Economic Growth Facilitator - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Dominican Republic • North America - 2 years, plus 3 months training
Peace Corps
Sales & Business Development
United States
Posted on Apr 3, 2026
About The Project
Experienced business owners and recent graduates alike are invited to support aspiring entrepreneurs in the Caribbean.
The Dominican Republic is experiencing remarkable economic growth, yet many communities still face barriers. One of the key challenges is expanding access to economic opportunities for women and youth, who remain among the most vulnerable groups. While national initiatives have made strides in promoting entrepreneurship and competitiveness, gaps in geographic coverage and capacity mean that many individuals lack the skills and resources to take advantage of available opportunities. Addressing these gaps is essential to ensure that economic growth translates into prosperity and long-term stability for all.
As an Economic Growth Facilitator, you will support the community to unlock local talent and pursue economic opportunities. Together, you will facilitate training, provide personalized mentoring, and identify related national programs to participate in. You will help individuals—especially women and youth—to develop the skills to launch successful businesses, manage finances effectively, and navigate the job market. These efforts strengthen household economic security, foster innovation, and create pathways for upward mobility.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Teach financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and employability classes in secondary schools.
Facilitate after-school workshops on digital marketing and business skills for youth.
Consult with small business owners to strengthen financial practices and marketing strategies.
Support aspiring entrepreneurs to develop business plans and launch new ventures.
Organize and deliver trainings on money management, including savings and budgeting.
Collaborate with community-based groups to improve organizational capacity and income generation.
Coordinate regional conferences or events focused on digital marketing and financial literacy.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as facilitating an English conversation club or a youth entrepreneurship fair.
Required Skills
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
APPLY BY : August 15, 2026
KNOW BY : October 1, 2026
DEPART ON : March 1, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training
Experienced business owners and recent graduates alike are invited to support aspiring entrepreneurs in the Caribbean.
The Dominican Republic is experiencing remarkable economic growth, yet many communities still face barriers. One of the key challenges is expanding access to economic opportunities for women and youth, who remain among the most vulnerable groups. While national initiatives have made strides in promoting entrepreneurship and competitiveness, gaps in geographic coverage and capacity mean that many individuals lack the skills and resources to take advantage of available opportunities. Addressing these gaps is essential to ensure that economic growth translates into prosperity and long-term stability for all.
As an Economic Growth Facilitator, you will support the community to unlock local talent and pursue economic opportunities. Together, you will facilitate training, provide personalized mentoring, and identify related national programs to participate in. You will help individuals—especially women and youth—to develop the skills to launch successful businesses, manage finances effectively, and navigate the job market. These efforts strengthen household economic security, foster innovation, and create pathways for upward mobility.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Teach financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and employability classes in secondary schools.
Facilitate after-school workshops on digital marketing and business skills for youth.
Consult with small business owners to strengthen financial practices and marketing strategies.
Support aspiring entrepreneurs to develop business plans and launch new ventures.
Organize and deliver trainings on money management, including savings and budgeting.
Collaborate with community-based groups to improve organizational capacity and income generation.
Coordinate regional conferences or events focused on digital marketing and financial literacy.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as facilitating an English conversation club or a youth entrepreneurship fair.
Required Skills
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any business discipline
- 5 years professional experience in business management
- Completed 4 years of high school Spanish coursework in the past 8 years
- Completed college-level Elementary II Spanish semester (Elementary III in quarter system) within the past 6 years
- Score between 50-62 on the Spanish College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exam in the past 6 years
- Score Novice-High or Intermediate-Low on official American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) in Spanish within the past 6 years
APPLY BY : August 15, 2026
KNOW BY : October 1, 2026
DEPART ON : March 1, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training