Recreation Assistant
Pacific Air Forces
Posted: February 11, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Pacific Air Forces
Department of the Air Force
This job is for a recreation assistant at an Air Force base arts and crafts center in Fairbanks, Alaska, where you'll help run classes, demonstrate crafts, operate equipment, handle customer service, and manage sales for activities like painting and engraving.
It's ideal for someone creative and hands-on who enjoys working with people, especially families and military community members, and doesn't mind physical work or irregular hours including weekends.
No formal degree is needed, but experience in various crafts is key.
The Arts and Crafts Center provides a wide variety of services to the base. We host a variety of arts and craft classes for children and adults, to include our "Paint and Sip" nights.
Our facility offers crafts made by local crafters like painted Alaska themed wooden bears, saws, Alaska themed items along with crocheted items, and moose shaped planters. Must be 18+ years of age.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE PULLED FRIDAYS AT 8:00AM UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED. 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, 05/12/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant 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 ceramic molding and painting, painting with other media, fabric crafts, calligraphy and or lettering machines, engraving, glass crafts and mat cutting required.
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. Major Duties:
Assists assigned personnel in all areas of the Skills Development Program.
Operates a variety of equipment in assigned area, to include computerized engravers, copiers, lettering machines, heat presses, air brushes, pouring tables, kilns, mat cutters, choppers and 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. Assists supervisor as requested. Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12886228
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