Business Advising Agriculture Promoter

Volunteers in the Sustainable Agriculture Systems (SAS) program collaborate with small-holder rural farmers in Panama to improve their food security and the resiliency and sustainability of their livelihoods. Volunteers work alongside community members to identify and prioritize local needs, co-plan strategies, and address agriculture production issues such as soil conservation and integrated pest management. They also support community-based groups to assess their organizational capacity and co-create plans for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any business discipline
• 5 years professional experience in business management
• Familiarity/experience with agriculture, gardens, and/or farm work
• Experience in leading through collaboration
• Experience teaching adults and children formally and informally
• Experience with public speaking or facilitating classes/workshops/presentations

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with indigenous communities in rural Panama
• Chance to improve food security and livelihoods of small-holder farmers
• Collaborative and supportive work environment