Coastal Management Educator in Philippines

Job description

We are looking for U.S. citizens who want to be a part of something bigger and are willing to go the distance to make a difference. Is that you?

In more than 60 countries, Peace Corps Volunteers are putting their purpose, passion, and skills to work in partnership with welcoming host communities – growing, teaching, learning, and making change together.

As a Peace Corps Volunteer, you'll live and work alongside community members on locally prioritized projects, receiving a stipend and other support as you immerse yourself in a new culture. You’ll build relationships, exchange knowledge, and help transform lives for generations.

About the project

Do you want to be at the frontlines of safeguarding the world’s richest ecosystems? Individuals with a background in environmental science or coastal resource management are invited to support communities in the Philippines.

The archipelagic country is one of 17 megadiverse countries in the world, renowned for its ecosystems—from forested mountains and tropical mangroves to coral reefs teeming with marine life. Located at the heart of the Coral Triangle, the epicenter of marine biodiversity, the country boasts 21,000 miles of coastline running along its 7,641 islands. The country’s natural resources face mounting environmental pressures though.  Deforestation, land degradation, pollution, biodiversity loss, and poor solid waste management threaten both the ecosystems and the communities that depend on them. Changing weather patterns and natural disasters further strain the country’s ability to manage its resources.

As a Costal Management Educator, you will collaborate with the government units at the provincial, city, and municipal level to assess resources and develop nature-based solutions. You’ll also work with nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), colleges, and universities to expand environmental education and strengthen capacity. Your efforts will contribute to the long-term resilience of one of the world’s most biologically significant regions.

Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Philippines project page.