Marketing Assistant at Pacific Air Forces | Jobs.InOkinawa

Marketing Assistant

Pacific Air Forces 📍 Kadena Air Base Posted 4 days ago
🔐 Not Required SOFA $17.00 – $18.00/hr

Develops and implements marketing programs for the Force Support Squadron, including campaigns, media planning, and market research.

Serves as a marketing account executive and assists in developing and implementing marketing programs for the Force Support Squadron. Under the direction of the Marketing Director, assists in developing communication strategies and marketing campaigns to enhance participation and increase financial income to FSS activities by determining the most effective and efficient media mix to reach the target audiences. Determines best media mix necessary including print and digital ad design concepts for facilities advertisements, photo shoots, video promotions, radio commercials, social media and website. Works with assigned FSS facilities to obtain information about upcoming FSS events and programs. Maintain frequent contact with activity managers to understand and anticipate needs that best support the customer service and/or sales goals of the FSS facility. Coordinates photographic support with marketing department photographer and facilities. Makes recommendations to activity managers on the design of effective advertising and appropriate media mix. Attends major FSS events and provides constructive marketing feedback to activity managers. Using standard industry practices, computer software and/or instruments specifically developed for use with FSS, adapts or modifies research techniques for local purposes. Develops and administers surveys and focus groups to collect data, tabulates responses, and assists in analyzing results. Assists in conducting media relations with on and off-base agencies. Prepares and presents briefings to base functions such as Newcomer's Orientation and Commander's Calls. Prepares drafts of, but not limited to, program overviews for publication in magazines, brochures, advertisements and promotional campaigns. Prepares and presents information on weekly radio and video shows as applicable. Arranges for advertising support of FSS programs and services from Wing Public Affairs and Armed Forces Network, Okinawa. Driving to the facilities is a regular, weekly requirement for the position. The purposes is meetings and regular reviews of marketing materials. Assists graphic designers by providing design inspiration, sample layouts and selection of photos for marketing projects. Assists commercial sponsorship and advertising coordinator as required and permitted by governing directives. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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, 06/17/2026. The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in Okinawa, Japan. Legal US residents must possess a social security number and be citizens of a NATO country. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas.

Qualifying Experience: Must have work experience that provides the general knowledge in marketing/advertising principles and practices and latest advertising and marketing trends, sales and negotiating principles. Specialized knowledge of FSS operations and programs highly desired. Ability to select appropriate material, arrange, and composite conceptual ad layouts and maintain well-organized files is required. Knowledge of data collection methods (e.g., focus groups, surveys, etc.) and market research analysis experience required. Knowledge of MS Office, project management principles, and graphic design as well as being enthusiastic and passionate about the field of work is a plus. Must be able to read, write, and speak in English. Must be willing to work nights or weekends as needed by the position. Must possess or be able to obtain a USFJ or Japanese Driver's license. Must be able to obtain a favorable Tier 1 Background Investigation. Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment drug test.

Benefits

Benefits information is available at https://myairforcelife.com/join-our-team.

Health insuranceRetirement planPaid leaveEmployee assistance programProfessional development

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Other Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit. Probationary period may be required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. 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. LQA is not authorized. Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category. 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.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/17/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant . To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date of your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

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MarketingAdvertisingMarket researchSocial mediaGraphic designMS OfficeProject managementFSS
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