Recreation Assistant

U.S. Air Force Academy; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Air Force Academy’s Arts & Crafts Center seeks a skilled matting and framing technician to support our community by preparing archival mats, cutting custom shapes, assembling frames and processing glazing for artwork.

The position requires careful measuring, inventory control, customer service, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. This NAF role includes benefits and an uncommon tour of duty as part of the team at Colorado Springs.

Qualifications

• Progressively responsible experience in matting and framing techniques.
• Experience in custom mat cutting methods: single, double, V grooves, inlay, oval shapes.
• Skill in cutting glare and non-glare glass for various artwork.
• Some experience in inventory procedures.
• Ability to measure accurately.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate matting and framing equipment.
• Ability to resolve arithmetic problems and make change when serving customers.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Pre-employment physical required.
• Duties require an uncommon tour of duty.
• Tier 1 background investigation required.

Skills

Matting & Framing

Custom Mat Cutting

Glass Cutting

Inventory Procedures

Accurate Measuring

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Framing Equipment

Cash Handling

Physical Ability

Job description

About the position:

This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Arts & Crafts Center, Air Force Academy, Colorado. This position does include benefits.

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, 10/23/2026 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:

• Applicant must have progressively responsible experience in matting and framing techniques (i.e .. matte cutting, archival matting techniques, and frame assembly).


• Experience in custom mat cutting using the following methods: single. double. V grooves. inlay, 3-0, oval, double oval and custom decorative cuts.


• Skill in cutting glare and non-glare glass for all sizes and shapes of artwork.


• Some experience in inventory procedures.


• Skill in measuring accurately.


• Oral and written communication skills.


• Good interpersonal skill.


• Ability to operate various types of matting and framing equipment.


• Ability to resolve common arithmetical problems and make change when receiving payments from customers.


• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.


• Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical is required.


• Required to work an uncommon tour of duty.


• Satisfactory completion of a Tier 1 background investigation.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: