Air Education and Training Command is hiring: Publicity Assistant in San Antonio

Summary This position will be assigned to the JBSA Ft. Sam Houston Marketing Office, San Antonio, TX. This is a Regular Part Time category position with guaranteed 20 hours per week. Employees appointed to a Regular category position are eligible for benefits. Responsibilities Serves as the Marketing and Publicity branch focal point for collection and dissemination of Force Support Squadron program information. Responsible for answering telephone, voicemail management, filing, record keeping, and supply inventory (when necessary). Conducts briefings, prepares slides and handout materials for presentations. Researches new avenues for sharing information about FSS programs and events and establishes new lines of communication with the untapped resources. Ensures signage and other posted media within FSS activities are compliant with AFPC and FSS leadership guidelines and standards. Conducts all prep work (binding, cutting, folding, etc.) of printed collateral resulting in a finished product that meets the graphic designer's specifications. Helps prepare a variety of products using computer word processing and desktop publishing programs and processes documents involving many different styles and arrangement of materials. Proofs all work orders prior to completion. Responsible for distribution of JBSA magazines to all FSS activities and JBSA partners, BX and Commissary. Acts as the focal point for promotion of current events and customer service. Assists graphic designers in the fulfillment of simple work orders using computer design software. Assists in the development of and the conducting of surveys. Assists Marketing Operations Supervisor in the dissemination of surveys and tallying results Conducts visits or phone calls to FSS activities to obtain information, then edits the information and prepares it in the correct format for submission to the Daily Bulletin (if available), for the magazine and the public affairs insert. Composes briefs and articles for public affairs, using Associated Press guidelines. Attends FSS events to obtain information through interviews and to take pictures. Tracks printer supply usage and prepares reports essential to ordering to meet all ordering deadlines. Collects and compiles information from FSS activities for Master Events Calendar and Master of Hours of Operation and organizes for submission to JBSA Marketing Director. Works special events; publicity, setup and customer service. Arranges and tracks pickup of completed work orders, DVDs and other media created by Marketing. Manages promotional distribution ensuring all materials are distributed to the appropriate location in a timely and accurate manner. Performs both internal and external customer service. Assists with a variety of special events such as Monte Carlo Night, Oktoberfest and Air Show. Acts as government vehicle manager; responsible for maintaining driving logs, ensuring maintenance and upkeep. Performs all other duties assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12626688 Requirements Conditions of Employment 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, 12/12/2024 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 the ability to work effectively with managers, public affairs and media personnel and be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Must be able to exercise originality and creativity. Must have experience in office automation software, formats, grammar and spelling. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in typing. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. General knowledge of Force Support activities and marketing/advertising principles and practices is desired. 2. Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher). 3. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing using tact and diplomacy to prepare and make public presentations. 4. Ability to speak confidently in front of small and large audiences. 5. Ability to create positive rapport with internal and external customers. 6. Knowledge of work processing techniques. 7. Knowledge of Adobe applications (In-design, Photoshop, etc.) and experience with Associate Press Writing Guidelines is desired. *NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration. All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s). * Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.(Format example: Employer name, position title, beginning and ending dates of employment, with summary of duties, etc.) 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. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. 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. 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.