Project Description Recent graduates and business professionals are invited to support Colombia’s next generation of entrepreneurs. Rural and semi‑urban communities in Colombia face persistent economic disparities. These challenges are driven by institutional factors—such as unequal access of quality education, health care, and public services—as well as socio-spatial barriers. With only 16% of rural households having internet, the significant digital divide impacts available opportunities. The Government of Colombia is prioritizing financial literacy and entrepreneurship skill development among youth and women to encourage economic participation and growth in these underserved areas. As a Community Development Educator, you will collaborate with schools, vocational training institutions, and community groups to develop essential business skills. You will also support micro-enterprises, such as vendors and small-scale agricultural producers, to streamline and scale their operations. These efforts will create more economic opportunities, which will improve household financial security and contribute to long-term economic growth. 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 small, rural communities or medium-sized, semi-urban towns within the Caribbean and Andean regions, typically no more than six hours from a major city. Volunteers live with host families during training and the first six months of service. Volunteers may then move to independent housing. Most Volunteers can walk, bike, or take public transport to reach their work site within 30 minutes.



Job Highlights Build your entrepreneurial knowledge as you teach business basics to students and support micro-business owners and community groups. Advance your Spanish proficiency through daily collaborations and community interactions. Immerse yourself in Colombian culture and cultivate lifelong friendships. Activities Facilitate classes and activities that build entrepreneurial thinking, socio-emotional skills, vocational orientation, and life planning. Strengthen entrepreneurial knowledge and skills, confidence, and community participation among youth and women’s groups. Facilitate workshops on personal financial management and basic business practices. Support micro-enterprise owners to access to professional development opportunities and resources. Coordinate with Colombia’s national vocational training agency to enhance technical training opportunities in rural communities. You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as business-focused English conversational clubs or digital literacy workshops. Training As a Community Development Educator, you will be trained on strategies for effective project design and management, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. Peace Corps/Colombia will support you in learning technical Spanish vocabulary to help you comfortably live in and connect with the community. After 10 weeks of training, you will move to rural or semi-urban community where you will collaborate with teachers and community groups to assess needs and develop long-term solutions. 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.

📌 Community Development Educator (Colombia)
🏢 Peace Corps
📍 Colombia