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Peace Corps · 7 hours ago

Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Jamaica - 2 years, plus 3 months training

United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

5+ years exp

Peace Corps is seeking a Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator to support Jamaican rural communities. The role involves collaborating with farmers on projects aimed at increasing agricultural diversity, productivity, and sustainability, while also promoting income generation and organizational capacity.

EducationGovernmentSocial AssistanceWildlife Conservation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support Jamaicans in rural communities to achieve sustainable livelihoods and resilience to environmental shocks and stresses

Increase agricultural diversity, productivity, and/or sustainability

Increase agriculture-based income

Strengthen agricultural organizations

Work alongside community partners to promote climate smart agricultural practices, post-harvest management, basic agribusiness skills, and support organizational capacity development processes

Plan and co-facilitate trainings and promote knowledge exchange on business skills needed to implement sustainable agricultural projects and income generation activities