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Agriculture & Environmental Positions Info Session

Stillwater, OK

Agriculture & Environmental Positions Info Session

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International work experience and opportunities are available in 75 countries where Peace Corps Volunteers perform a variety of jobs. Peace Corps is recruiting Americans from all backgrounds and skill levels. We are especially interested in Americans with backgrounds in agriculture, the environment, teaching English as a second language, and other technical or language skills related to Peace Corps assignment areas, such as French or Spanish language. Learn more about these opportunities by joining Valerie Flynn, returned volunteer and recruiter. 

There will be 2 opportunities to learn more about Peace Corps;

General Information Meeting
Wednesday, February 29
Oklahoma State University
Wes Watkins Center, Room 204
3:30 - 5 p.m.


and a special meeting for Agriculture and Environmental Specialists

Ag & Environmental Information Session
Wednesday, February 29
Oklahoma State University
101 Ag Hall
6 - 7 p.m.

Opportunities are available for those with a four-year degree OR a combination of job experience and a two-year degree OR substantial experience, in lieu of a degree, in specialized areas. (Some specialized areas are: skilled trades, farm/agribusiness, vegetable gardening/nursery/forestry or fish cultivation/production, business management, computer technology, nursing (RN/LPN/LVN), non-profit management/organizational development, and work with at-risk youth.)

Peace Corps benefits include medical, dental and housing, as well as a monthly stipend, transportation to and from your host country, graduate study benefits, 24 vacation days a year, and a $7,425 readjustment allowance after your 2-year service. Some student loans can be deferred during Peace Corps service. After your 2-year service, former Volunteers receive one year of noncompetitive eligibility for employment in the federal government.

The Peace Corps is a 27-month commitment, which includes 12 weeks of language training in the host country. We encourage you to apply a year before you want to depart.