Recreation Aid
Air Force Special Operations Command
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Recreation Assistant (Skills Developement)
Air Education and Training Command
Department of the Air Force
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping people at an arts and crafts center on a military base in New Mexico by operating equipment, teaching basic skills, handling sales, and keeping the space organized.
It's a flexible role with no guaranteed hours, often including evenings or weekends, and suits someone who enjoys creative activities and interacting with others.
A good fit would be a hands-on person with some experience in crafts who is comfortable speaking to groups and managing simple tasks like cash handling.
Key Requirements
- Experience with arts and crafts skills such as lettering machines, engraving, glass crafts, mat cutting, embroidery, or painting
- Ability to read, write, spell, and perform basic math and measurements
- Comfortable speaking in public and providing demonstrations or guidance
- Physical ability to frequently lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds
- Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
- Reside within a 100-mile radius of Holloman AFB, New Mexico
- Experience operating equipment like embroidery machines, kilns, or power tools (paid or volunteer)
Full Job Description
About the position: This position will be assigned to the Arts and Crafts Facility on Holloman AFB, New Mexico. This is a flexible position (No Guaranteed Hours).
Incumbent must be able to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings and/or weekends. Military Spouse Preference is Not lost if selected for this position.
Must be able to frequently lift objects weighing 20 pounds.
The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents within a 100-mile radius of Holloman AFB, New Mexico.
Recruitment limited only to the local commuting area of Holloman AFB. USAJobs profile address must reflect an address within a 100-mile radius of Holloman AFB, New Mexico.
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, 03/11/2026 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: Must have experience with lettering machines, engraving, glass crafts, mat cutting, embroidery, painting, or similar arts and crafts related skills.
Must be able to read, write, spell and figure basic math and measurements. Must be able to and comfortable with speaking in public. Major Duties:
The primary purpose of this position is to assist assigned personnel in all areas of the Skills Develpoment Program Arts and Crafts.
The primary duties of this position include but are not limited to: Operate a variety of equipment in assigned area, to include computerized engravers, embroidery machines, 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. Conducts end of month inventory counts and reconciles variances.
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 instruct framing classes. Performs other related duties and assists facility supervisor as required.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12897220
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