TerraCorps AmeriCorps Service Member

Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental nonprofit organization is seeking service members for full-time positions from September 2025 to July 2026. The roles involve land conservation, stewardship, and community engagement, providing opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and benefits including a stipend and healthcare coverage.

Benefits

Stipend of $27,666

Free healthcare coverage

Money for college ($7,395)

Professional mentoring and coaching

Qualifications

• Commitment to community service.
• Ability to work full-time for 10 months.
• Interest in land conservation and sustainable agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Serve in one of five coordinator roles: Land Conservation, Land Stewardship, Sustainable Agriculture, Community Engagement, Youth Education.
• Manage community programs and projects.
• Receive mentorship and professional development.

Job description

TerraCorps Service member applications for the 2025-26 program year are now open!

TerraCorps has more than 30 AmeriCorps service member positions in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Do you want to serve your community while protecting the environment and getting professional experience with a land conservation nonprofit?

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 over a10-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

TerraCorps members serve in full-time (40 hour/week), 10-month positions from September 22nd, 2025- July 31st, 2026, and can receive the following benefits:

Stipend of $27,666 distributed over the course of the term

Free access to healthcare coverage

Childcare coverage if eligible

Free mental health services through the Member Assistance Program

Money for college ($7,395), through the Segal Education Award upon completion of the program

Student loan forbearance if the member qualifies

Professional mentoring and coaching

Professional development trainings and workshops

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 Experience Officer [e-mail]