TerraCorps Service Member
Last Updated On: June 17th, 2024 at 09:12AM MST
Contact information
Farm Address:116 John St.
Suite 405
Lowell, Massachusetts, 01850
Primary Contact: Maria Infante
Primary Phone:
Type: Office
Number: 9783649770 x3
Email: minfante@terracorps.org
Website: https://terracorps.org/
Internship information
General Farm Description: Positions with various land-focused nonprofit organizationsCRAFT Member Farm? No
Internship Starts: 8/26/24
Internship Ends: 7/25/25
Number of Internship Available: 60
Application Deadline: 7/30/24
Minimum Length of Stay: This is a national service program with an 11-month commitment
Internship Details:
Whether you are passionate about conservation, land access, or sustainable agriculture, TerraCorps is here to help you serve local communities and build professional skills through transformative experiences.
TerraCorps is an AmeriCorps affiliated environmental nonprofit preparing and mobilizing emerging leaders to help communities gain access to and conserve land for people and nature. We do this by partnering 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. Service members are paired with a site supervisor who provides guidance and mentorship while they learn to manage community programs and projects over an 11-month, 1700-hour service term.
Members serve in one of five coordinator roles focused on:
- Land Conservation
- Land Stewardship
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Community Engagement
- Youth Education
Members serve in full-time (38 hour/week), 11-month positions from August 26th, 2024- July 25th, 2025. These AmeriCorps positions receive a living allowance ($27,000), health insurance, money for college ($7,395), professional development support, and additional AmeriCorps benefits
To learn more about AmeriCorps service with TerraCorps please visit https://terracorps.org/our-americorps-program/, or contact us at apply@terracorps.org with any questions.
Applications for this position must be submitted via the TerraCorps online application. Position descriptions and application specifics can be found at https://terracorps.my.site.com/terracorps/s/available-member-positions
TerraCorps prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, national origin, gender, age (40 and over), religion, sexual orientation, disability (mental or physical), gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, reprisal, genetic information. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed for applications, interviews, and service. To request an accommodation, contact Maria Infante, Chief People and Culture Officer at minfante@terracorps.org
Educational Opportunities: Professional development workshops in: Project management; communications and public speaking; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging. Opportunities to attend conferences and lectures. Coaching and mentorship by professionals in the land conservation field.
Skills Desired: As a program of AmeriCorps, TerraCorps applicants must also meet the following AmeriCorps requirements: • A US citizen, US national, Lawful Permanent Resident Alien of the U.S. and/or tribal member • At least 18 years old • A minimum of a high school diploma or GED • No more than three previous terms as an AmeriCorps member • Pass a criminal history background check, including an FBI check
Meals: No, but in addition to the living allowance, TerraCorps members are eligible for SNAP benefits, health insurance, child care, mental health services, and money for college.
Stipend: Yes, up to $27,000
Housing: No
Preferred method of Contact: online