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Peace Corps · 7 hours ago

Ridge to Reef Resilience Promoter - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Samoa - 2 years, plus 3 months training

United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Peace Corps is focused on addressing environmental challenges in Samoa, and they are seeking a Ridge to Reef Resilience Promoter to support community-driven environmental projects. The role involves project management support, community capacity building, and raising awareness on environmental topics.

EducationGovernmentSocial AssistanceWildlife Conservation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Increase knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the environment, national environmental policy and best practices, and proactive engagement among youth and adult community members

Support needs assessments and development of action plans for community-specific environmental priorities, risks, and opportunities

Strengthening culturally appropriate community-level environmental adaptation and mitigation measures

Research and develop responsible and sustainable resources to support project development and implementation

Qualification

Environmental educationClimate change resilienceCommunity engagementProject managementLanguage skillsHumilityRelationship buildingInitiativeFlexibility

Required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must be a U.S. citizen

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any field and one or more year(s) of professional work experience in environmental education, environmental activities, and/or climate change resilience or adaptation activities

OR 5 years' professional work experience and one or more year(s) of professional work experience in environmental education, environmental activities, and/or climate change resilience or adaptation activities