Works under close supervision of the Sales & Conference Manager.
• Assists in developing, recommending, and enforcing operating procedures.
• Makes recommendations concerning services, promotion activities, and revenue improvements.
• Assists in the processing of group and conference rooming lists.
• Primarily responsible for assisting in the preparation of the pre-conference/meeting/banquet bookings, execution, and follow-up, as well as the coordination of these activities with other concerned departments, as well as external sources and contractors during all phases of the group and/or conference.
• Functions span all groups to include guest services, sales, service quotes, facilitation of contractual agreements and program budgeting and execution.
• Incumbent works closely with the Banquet & Catering Manager, providing feed-back on conference customer satisfaction or dissatisfaction and recommending possible corrective actions.
• Assists in the evaluation of financial statements, reviewing costs against revenues, advising supervisor of status and recommending improvements.
• Represents the activity to the public.
• Assists in ensuring the adherence to all the Internal Control items related to the conference activities.
• Assists in the maintenance of the conference, lobby and guest areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

High School graduate or equivalent. All candidates (to include current employees) are required to include transcripts with their application package.

Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.

Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here.

How you will be evaluated

Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility.

Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire. We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire.

If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation. Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key.

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Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities: NAF Preference 1 Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) NAF Preference 2 Involuntarily Separated From the Military (ISMP) NAF Preference 3 Family Member Preference (FMP) (Foreign OCONUS ONLY) NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA) NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE) NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents) Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility carefully and provide the required documentation.

Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.

Documents you must provide

• Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.
• Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less.
• We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count.
• (***) Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.
• Expedite Your Hiring To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your application.
• Required Documents Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position.
• The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement: Resume Other Accepted Documents Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service License DA Form 3433 Notification of Personnel Action for NAF Employees (DA Form 3434 or equivalent) Other (3) Other (4) PCS Orders Professional Certification Proof of Marriage Status Reasonable Accommodation Documentation Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

Benefits

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission.

We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement.

As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities. Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays.

Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance. For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the link below.

What to expect next

Our Next Steps to Review Your Application and Keep You Informed Application Review Once you submit your application, the system will automatically review your answers to the application questionnaire to determine if you meet the basic qualifications for the job.

If you meet the qualifications, your application will move to the next step, where our HR representatives will carefully review your experience, skills, education (if applicable), and how well you match the job requirements. Keeping You Informed If you provided an email address, you'll receive a confirmation email letting you know we've received your application.

As your application moves through the hiring process, we'll send you updates and notifications via email. Processing times may vary, but we'll do our best to keep you informed every step of the way.

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Additional information

This is a limited tenure position not to exceed 15 months. It is an unaccompanied program because we cannot provide logistical support to family members. Dorm-style housing is provided in lieu of a living quarters allowance.

Transportation to and from Germany is provided in accordance with the terms of the Joint Travel Regulation and the executed transportation agreement. Military spouses and family members currently residing within the Garmisch Military Community who apply under this announcement will be considered for a regular appointment.

A manual application may be obtained by contacting the servicing NAF Human Resources Office listed on this announcement. If you are applying manually, all required documentation must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement.

Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based upon a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. The Duty Station for this position is located at Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, Garmisch, Germany. You will be expected to physically reside within commuting distance.

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