Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator
Peace CorpsJamaica
Posted July 31, 2025
Full Time
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 Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator seeks to support Jamaicans in rural communities to achieve sustainable livelihoods and resilience to environmental shocks and stresses. This goal will be achieved through objectives related to increasing agricultural diversity, productivity, and sustainability, as well as strengthening agricultural organizations.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any field
- 5 years' professional work experience
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any business discipline
- 5 years professional experience in business management
- BA/BS in environmental/agricultural science, business or related field discipline
- Experience in commercial or small business, vegetable gardening, soil and water management, cultivation/production, sustainable agriculture, organizational capacity building
- Academic and work experience in environmental and agricultural science, agri-business, agro-forestry, and/or environmental studies, organizational development, small business development
- Experience with organizational development and/or small business development, including project design and management
- Experience with public speaking and presentations, including facilitation of small and large groups of adults
- Strong interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Living stipend
- Host family accommodation
- Pre-Service Training
- Internet access