CYS Virtual Recruitment Fair

Ready to start a new career as a Child & Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) with great pay and benefits*?

How does a $200 recruitment bonus upon appointment to the position sound? PLUS an $800 retention bonus* at the six month mark?

Starting on September 14 you can pre-register for the CYS Recruitment Fair!

CYS employment also comes with:

• Career Progression
• Training tied to salary increases and promotions
• Access to Childcare
• Flexible Work Hours
• Insurance Coverage, including medical, dental, vision and life
• Paid Leave
• Travel Opportunities

Download the CYS Career Guide and rack card for more information on working with CYS!

Hourly rates of pay are based on qualifications:

• Entry Level: $11.67
• Skill Level: $12.92
• Target Level: $14.33

Qualifications and Conditions:

• Must be at least 17 years old, a dependent of a Service member or Department of Defense Civilian Employee and in pursuit of a high school diploma OR must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma/GED
• Communicate effectively in English (written & orally)
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment and background checks
• Health assessment and immunizations
• Physical ability to lift 40lbs
• Walk, bend, stoop and stand on a routine basis

VIRTUAL APPLICATION PROCESS

Here’s how it works on the September 28:

Step 1:

• Click on this link to apply for the USAG Bavaria CYS Europe Recruitment Fair and submit the documents below (in PDF format) from September 14, 2021 until 10:30 a.m. on September 28.

Documents needed:

• Current resume with current email address, physical address & phone number
• High School diploma/college transcript(s)
• Completed CYS Interest Questionnaire 

Documents received by 10:30 a.m. will be reviewed by NAF HR for eligibility and qualification. Documents received after 10:30 a.m. will not be considered for hire during the Fair… but interested applicants that miss the deadline can apply via USA Jobs separately to the Europe Recruitment Fair.

Step 2:

• Wait to receive an email notifying if you were referred for an interview. Remember to include your email address on your resume!
• Those who are not referred will receive a notice via e-mail as well.

Step 3: 

• Be available for a phone interview!  If your email says you were referred, you will receive a phone call the same day between 1-6 p.m.

*Benefits: Employees in Flexible appointment categories are ordinarily not eligible for participation in additional benefits (401k, life, medical and retirement), however upon satisfying specific work-hour criteria may be eligible for medical coverage participation.

*Recruitment and retention bonus: A $200 recruitment bonus will be paid to the applicant upon appointment to the position. An $800 retention bonus will be paid to the employee after 6 months of satisfactory employment.

Eligibility for these incentives and bonus will be applicable to newly hired individuals selected from this Fair only.