An integral part of the Peace Corps is the talented and diverse professional staff committed to the agency’s mission and providing behind-the-scenes support for our Volunteers abroad. Whether you are just starting your career or have professional experience and/or specialized skills already, the Peace Corps is a great place to work. 

Learn more about employment requirements as well as employee benefits and compensation.

Reasonable accommodations: The Peace Corps provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources by calling 202.692.1200, or the Office of Civil Rights and Diversity at 202.692.2139. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.

The Peace Corps is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, Volunteers, and applicants for employment and Volunteer service. Learn more about our Equal Opportunity policies.

Domestic positions

The Peace Corps ranks third overall among 28 small agencies in the Partnership for Public Service’s 2019 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government rankings. It's a great place to work where your talents and experience can help make a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Many staff positions relate to the recruitment and selection of Volunteers, in addition to a wide range of roles in program management, administrative services, finance, security, human capital, communications, legal services, health services, and information technology.

Employment locations include the Peace Corps headquarters in Washington, D.C., and regional offices.

Submitting an application

Only U.S. citizens can be employed for Peace Corps staff positions. Apply or view a list of current staff vacancies at USAJOBS.

Overseas positions

The Peace Corps offers a variety of full-time staff and contractor opportunities in our host countries, divided into three regions: Africa; Europe, Mediterranean, and Asia; and Inter-America and the Pacific.

Country post management positions

Only U.S. citizens may be hired for the following Peace Corps overseas staff positions: country director, director of management and operations, director of programming and training, and associate directors. These positions have similar eligibility and benefits as domestic Peace Corps positions, with more particulars on qualifications, clearance, language requirements, and housing in each job description.

Submitting an application

To view a list of current vacancies with full job descriptions and application requirements or to apply, visit USAJOBS.

Medical officer positions

To support our Volunteers in the field, Peace Corps medical officers are needed at each Peace Corps country post and are limited to licensed physicians and licensed and certified nurse practitioners. These contract positions serve as the primary health-care providers for Peace Corps Volunteers and trainees overseas and provide them with education, training, and counseling. The Peace Corps hires U.S. citizens, host country nationals, and third-country nationals for medical officer positions.

Submitting an application

U.S. citizens and third-country nationals (applying for positions outside their country of permanent residence) can apply whenever there is an open solicitation for a Peace Corps medical officer position (long-term, short-term, or intermittent) posted to Sam.gov. The open solicitation will provide information about the position as well as instructions on how to apply.

Foreign nationals seeking a medical offer position should direct their questions on current openings, eligibility, and the application process to the Peace Corps office in the country they wish to work.

Please note that individuals who have been associated with certain intelligence activities cannot be consider for any Peace Corps position.

Business opportunities

Get information on doing business with the Peace Corps.