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Posted: February 3, 2026 (7 days ago)

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Recreation Assistant

Air Combat Command

Department of the Air Force

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$18.75 - $22.52

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February 13, 2026More Air Force jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a recreation assistant at an arts and crafts center on a military base in Nevada, where you'll help customers with various craft projects, operate equipment, handle sales at the register, and keep the area clean and safe.

It's a flexible role with no guaranteed hours or benefits, involving physical work like lifting up to 50 pounds and possible exposure to hazards like paint fumes or cuts.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in crafts who enjoys working with people and can handle irregular schedules including weekends.

Key Requirements

  • Experience in crafts such as embroidery, sublimation, ceramic molding and painting, fabric crafts, calligraphy, engraving, or glass crafts
  • Familiarity with graphic design software, especially Corel Draw
  • Ability to read, write, perform basic math, and measure accurately
  • Clear speaking voice and strong customer service skills for dealing with the public
  • Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with continuous standing, walking, and stooping
  • Willingness to work uncommon schedules including weekends and obtain Lift Certification for occasional auto shop assistance
  • No guaranteed hours; flexible up to 40 hours per week, no benefits

Full Job Description

About the position: This position will be assigned to the Arts & Crafts Center at Nellis AFB. Flexible employees have no guaranteed hours, but may work up to 40 hours per week.

This position does not offer benefits. Must be physically able to lift and carry items up to and including 50 pounds. Requires continuous standing, walking, and stooping.

Subject to metal and wood splinters, adhesives, paint fumes, cuts, burns, and bruises. May work uncommon work schedule, to include weekends. Who May Apply: Open to everyone.

Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities.

An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 02/13/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience: Experience with one of the following sections: embroidery, sublimation, ceramic molding and painting, painting with other media, fabric crafts, calligraphy and or lettering machines, engraving, laser engraving, glass crafts and mat cutting required.

Experience in graphic design software, especially Corel Draw is highly desirable. Ability to read, write, spell and figure basic math and measurements.

Possess clear speaking voice and be able to deal with the public. May work uncommon work schedule, including weekends. Requires continuous standing, walking and stooping.

Subject to metal and wood splinters, adhesives, paint fumes, cuts, burns and bruises. Must be physically able to lift and carry items up to and including 50 pounds.

Will be required to obtain Lift Certification to assist at the Auto Hobby Shop once hired. Major Duties:

Assists assigned personnel in all areas of the Skills Development Program, Arts and Crafts Center, and may assist as a backup to the personnel at the Auto Hobby Shop.

Operates a variety of equipment in assigned areas, to include computerized engravers, copiers, lettering machines, heat presses, air brushes, pouring tables, kilns, mat cutters or mat cutting machine, choppers, engravers, embroiderer, sublimation, heat presses, metal cutter, printer/copier and industrial/hand power tools.

Responsible for operating the cash register, collects money, makes change and issues receipts.

At the end of each shift, closes out the cash register, completes required paperwork and submits entire package to supervisor. Assists customers in placing special orders.

Maintains security of all merchandise, equipment and funds assigned. Provides customer service, answers telephone and assists shop users with craft skill development and work procedures.

With guidance from the supervisor, provides demonstrations and guidance on crafts. Maintains clean, neat and safe work area.

May assist supervisor if needed with daily deposits, paperwork, inventory/purchasing input, inventory reports, and other routine correspondence as requested.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12878802

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/3/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/4/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-9HFSWT152171