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Marketing Assistant

Department of the Air Force
Air Mobility Command
Air Force Nonappropriated Fund (NAF)

Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the FSS Marketing, Travis Air Force Base, CA.

Work Schedule: Regular Part-Time employees are guaranteed 20 hours per week but may work up to 40 hours per week.

Eligible for the following benefits: Annual & Sick Leave, Medical & Dental Insurance, Stand Alone Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401(k) and Retirement, Flexible Spending Account.

Tuition Assistance after one year!

Overview

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Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$22 - $26 per hour

Pay will be set DOE.

Pay scale & grade
NF 3
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Part-time - Regular Part-Time employees are guaranteed 20 hours per week but may work up to 40 hours per week.
Travel Required
Not required
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
26-5XFSK0839
Control number
879237400

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

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  • The primary function of the position is to assist the marketing specialist in the development of marketing and advertising programs for the Force Support Squadron. Assists in developing and implementing marketing programs for the Force Support Squadron.
  • Under the direction of the Supervisory Marketing Specialist, assists in determining marketing techniques and strategies to increase efficiency, enhance participation and increase financial income to FSS activities.
  • Assists in conducting qualitative and quantitative market research. Using standard industry practice, computer software and/or instruments specifically developed for use within Services, adapts or modifies research techniques for local purposes.
  • Administers surveys, collects data, tabulates responses, and assists the Supervisory Marketing Specialist/Marketing Specialist in analyzing results. Keeps the Supervisory Marketing Specialist /Marketing Specialist informed of consumer trends and their application to the activities. Makes recommendations to the Supervisory Marketing Specialist /Marketing Specialist on program modifications and enhancements.
  • Attends major FSS events and provides constructive marketing feedback to the activity manager. Assist in conducting advertising campaigns. Obtains information on upcoming events, special programs and offers for activity managers. Assists Marketing Specialist in developing communication strategies to determine the most effective and efficient method of reaching the target market. Make recommendations to activity managers on the design of effective advertising vehicles and appropriate media mix.
  • Assists in planning marketing campaigns designed to enhance participation in Services activities by considering the characteristics of the target audience and the media mix necessary to reach them. Maintains Social Media relationships associated with established profiles for Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms.
  • Proactively engages with users daily by implementing social networking strategies for all ads, promotions and special events offered by local FSS. Constantly improves the FSS social media strategy by leveraging innovative technologies and business practices. Prepares and presents briefings to base functions such as newcomers' orientation.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13028830

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
  • This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.

Qualifications

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, 08/12/2026

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 which provides a general knowledge of marketing/advertising principles and practices. Experience must demonstrate the ability to perform research, select, arrange and compose material and maintain well-organized files. In addition, must have specialized experience which demonstrates the ability to design and layout advertising copy and artwork using desk top publishing software, word processing and other software. Experience developing, conducting and analyzing market research information. Ability to read, write and speak English. Must possess skill in dealing with customers and public.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

Additional information

  • Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement..
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Direct deposit is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • A probationary period may be required.
  • Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
  • Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
  • Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.
  • This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Air Mobility Command

Thank you for considering employment with Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF).
Welcome to Travis Air Force Base - Situated in the San Francisco Bay Area and known as the "Gateway to the Pacific". Travis is a short drive from Wine Country and close to sights like the Golden Gate Bridge, Redwood Forest, Lake Tahoe and so much more. Travis Air Force Base handles more cargo and passenger traffic through its airport than any other military air terminal in the United States. The base has a long and proud history of supporting humanitarian airlift operations at home and around the world.

Travis AFB has a major impact on the community as a number of military families and retirees have chosen to make Fairfield their permanent home. Travis AFB is the largest employer in the city and Solano County as well, and the massive Travis workforce has a local economic impact of more than $1 billion annually. The base also contributes many highly skilled people to the local labor pool.

The base's host unit, the 60th Air Mobility Wing, is the largest wing in the Air Force's Air Mobility Command, with a versatile fleet of 26 C-5 Galaxies, 27 KC-10 Extenders, and 13 C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.

60TH FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON
Our Mission: Develop Total Force and Families with Continuous Services and Community Support, enhancing quality of life…from cradle to grave.

Vision: Unleash Boundless Mission Success Through Unrivaled Support

Agency contact information

Travis NAF HR Office
Email
60FSS/FSRI.nafhro@us.af.mil
Address
Travis NAF HR
60 FSS/FSQN
540 Airlift Drive, Bldg 381 F Wing Rm F100
Travis AFB, CA 94535-2451
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