Peace Corps · 16 hours ago
Community Environmental Promoter - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Paraguay - 2 years, plus 3 months training
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
5+ years expPeace Corps is dedicated to promoting environmental conservation through community engagement. The Community Environmental Promoter role focuses on environmental education, reforestation, and zero waste initiatives in partnership with local stakeholders.
EducationGovernmentSocial AssistanceWildlife Conservation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Co-design, co-plan and co-facilitate environmental education initiatives with teachers
Co-implement structured eco-clubs and put on environmental events like Earth Hour
Organize tree plantings with both native and exotic species
Work with the Paraguayan Forest Service to start and/or manage tree nurseries
Work with municipalities on recycling and waste management
Participate in community clean up events
Facilitate a wide range of activities
Integrate into the community
Speak the local languages
Build trust and adapt to the varying needs, ideas and work styles of community members
Receive training to learn how to design, implement, and evaluate primary and secondary project activities
Attend additional training events during their two years of volunteer service with their community counterparts
Qualification
Required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be a U.S. citizen
Expressed interest in promoting environmental awareness in schools and communities
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any field OR 5 years' professional work experience
Company
Peace Corps
Peace Corps is a volunteer program run by the United States government focused on social and economic development.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Allison Blotzer
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Paul Shea
Senior Advisor to the CFO
Recent News
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