TerraCorps cultivates an ecosystem of people and organizations that center community land ownership, access, and stewardship to support a diversity of interests that benefit human health and environmental sustainability. We value the power of local nonprofits to best understand and serve their communities. Our goal is to help them succeed by providing them access to the AmeriCorps national service model to build organizational capacity. TerraCorps is looking for Sustainable Agriculture Coordinators to serve in 11-month AmeriCorps positions with community-based nonprofits across Rhode Island. These 1,700-hour AmeriCorps positions receive a living allowance (up to $27,000), education award ($7,395), and additional AmeriCorps benefits. The 2024-25 program will run from 8/26/24-7/25/25. Service members are paired with a site supervisor who provides guidance and mentorship while they learn to manage community programs and projects. TerraCorps partners with a network of 40+ nonprofits in Massachusetts and Rhode Island focused on community needs related to local land conservation and sustainable agriculture. These partners act as service sites for a new cohort of up to 60 AmeriCorps service members annually who select from five coordinator positions: Community Engagement Coordinator, Youth Education Coordinator, Land Stewardship Coordinator, Land Conservation Coordinator, and Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator.
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Member Duties : Sustainable Agriculture Coordinators (SAC) build the long-term capacity of their service sites by creating networks of volunteers to support hands-on stewardship of community lands. They organize, train, and collaborate with municipal boards, neighborhood and civic associations, community members, youth groups, and schools to care for, improve access to, and support the long-term resiliency and sustainable use of community lands. SACs may create raised beds or community gardens, monitor and maintain urban farmland, establish sustainable food systems, provide new farmer trainings, lead community workshops, etc. By providing training and organizing collaborative land-focused projects, they increase resources for communities, demonstrate responsible land management, help individuals build skills, and nurture an inclusive sense of public ownership in the local landscape. SACs spend roughly 60% of their time in the office and 40% in the field.
Program Benefits : Health Coverage , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Professional development opportunities , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance .
Terms
Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas
Community Outreach , Education , Environment , Hunger , Health , Community and Economic Development .
Skills
Public Speaking , Communications , General Skills , Leadership , Writing/Editing , Environment , Public Health , Team Work , Trade/Construction .
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Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
RI TerraCorps - Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator
Program Start/End Date
08/26/2024 - 07/25/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99
Program Locations MASSACHUSETTS , RHODE ISLAND Boston
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 05/31/2024 To 10/30/2024
To Apply
Phone 978-364-9770
E-mail minfante@terracorps.org
Website terracorps.org/apply/
Contact Maria Infante
PO Box 1028
Windham NH 03087
978-364-9770
minfante@terracorps.org
terracorps.org/apply
Listing ID 102337
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Government Administration
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