Youth Development Facilitator
Peace CorpsEl Salvador
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 Youth Development Facilitator position provides an opportunity for Volunteers to engage in a pivotal moment in El Salvador’s history, where the focus is on empowering youth to be drivers of the country’s economic growth in the years to come.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any field
- 5 years' professional work experience
- Master’s degree in social work, Psychology, Education, Youth Development, Applied Behavioral Science, or related field
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Education, Youth Development, Applied Behavioral Science, or related field, AND at least 3 months experience working with youth and/or families
- 3 years of professional experience working with children, youth and/or families from under-resourced communities
- Experience designing and/or facilitating workshops on societal roles of youth and life skills development
- Experience collaborating with teachers, social workers, youth leaders or guidance counselors on designing, planning, and implementing positive youth development activities
- Experience working in a school setting on activities such as teaching an academic curriculum, teaching through experiential education, after-school or tutoring program management, etc.
- Experience with parent/caregiver support or education programs
- Experience community organizing with a focus on youth development
- Experience engaging in and/or facilitating arts, sports, physical activities, or recreation for youth
- Experience facilitating volunteerism and service learning for youth
Benefits
- Eligibility for a readjustment grant
- Comprehensive medical and dental care
- Paid summer vacation
- Paid sick leave and family leave
- Life insurance
- Health insurance