Agriculture Specialist
Peace CorpsJamaica
Posted July 3, 2025
Internship
About the Company
The Peace Corps, founded in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy, is the United States' leading international service organization that deploys volunteer citizens to partner with communities worldwide. Volunteers work on sustainable solutions in education, health, economic and agricultural development, environmental stewardship, and youth empowerment across 142 countries. Their hands‑on projects—ranging from HIV/AIDS prevention to food security and conservation—create lasting local impact while fostering deep cultural exchange. With over 240,000 volunteers to date, the Peace Corps uniquely blends public‑service expertise with a global perspective, preparing participants for success in an interconnected economy.
Job Description
The Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf (CCCD) in Jamaica is seeking a Peace Corps Response Volunteer (PCRV) to serve as an Agriculture Specialist. The volunteer will work with CCCD staff to improve climate change resilience, agricultural productivity, income generation, and human capital development by providing sustainable mitigation and adaptation strategies, skills training, and enterprise development.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture or related discipline.
- 2-5 years' experience working in agriculture as farm supervisor and/or manager.