MA TerraCorps - Land Stewardship Coordinator
Americorps - Windham, NH
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MA TerraCorps - Land Stewardship Coordinator 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 Land Stewardship Coordinators to serve in 11-month AmeriCorps positions with community-based nonprofits across Massachusetts. 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. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : Land Stewardship Coordinators (LSC) 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. By providing training and organizing collaborative land-focused projects, they increase resources for community projects, demonstrate environmentally responsible land management, help individuals build skills, and nurture an inclusive sense of public ownership in the local landscape. LSCs generally spend roughly 60% of their time in the office and 40% in the field. Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Health Coverage , Training , Professional development opportunities , Education award upon successful completion of service . Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Uniforms provided and required . Service Areas : Environment , Education , Neighborhood Revitalization , Community Outreach , Health , Community and Economic Development , Hunger . Skills : Public Speaking , General Skills , Leadership , Communications , Environment , Team Work .
Created: 2024-07-07