[SEMCO] Open AmeriCorps service positions with TerraCorps- in Massachusetts and Rhode Island

[Maria Infante]

Dear SEMCO friends,

My name is Maria and I work for TerraCorps<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fterracorps.org%2Fapply-to-serve-with-terracorps%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Csemco%40whoi.edu%7C74982720f4164a297f7608da44a7de25%7Cd44c5cc6d18c46cc8abd4fdf5b6e5944%7C0%7C0%7C637897785032471427%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Ccj5v%2FTU9EdNUCXkL%2F1AWQMAxuSGXIOaLZVck4YOP1Y%3D&amp;reserved=0>, an environmental nonprofit that runs an AmeriCorps program in Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. TerraCorps works at the intersection of land conservation, sustainable agriculture and food justice, to grow the next generation of environmental leaders.  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. We are starting recruitment for our 2022-23 program and are looking for 60 AmeriCorps members to join our team for opportunities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island!

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.

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.

Members serve in full-time (38 hour/week), 11-month positions from August 29th, 2022- July 28th, 2023.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 https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fterracorps.org%2Fmember-position-listing%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Csemco%40whoi.edu%7C74982720f4164a297f7608da44a7de25%7Cd44c5cc6d18c46cc8abd4fdf5b6e5944%7C0%7C0%7C637897785032471427%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=8Pti9%2BInYEUTeJwRXsej59G3VIvxZJLXT9PR%2BhlpjWY%3D&amp;reserved=0

Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. Interviews begin mid-May, and we aim to fill all positions by September 2nd, 2022.

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.

Thank you in advance for sharing this information with your networks.
Maria I.


[Just Grass Elongated]
Maria e. infante
(she/her/hers)
Chief People and Culture Officer & interim rhode island program director
978-364-9770 x3
116 John St. #405
Lowell, MA 01852
TerraCorps.org<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.terracorps.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Csemco%40whoi.edu%7C74982720f4164a297f7608da44a7de25%7Cd44c5cc6d18c46cc8abd4fdf5b6e5944%7C0%7C0%7C637897785032471427%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=xe8GMQPTwf1Wv96bRDKtW6fbcTxGbKERDRzK1keEk%2Fo%3D&amp;reserved=0>
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