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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear SEMCO friends,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">My name is Maria and I work for
<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fterracorps.org%2Fapply-to-serve-with-terracorps%2F&data=05%7C01%7Csemco%40whoi.edu%7C74982720f4164a297f7608da44a7de25%7Cd44c5cc6d18c46cc8abd4fdf5b6e5944%7C0%7C0%7C637897785032627648%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RvlFIazm5uju%2BuUTrFkiqspMk1TxCIDzfTSDjtf0CPg%3D&reserved=0" originalSrc="https://terracorps.org/apply-to-serve-with-terracorps/" shash="uTbV5iCBDc+BdWBSTaS/VKD7tMxOmRG582PDDz7UfXNGm+ZUrlwwkQwKO8dnOi04T9dQDoq0xK4gAQUZPns4wn8w7Dbe8xHeqJEisf5TjNCIQdQF60XnTjd8DPwAzzwS20F1NSCxHyKQhtAzc4WcXK+zzFjb6taP6FPKGn5iQ3s=">TerraCorps</a>, an environmental nonprofit that runs an AmeriCorps program in Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. TerraCorps w</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#333333;background:white">orks
at the intersection of land conservation, sustainable agriculture and food justice, to grow the next generation of environmental leaders. </span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> We do this by supporting AmeriCorps members who serve with
nonprofit organizations across MA, and RI to tackle issues around land access, sustainable agriculture, and conservation.
<span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">We are starting recruitment for our 2022-23 program and are looking for
<b>60</b> AmeriCorps members to join our team for opportunities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island!</span></span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><b><i><span lang="EN" style="color:black;background:white">Whether you are passionate about conservation, land access, or sustainable agriculture, TerraCorps is here to support you in serving local communities
connect to the land, while building your professional skills through transformative experiences! Apply to serve with TerraCorps and join a cohort of passionate service members taking on dynamic projects that help communities gain access to and conserve land
for people and nature. <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:10.0pt">As a member you can serve with one of our nonprofit partners, in one of five coordinator positions: Community Engagement Coordinator, Youth Education Coordinator,
Land Stewardship Coordinator, Land Conservation Coordinator, and Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator. Members will carry out capacity building projects; educate or train individuals; recruit, train, manage, and support community volunteers engaged in land-based
activities; and identify new individuals and groups to participate in education, recreation, or service opportunities centered around land access and conservation.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:10.0pt">Members serve in full-time (38 hour/week), 11-month positions from
<span style="color:black">August 29th, 2022- July 28th, 2023.</span>These 1,700-hour AmeriCorps positions receive a living allowance $18,500 (pre-tax) paid bi-weekly, and are eligible for an education award, $6,495 (pre-tax) and additional AmeriCorps benefits,
such as health insurance and child care reimbursements. Application specifics, position descriptions, and additional information about how to apply can be found at
<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fterracorps.org%2Fmember-position-listing%2F&data=05%7C01%7Csemco%40whoi.edu%7C74982720f4164a297f7608da44a7de25%7Cd44c5cc6d18c46cc8abd4fdf5b6e5944%7C0%7C0%7C637897785032627648%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=TDOzg0HWj4ti4OVp0SJxK77bPxKcnLd48GfryBDDxlk%3D&reserved=0" originalSrc="https://terracorps.org/member-position-listing/" shash="FjwP5LUKHrIa2cYdJVL9TLb90BfPVHltSlhGgdPrVYkEcrPoKE2tLCzfpG0VHKigaPiMU5twGV6wWh0PGMcbRLb3Fa2O2nIds6PJR5PAV903O2efd+4cYRsh0Dad/0dPsJEVz+v3EZUbP1eWOwf+72QujbBu1XAiJ6ErH8A4YOU=">https://terracorps.org/member-position-listing/</a></span><span lang="EN"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:10.0pt">Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:10.0pt">. Interviews begin mid-May, and we aim to fill all
positions by September 2<sup>nd</sup>, 2022.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><i><span lang="EN" style="font-size:10.0pt">AmeriCorps programs provide equal service opportunities. TerraCorps will recruit and select persons for all positions to ensure a diverse and inclusive community.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and varying experiences, including people with disabilities, people of color, and LGBTQIA individuals. We will provide reasonable accommodations for interviews and services upon request.
TerraCorps is a grant program of the Corporation for National and Community Service. </span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you in advance for sharing this information with your networks.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Maria I.<o:p></o:p></p>
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