TerraCorps AmeriCorps Service Member

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About TerraCorps

TerraCorps is a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of land conservation, sustainable farming, and local food systems to build local nonprofit capacity while growing the next generation of emerging leaders committed to making a difference at the community level. We operate as an AmeriCorps program intermediary and administrator, facilitating access to federal resources that are often out of reach for small, community-based nonprofits. TerraCorps believes in the power of local nonprofits to best understand and serve their communities. Members, partner organizations, and the communities they serve all benefit from the TerraCorps service model. Members gain professional skillsets, real world experience, and networking opportunities that can help them launch their careers. Partner organizations receive an immediate capacity boost that strengthens their ability to fulfill their missions and improves their sustainability. Communities are the beneficiaries of the improved and expanded services that our partner organizations are able to deliver through their partnership with TerraCorps.

Duties

Do you want to serve your community while protecting the environment and getting professional experience with a land conservation nonprofit? 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 nonprofit preparing and mobilizing the next generation of emerging leaders committed to making a difference at the community level. We do this by partnering with a network of nonprofits in Massachusetts and Rhode Island focused on community needs related to local land conservation and sustainable farming. These partners act as service sites for a new cohort of 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 during full-time (40 hours/week), 11-month positions from September 8, 2026, to July 30, 2027. Members serve in one of five coordinator roles focused on: • Land Conservation • Land Stewardship • Sustainable Agriculture • Community Engagement • Youth Education Join the call to serve and create a future where land is the foundation for health and well-being for ALL people in EVERY community! Service Member Benefits: • Living allowance of $27,750 distributed over the course of the term • Healthcare coverage • Childcare coverage if eligible • Money for college ($7,395) • Student loan forbearance if the member qualifies • Professional mentoring and coaching • Professional development workshops and conferences • Additional AmeriCorps benefits

Qualifications

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

Application instructions

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 This position is available to all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, military status, familial status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed for applications, interviews, and service. To request an accommodation, contact Maria Infante, Chief Experience Officer at [email protected] When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on the Peace Corps Careers page

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