Wellness and Nutrition Educator - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Ecuador • South America - 2 years, plus 3 months training

About The Project

The Ecuadorian government identifies non-communicable diseases like heart disease and diabetes, along with malnutrition and rising obesity rates, as significant health challenges. Sexual and reproductive health education is also lacking, especially in reducing the spread of sexually transmitted infections and preventing teenage pregnancies.

Responsibilities

• Connect youth (ages 10–19) in rural and underserved areas with available resources and health services.
• Facilitate targeted health education on topics such as hygiene, nutrition, and reproductive health.
• Organize and facilitate life skills clubs or camps that reinforce positive health messaging.
• Develop and conduct training sessions on health promotion techniques for adult health workers and educators.
• Plan and host events that engage the larger community in learning.
• Work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as after-school sports and English clubs.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Experience in health education or life skills coaching.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse and remote settings.
• Passion for improving health outcomes and empowering youth.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to plan and facilitate educational programs.
• Knowledge of health education and life skills.
• Basic understanding of local languages and cultures.

Benefits

• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Accommodation assistance.
• Travel allowance.

Pay

Compensation details are provided in the application materials.

Schedule

The schedule is provided in the application materials.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Accommodation assistance.
• Travel allowance.

Commencement Date

The commencement date is provided in the application materials.

Duration

The duration of the service is 2 years, plus 3 months of training.