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Peace Corps · 7 hours ago

Youth in Development Program Coordinator - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Guatemala - 2 years, plus 3 months training

United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

5+ years exp

Peace Corps is an organization that has been serving in Guatemala since 1963, focusing on community empowerment and development. The Youth in Development Program Coordinator will collaborate with local youth service providers to enhance the knowledge and skills of Guatemalan youth, promoting their transition to healthy, productive, and civically engaged adults.

EducationGovernmentSocial AssistanceWildlife Conservation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate with youth and key community members to strengthen knowledge and skills in the areas of health, well-being, and life skills

Promote and strengthen community engagement and build capacity among youth service providers, educators, and community leaders in the implementation of positive youth development methodologies

Provide learning and engagement opportunities to youth between the ages of 12 to 18 and implement positive youth development activities

Serve as a Program Coordinator and co-lead youth development efforts inside and outside of school, typically in a public middle school setting

Serve as a trainer, co-facilitator, and mentor to collaborate on designing and implementing health and life skills training for Guatemalan youth with the youth service providers

Conduct life skills classes, youth clubs, school fairs, school assemblies, arts, and work with student councils in school settings

Participate in local community meetings, sports, church groups, women’s groups, environmental clubs, and work with Non-Governmental-Organizations (NGOs) outside of the school setting