Youth Development Specialist

Post

El Salvador

Partner Organization Name

Public schools, community leaders

Required Skills

Associate degree in any field and at least two years of full-time, post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
OR
Bachelor's degree in any field.
OR
High school diploma or GED and four years of full-time, post-high school work (from any combination of roles).

Living Conditions

Volunteers will live in a private room within a host family’s house and share the common spaces with this family. Most placements are in a rural community with intermittent access to electricity and running water. The Volunteer will walk or use public buses to commute.

Language Requirement

(PCV) Spanish 1

Primary Sector

Youth in Development

Accepts Couples

Yes

Country

El Salvador

Assignment Length (months)

24

Accepting Applications?

Yes

Program

PCV

Featured Job

No

Posted on LinkedIn

No

Activities

Conduct a community assessment with community leaders and school staff to identify and prioritize youth needs.
Develop and implement a strategic work plan.
Deliver engaging life skills lessons that build communication, emotional well-being, and problem-solving abilities.
Lead structured empowerment programs for students and out-of-school youth.
Facilitate sports, arts, and recreational activities. 
Guide youth participation in community projects to promote stewardship.
Foster a positive environment for youth community engagement.  
Engage parents and caregivers in activities for positive family relationships.

You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as enriching art classes and team sports.

Training

As a Youth Development Specialist, you will be trained in participatory methodologies, youth development strategies, and facilitation best practices. Peace Corps/El Salvador will teach you Spanish to help you comfortably live in and connect with the community.

After 11 weeks of training, you will move to a rural community where you will collaborate with community leaders and school staff. You will work with the community to assess youth development needs and develop long-term solutions.

Job Highlights

Develop international experience in youth programming and life skills education that will support a global career. 
Inspire the youth in El Salvador to become confident leaders while strengthening your own skills as a public speaker and community organizer.  
Develop stronger Spanish language skills while forming authentic, lasting connections with community members.

Couple Types

Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.

Couple Sector Combinations

Each person must apply separately and must qualify for a position in either the same or a different sector than their partner.

Couple Training Conditions

Couples will live separately during training but will see each other for joint-training sessions and may have time together on weekends.

Couple Living Conditions

Couples who are selected for the same sector will live together but work with different local partners, which may be in the same community or in neighboring communities (not more than 30 minutes apart)., Cohabitating couples are highly encouraged to present themselves as married throughout service due to cultural expectations.

No Degree Required

Yes