Recreation Assistant

U.S.-Air-Forc; Alconbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The RAF Alconbury Arts & Crafts Center in the United Kingdom is seeking personnel for a Flexible (Intermittent) position at the standing register. This role has 0 guaranteed hours per week and may require 0–40 hours per week as needed.

Open to all applicants meeting the experience requirements, including diverse backgrounds; successful candidates will demonstrate proficiency in multiple art/craft techniques and clear basic literacy and numeracy.

Qualifications

• Must have experience using and applying at least three different artistic/crafts skills and mediums.
• Must read, write, spell and figure basic math and measurements.
• Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing.

Skills

Ceramic/clay molding

Pouring and painting

Drawing and painting

Sewing/quilting

Calligraphy

Job description

About the position:

This position is a Flexible (Intermittent) category position located at the RAF Alconbury Arts & Crafts Center in the United Kingdom. It offers 0 guaranteed hours per week and the incumbent may be required to work 0-40 hours per week, as needed.

NOTE: THIS IS A STANDING REGISTER ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be reviewed and referrals made every two weeks throughout the open period. After the first five days, the announcement may close at any point during the open period.

Who May Apply: Open to everyone*.

• Business Based Action
• Family Member Preference
• Military Spouse Preference
• Outside Applicant Veteran
• Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
• Transition Hiring Preference

*The area of consideration for this vacancy announcement is citizens, permanent residents, and legal residents of the United States (US) who reside within the local commuting area (60 mile radius) of RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom (UK), or will do so within the next 30 days. Permanent and legal residents of the US must be citizens of a NATO country, unless authorized to reside in the UK as a dependent of an employee who serves in support of the US Visiting Forces. Eligible applicants must possess a US-issued social security number and be able to provide documentation proving residency status in the UK. Applicants cannot be 'ordinarily resident'. A person is considered to be 'ordinarily resident' if they have resided in the United Kingdom (UK) for more than 366 days without an affiliation to the US Visiting Forces. Time spent in the UK as an employee, or dependent of an employee, of a US agency serving and supporting the US Visiting Forces (i.e., active duty military, federal civilian, AAFES, Red Cross, one of the contract universities, a military banking facility or federal credit union, or US government contractors) is not counted toward being 'ordinary resident'. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between the US and the UK, British citizens may not apply for US NAF positions; however, they may be eligible to apply for local national positions on base. Dual US/UK citizens may apply for US NAF positions if they have a valid US passport.

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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience (MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME):

Must have experience using and applying at least three different artistic/crafts skills and mediums, such as ceramic/clay molding, pouring and painting, drawing and painting, sewing/quilting, calligraphy, engraving, glass crafting, picture matting and framing, basket weaving, and photography. Must have the ability to read, write, spell and figure basic math and measurements. Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing.