PCR
Moldova
Moldova
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or hospitality and tourism.
AND
Three years of experience in tourism marketing and/or hospitality planning and project implementation.
National Tourism Office Moldova
None
Volunteers live primarily in independent apartments but may live with a host family if indicated and discussed ahead of time. Housing is located near the work site, but Volunteers should be aware that rush-hour commutes can take up to an hour.
No
Community Economic Development
9
Yes
No
Apply your marketing expertise to tell Moldova’s story and attract tourists to the “hidden gem” of Europe.
Learn basic Romanian phrases and practice communicating with colleagues and community members.
Gain a deeper understanding of Moldova’s rich culture in person.
Conduct a marketing needs assessment and analyze current promotional activities.
Develop a comprehensive marketing and communication strategy.
Create or improve digital marketing campaigns, including social media, website content, and newsletters.
Develop branding and storytelling guidelines for tourist destinations in Moldova.
Organize and deliver training workshops for local tourism stakeholders.
Establish monitoring and evaluation tools to track marketing performance.
Provide recommendations for partnerships and international promotion opportunities
You may also work on additional projects that meet community interests and priorities, such as an English club.
After a two-week orientation, you will move to the capital city where you will collaborate with the National Tourism Moldova office. You will work with the partner to assess their needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Moldova will equip you with basic Romanian language skills and you may work with a local tutor who can continue building language skills to help you connect with the community.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.
Cohabitating couples are highly encouraged to present themselves as married throughout service due to cultural expectations.
Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities.
Each person must apply separately and must qualify for a position in either the same or a different sector than their partner.
As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in Education, Health, Economic Development, Agriculture, Environment and Youth Development. Through their Peace Corps experiences, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans of all ages have served in 142 countries worldwide.
