Memorial Affairs and Next of Kin Services Manager

Job overview

The Memorial Affairs and Next of Kin Services Manager works in a hybrid arrangement in Colorado Springs, CO, with office work Monday through Thursday and the option to work remotely on Fridays. The salary range is $62,000–$66,000 per year. The Association & Foundation supports the Air Force Academy and its mission of developing leaders of character. Within Alumni Relations, this manager leads memorial and survivor programs, coordinates with Academy partners and external stakeholders, and serves as a primary contact for next of kin. The role helps families receive compassionate support while preserving graduates’ legacies and aligning memorial services with Academy traditions and priorities.

What you'll do

• Lead memorial and survivor-related programs
• liaise with staff, Mortuary Affairs, USAFA leadership, ALAG, and other constituents
• assist with the annual USAFA Memorial commemoration
• manage next-of-kin correspondence and family communications
• maintain survivor benefits and memorial protocols
• lead the Gone, But Not Forgotten notification process
• support memorial publications and reunion ceremonies
• maintain program guidelines and SOPs
• oversee the project budget
• represent the organization at funerals and memorial events as appropriate.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

memorial affairs

next of kin services

program management

family support

memorial programs

alumni relations

air force academy

hybrid

colorado springs co

full-time

$62k–$66k/year

nonprofit

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) match up to 6%
• PTO
• 12 holidays
• winter holiday break
• employer-paid life insurance
• free Air Force sports tickets
• gym access.

Why this role

Civilian nonprofit position; military service or USAFA graduation is not required. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, up to 6% 401(k) match, PTO, 12 holidays, winter holiday break, life insurance, event tickets, and gym access.

About the employer

U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation is hiring for this role. Industry: Civic and Social Organizations. Sector: 81.