Fellowship Program

The Rostro de Cristo (RdC) International Fellowship Program is a compensated position which offers emerging leaders and experienced professionals opportunities to offer their skills in service to vulnerable communities in the Dominican Republic and to work for justice.

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation to live comfortably in the Dominican Republic and have funds for student loans, travel, etc.
  • Full benefits including international health insurance and two weeks paid vacation, plus PTO over the Christmas and New Year holidays.
  • One round-trip airfare per year to the United States.
  • RdC assists fellows in arranging housing.

Fellows work with local agencies, including ASCALA (Asociación Scalabriniana al Servicio de la Movilidad Humana), a faith-based NGO in Consuelo dedicated to upholding the human rights and dignity of local immigrants. In addition, fellows support RdC’s program development in the local community.

Fellows serve full-time, preferably for a minimum one-year, alongside other RdC fellows and local partners, with opportunities for extension. Roles are tailored to the fellows’ skills and interests to serve the needs of the local community and are developed collaboratively during the first month of the fellowship. A diversity of backgrounds, skills, and experiences are welcome

Fellows work at our partner organization in Consuelo, Dominican Republic, ASCALA (Asociación Scalabriniana al Servicio de la Movilidad Humana). ASCALA is an NGO founded and directed by the Scalabrini sisters which provides legal aid, educational programing, social services, and entrepreneurial education and support to vulnerable communities, most principally Haitian residents and immigrants, and Dominicans of Haitian descent living in the areas many bateyes.

In addition, Fellows support Rostro de Cristo’s program development and mission in partnership with ASCALA, which includes a profound learning immersion experience integrating faith and justice. Click for fuller description of the RdC 2024 Fellowship Program.

Qualifications:

  • Full-time international / intercultural living and working experience, preferably in with marginalized communities.
  • Strong alignment with Rostro de Cristo’s mission and commitment to faith in action, justice, and accompaniment.
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English with intercultural communication skills, Haitian Creole a plus.
  • Background in social work, education, nonprofit services, law, international development, pastoral ministry or related fields is a plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree required, graduate degree helpful but optional.
  • References should address professional experience, spirituality, interpersonal skills, and cultural competency.

To learn more about the Fellowship Program, please email info@rostrodecristo.org or call 617.746.5890.

Rostro de Cristo (RdC) is an inclusive catholic community grounded in love, faith, and justice which facilitates year-long fellowships for professionals, short-term intercultural programs for students, and pilgrimages for adults. We serve and work in solidarity with the Haitian community in the Dominican Republic who for decades have been marginalized and oppressed.

Qualified candidates will have:

  • At least one-year full-time international volunteer and living experience, preferably with a faith-based volunteer program.
  • Desire to nurture in self and others a faith that works for justice and commitment to positive social change.
  • Appreciation for the mission and values of ASCALA.
  • Advanced bilingual skills in Spanish and English, and strong intercultural communication skills. Training in DEIB is highly desired.
  • Experience in social work, education, law, international development, pastoral ministry, and nonprofit services.
  • Bachelor’s degree (required). Graduate degree in your professional field of work helpful but not required.

To learn more about the Fellowship Program, please contact Evan Cuthbert at 617-746-5890 or evan@rostrodecristo.org.