Marketing Assistant

📍 Kadena Air Base Okinawa, Japan · 🏛 Pacific Air Forces · 💰 $17–$18 per hour · 🎓 NF 3 · 🧭 General Business And Industry (1101) · ⏳ Closes Nov 18, 2026 · 7 days left · 🗓 Posted Nov 3, 2026
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Job details at a glance

AgencyPacific Air Forces
DepartmentDepartment of the Air Force
LocationKadena Air Base Okinawa, Japan
Salary$17–$18 per hour
GradeNF 3
ScheduleFull-time
Occupation seriesGeneral Business And Industry (1101)
OpeningsFew
Hiring pathsOpen to the public
PostedNov 3, 2026
Application deadlineNov 18, 2026
Telework eligibleNo
Remote jobNo
Security clearanceNot Required
Relocation expenses reimbursedNo
Promotion potentialNone
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About this job

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Marketing Office on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan.

Duties

Executes the 18 FSS brand through messaging, copy, graphic, video, and promotional content to be distributed on Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.). Develops and drives all social media efforts, including relevant content and engagement to reach appropriate audiences for activities and events, and establishes and executes strategic proactive social campaigns to increase audience participation. Proposes topics, themes, formats and content that will engage audiences on social media and generate leads. Generates/writes, posts edits, publishes and shares daily content through social media (original text, images, video, HTML, etc.) to build meaningful connections and promote participation from members of the community. Establishes and optimizes posts within each platform to increase the visibility of the organization's social content. Serves as the subject matter expert for social media, and measures/reports activity in coordination with fellow marketing personnel. Moderates all user-generated content to ensure it remains compliant with USAF and other policy and guidelines. Works with other marketing staff to develop creative promotions, information, and direct marketing for both website pages and social media accounts. Provides information, guidance, and conducts briefings regarding 18 FSS programs. Will be required to operate a motor vehicle to make deliveries of the Venture magazine. Compiles monthly marketing performance trackers (pick up rate, online subscriptions, website traffic, social media, commercial sponsorship and paid advertising) provided by marketing staff. Government vehicle custodian/manager to include maintaining driving logs as well as ensuring maintenance and upkeep of the assigned government vehicles. Manages promotional distribution for the 18 FSS digital media platforms and ensures posted material is compliant with FSS leadership guidelines and standards. Performs all other duties as assigned. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13106986

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to those residing in Okinawa, Japan. 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, 11/18/2026 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. Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Applicant must have previous experience demonstrating a knowledge of marketing practices and principals. Undergraduate or graduate degree in business, marketing, communications, new media, public relations or other related fields is desirable. Must have previous work experience with social and digital media, online brand marketing, and social networking. Working knowledge of Adobe design and web software and MS Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel. General knowledge of Air Force Regulations concerning FSS Support activities; their operation and the impact sponsorship and advertising would have on the organization is also highly desirable. Ability to speak confidently in front of small audiences.

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 in order to qualify.

Evaluations

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

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 11/18/2026 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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Required documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employee, etc.). The below documents are required and must be submitted with your application: PCS Orders Resume Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Diploma/ GED Disability Letter (VA) License Other (1) Other (2) PCS Orders Professional Certification Proof of Marriage Status Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an in-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

What to expect next

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How much does this Marketing Assistant job pay?

The announcement lists a salary of $17–$18 per hour (NF 3).

When is the last day to apply?

Applications close on Nov 18, 2026 — 7 days from today.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Kadena Air Base Okinawa, Japan with the Pacific Air Forces.

How do I apply?

Applications are submitted through the official announcement on USAJobs. Use the Apply button on this page to go to the official posting — this site never takes applications itself.

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Data: USAJobs (U.S. Office of Personnel Management), retrieved 2026-11-11 · Announcement 26-8TFSK832641 · Official announcement. FederalJobs is unofficial and is not affiliated with OPM or the agency.
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