Community Economic Development Facilitator - Volunteer Position - Onsite in El Salvador - 2 years, plus 3 months training
Peace Corps
United States
Posted on Aug 5, 2025
About The Job
Apply by :
January 1, 2026
Know By
March 1, 2026
Depart On
August 9, 2026
Duration
2 years, plus 3 months training
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
In September 2025, 3rd year Transfer Peace Corps Volunteers inaugurated Peace Corps El Salvador since suspending operations in 2016. Peace Corps is proud of our long history in El Salvador, with over 2,300 Volunteers serving there since 1962.
El Salvador is currently in a period of economic growth primarily due to improved national security following a period of violence between 2003-2019. The Government of El Salvador (GOES) has named economic growth and tourism as national priorities, and is focused on efforts to strengthen digital and financial inclusion aimed at expanding financial access, literacy and infrastructure for underserved populations. The GOES’ strategic plan is designed to modernize infrastructure and boost the economy by developing policies aimed at economic and social growth.
Peace Corps Volunteers will collaborate with communities who have active initiatives in strengthening personal money management, financial literacy, basic business skills, digital literacy, and English for an applied purpose. Peace Corps will partner will community youth 18-29, entrepreneurs, business owners and women in skill development further empowering community members to create and access economic opportunities.
The goal for the Community and Economic Development project in El Salvador is for Rural Salvadoran households and communities to achieve economic growth through new and strengthened economic opportunities.
In all facets of the CED role, Volunteers are expected to be a co-facilitator, working side by side with work partners (National Council for Medium and Small Businesses, Asociaciones de Desarrollo Comunitario (ADESCOS), Community Savings Groups, Small Business Owners and Entrepreneur groups). Volunteers play a critical role in accompanying individuals and organizations to meet their specific goals by providing an ongoing and supportive presence.
In coordination with community leadership, PCVs will co-conduct activities such as capacity assessment, co-planning and co-training asset-based community development sessions, and co-facilitating project design and management processes. Co-facilitate sessions and activities to improve personal money management skills as well as improve capacity to implement small-scales economic activities including activities focused on: entrepreneurship, digital literacy and English for business.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Apply by :
January 1, 2026
Know By
March 1, 2026
Depart On
August 9, 2026
Duration
2 years, plus 3 months training
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
In September 2025, 3rd year Transfer Peace Corps Volunteers inaugurated Peace Corps El Salvador since suspending operations in 2016. Peace Corps is proud of our long history in El Salvador, with over 2,300 Volunteers serving there since 1962.
El Salvador is currently in a period of economic growth primarily due to improved national security following a period of violence between 2003-2019. The Government of El Salvador (GOES) has named economic growth and tourism as national priorities, and is focused on efforts to strengthen digital and financial inclusion aimed at expanding financial access, literacy and infrastructure for underserved populations. The GOES’ strategic plan is designed to modernize infrastructure and boost the economy by developing policies aimed at economic and social growth.
Peace Corps Volunteers will collaborate with communities who have active initiatives in strengthening personal money management, financial literacy, basic business skills, digital literacy, and English for an applied purpose. Peace Corps will partner will community youth 18-29, entrepreneurs, business owners and women in skill development further empowering community members to create and access economic opportunities.
The goal for the Community and Economic Development project in El Salvador is for Rural Salvadoran households and communities to achieve economic growth through new and strengthened economic opportunities.
In all facets of the CED role, Volunteers are expected to be a co-facilitator, working side by side with work partners (National Council for Medium and Small Businesses, Asociaciones de Desarrollo Comunitario (ADESCOS), Community Savings Groups, Small Business Owners and Entrepreneur groups). Volunteers play a critical role in accompanying individuals and organizations to meet their specific goals by providing an ongoing and supportive presence.
In coordination with community leadership, PCVs will co-conduct activities such as capacity assessment, co-planning and co-training asset-based community development sessions, and co-facilitating project design and management processes. Co-facilitate sessions and activities to improve personal money management skills as well as improve capacity to implement small-scales economic activities including activities focused on: entrepreneurship, digital literacy and English for business.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any field
- 5 years' professional work experience