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RI TerraCorps - Sustainable Agriculture 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 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 $26,667), education award ($6,895), and additional AmeriCorps benefits. The 2023-24 program will run from 8/28/23-7/26/24. 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 : Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Professional development opportunities , Living Allowance , Health Coverage .

Terms :
Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :
Hunger , Community Outreach , Environment , Community and Economic Development , Education , Health .

Skills :
Environment , Trade/Construction , General Skills , Public Speaking , Team Work , Leadership , Writing/Editing , Public Health , Communications .

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Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

RI TerraCorps - Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator

Program Start/End Date

08/28/2023 - 07/26/2024

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

RHODE ISLAND , MASSACHUSETTS Boston

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 05/25/2023 To 10/30/2023

Contact

Maria Infante

116 JOHN ST

Lowell MA 01852

978-364-9770

minfante@terracorps.org

terracorps.org/apply

Listing ID

102337


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