CYS Europe 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?

CYS employment comes with**:

• Retirement and 401K
• Flexible Work Hours
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Benefits**
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Sick)
• Career Progression & Paid Training
• Tuition Reimbursement Possibilities
• Priority Childcare Placement
• Tax-free Shopping privileges at AAFES
• Worldwide Job Mobility
• PLUS CYS scholarship program* available (see more info here)

*conditions apply

Hourly rates of pay are based on qualifications:

• Entry Level: $12
• Skill Level: $13.20
• Target Level: $14.65

There Are Two Ways To Apply!
Choose the one that works best for you!  Applicants can either apply on USAJobs.gov, or virtually ( March 15, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.). Keep reading to learn how to successfully apply. 

(1) USAJOBS Application Option: 
Apply on USAJOBS.gov! 

(2) Virtual Application Option: 
Step 1:
Email required documents (in PDF format) on March 15, 2022 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.* See announcement for e-mail address and required documents.

Step 2: 
Be prepared 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:
If you are referred, be available for a same-day phone interview with CYS between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.  

*Emails sent after 4 p.m. will not be considered for hire during the fair. If you miss the deadline you can apply via USA Jobs. 

Documents needed to apply:

• Current resume with current email address, physical address, & phone number and three references
• High School diploma/college transcript(s)
• Completed CYS Interest Questionnaire 
• PCS Orders (if applicable)
• DD214 document (if applicable)

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

*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.

**Conditions apply.