RECREATION SPECIALIST (COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES)

Pacific Air Forces; Eielson Air Force Base (AK); On-site; USD 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recreation Specialist (Community Activities) at Pacific Air Forces plans and administers leisure and recreation programs for a military community at Eielson AFB.

Responsibilities include coordinating theme events, exhibits, talent shows, and collaborations with nearby civilian communities, developing program plans and publicity, and managing budgets to ensure maximum use of facilities and resources.

Responsibilities

• Plan and emphasize leisure/recreation services offered by the community center.
• Develop program plans, budgets, and publicity for the leisure activities segment.
• Coordinate special and recurring activities such as cultural theme programs, events, and collaborations with nearby civilian communities.

Job description

RECREATION SPECIALIST (COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES)

The primary purpose of this position is to plan and administer quality leisure/recreation programs and services to a community of DOD Active duty/retire military, and eligible dependents and civilian personnel.

Key Responsibilities

Within the overall plans developed by higher level offices and refined by the individual's supervisor, plan and emphasizes leisure/recreation services to be offered, both those within basic program categories and those additional ones made possible through available resources and desirable in terms of participant interest and needs. Plans and administers the leisure/recreation services and resources segment of the community center program.

Plans and coordinates the details of both special and recurring activities, such as cultural theme programs, special leisure time events including exhibits and talent shows, and various recreation activities undertaken jointly with the adjacent civilian communities, ensuring maximum use of the facility, services and other resources. Solicits volunteers and paid services for activities which could not be scheduled without such assistance (i.e., instructors and entertainers).

Develops comprehensive program plans, budget requirements, and publicity strategy with supporting data for inclusion in the overall program plan for the leisure activities segment of the community center.

Requirements & Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. 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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Pacific Air Forces, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $57055 – $74173/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-20.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.