Theatre Specialist NF-04

Duties

• Responsible for planning, directing and implementing a theatre/ special events program (e.g.,concert series).
• Develops operating procedures. Conducts needs assessments.
• Identifies deficiencies and initiates corrective action.
• Provides technical and administrative guidance to support personnel.
• Effectively manages resources.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

Work experience that demonstrated the ability to produce, stage, or direct theatrical performances or events such as pageants, play festivals, or musicals. Instruct in or serve as a specialist in one or more of the theater arts such as:

• Direction
• Technical production such as lighting design and execution, scenic and costume design and construction, and makeup
• Dance production such as choreography, dance drama, and ritual theater
• Performance techniques such as acting, dancing, and dramatic pantomime
• Playwriting
• Play or music theater production
• Theater administration, management, or promotion

1. In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": Possess a minimum of two (2) years of progressive experience in theatre management and production OR a BA/BFA in Theatre or performing arts. This must include documented success in season programming, budget development/execution, and the direct supervision of both paid employees and volunteer staff.
2. Possess comprehensive, hands-on production management experience encompassing stage lighting design/operation, audio engineering, scenic construction, properties (props) management, and costuming.
3. Possess expertise in the creative and logistical execution of theatrical performances, specifically including stage management, directing, and dramaturgy.
4. Possess demonstrated proficiency in Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) financial management, comprehensive personnel management (hiring, training, and performance evaluation), and strict property management/accountability for specialized theatrical facilities, tools, and A/V equipment.

Applicant meeting the Best Qualifying Criteria/Highly Preferred will be referred to the hiring manager. All other qualified applicants will be referred if requested by the hiring manager.

Claimed experience must be verifiable through your resume. Assumptions will not be made.

Education

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Transcripts must be uploaded as "Transcripts."

College or university transcript(s)(copy or original) must be submitted with your resume to determine qualifications for positions with positive education requirements.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://ed.gob/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:

1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement number O4NAFJJ-26-13030429. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 08/20/2026 to receive consideration.

Click Apply to access the online application.

You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to include in your application.

Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details.

You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account and designate the document type when submitting your application.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

Click this link to preview the application:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13030429.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found at https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us.

To verify or check on your application, log into your USAJOBS account. One logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status, and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions on how to request a paper application.

Agency contact information

Ops 1-Europe Recruitment Branch

Phone

+49 611-143-546-2306

Email

usarmy.wiesbaden.hqda-cpac.mbx.naf@army.mil

Address

JJ-NAF-W6FHAA USAG ANSBACH

DO NOT MAIL

APO, AE 09114

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