Center Operations Specialist

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those who sacrifice so much for our country, then you've come to the right place. Our team is comprised of dedicated professionals who share a common commitment to serving our military community. Here at the USO, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and work alongside a diverse and talented group of individuals who are driven by a shared sense of purpose.

Join us in fulfilling our mission by becoming a part of Team USO. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of the people who serve and their families.

To view our current job openings and start your journey with the USO, please browse the listings below. We look forward to welcoming you to our team and working together to serve those who serve us.

With a mission that spans the globe, the USO provides a rewarding and fulfilling work environment. Our team is exceptional, and we offer generous paid time off, including volunteer days and military leave. We have a remarkable 401k match, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for training and education reimbursement. Our team members are passionate about putting the mission first, and we have a lot of fun while doing it.

Working for the USO isn't just a job – it's a calling, and we believe in doing what you love and loving what you do.

Don’t take our word for it. The external “Great Place To Work” survey found that:

• The USO is a Certified Great Place to Work
• 93% feel good about the ways we contribute to the community.
• 93% are proud to tell others they work here.
• 88% feel their work has special meaning: this is not "just a job."
• 89% feel that when you join the company, you are made to feel welcome.
• 91% feel people here are treated fairly regardless of their race.
• 87% feel people here are treated fairly regardless of their gender.

The Center Operations Specialist position is responsible for executing the day-to-day operations of one or more USO Centers, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining a safe, friendly, and inviting environment for service members. This position also manages and delivers, and may assist in designing, high quality, self-sustaining and cost-efficient programs, events and activities in locations surrounding the Center(s). It provides valuable, engaging and memorable experiences for military service members and their families, and may also guide and administer volunteers.

• 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…