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There is plenty to do during your tour in Spain! From on-installation employment or education to volunteer work and travel, your time in Spain has a lot to offer.
The U.S. agreement with Spain does not allow for dependents to work on the economy in Spain. Jobs are usually limited to what is available on base. In addition, the agreement with the Spanish government generally requires that 70 percent of the workforce on NAVSTA Rota are local Spanish citizens, leaving 30 percent of the employment opportunities for Americans. Visit FFSC for one-on-one support, and to update your resume or research job and volunteer opportunities.
The following are options for on-installation job searching.
• Government Positions: Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) and General Schedule (GS) positions are offered with Navy MWR, Child and Youth Programs (CYP) and other on-installation services. Hours range from full-time to flexible part-time with varying employment benefits. Search and apply at www.usajobs.gov.
• DoDEA-Europe: On-installation schools offer full and part-time employment as support staff, substitute teachers and administrative employees Find certified teaching positions at: www.dodea.edu/offices/HR. Find local support positions at www.usajobs.gov.
• Navy Exchange (NEX): Jobs can be found by visiting www.NavyExchange.jobs and searching for Rota.
• Defense Commissary Agency (DECA): Jobs at www.usajobs.gov.
• Defense Contractors: Job opportunities with contractors are typically advertised via the company’s human resources department. Your installation’s contracting office and FFSC may have information about companies with contracts near you.
• NFCU hires dependents.
Thinking about pursuing a college degree? Visit your Education Center to speak with a professional about the college and university options available on your installation.
Navy College
727-2798, 956-82-2798
Visit www.navycollege.navy.mil for programs.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
800-359-3728
Visit worldwide.erau.edu/locations for campus locations.
University of Maryland Global Campus
0631-56000-90000
Visit europe.umgc.edu/locations for campus locations.
Volunteering is a wonderful way to get involved in your community, keep your resume current and learn new skills.
• The FFSC has a robust volunteer program and can help refer you to other agencies.
• Visit NMCRS, USO or RAWL for volunteer options.
• The NAVSTA Rota Community Relations program offers volunteer opportunities.
• Child and Youth Programs (CYP) depends on volunteer sports coaches.
• The Red Cross manages volunteers at the hospital.
• Reach out to organizations across your installation that align with a career field in which you are interested in.
• Find local spouses clubs, interest groups or sports organizations to join.
• Do you enjoy writing? Submit travel, lifestyle or local news stories to the installation’s “Coastline” newspaper at rotacoastline@gmail.com. You can also submit stories to contentteam@stripes.com for publication on the StripesEurope.com website.
