Needs From: United Way of Rhode Island

TerraCorps is an environmental nonprofit working at the intersection of the land conservation, sustainable farming, food justice, and community resilience movements. Our role in the conservation sector is to nurture the network of front-line local and regional nonprofits by helping them gain access to the AmeriCorps national service model to build their staff and volunteer capacity.

Functionally, we manage the bureaucracy that comes with securing government funding and running a compliant federal program.Succinctly, we do the heavy lifting so our partners can focus on doing their best community work, their own way.

Our vision is to create a future where land is the foundation for health and well-being for ALL people in EVERY community.

TerraCorps operates in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. At this time we are seeking new members for the TerraCorps Board of Directors. We’re looking for civically minded people who care about their community and want to serve with a nonprofit Board. Board members serve a term of 3 years.

Ideal candidates possess some of the following characteristics:

Leadership qualities Previous experience with board service Interest in environmental issues and land conservation Commitment to engaging with diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and
practices Experience and skills in board finances

We’re doing everything we can to recruit for diversity as we grow. And we want to sustain and grow high levels of racial, ethnic, gender and ability diversity on our Board. We recognize the decision-making power and authority that Boards have, and we want to make sure that we elevate underrepresented voices in the environmental field.

The TerraCorps Board meets quarterly. 

Every meeting is 2 hours long and is held online. 

For Directors who take on a board officer role (clerk, treasurer, co-chair, etc.) the estimated time commitment is between 2-4 hours per month.

TerraCorps Board of Directors will support the organization and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. The Board of Directors is responsible for the following:

Policy Governance Fiscal and Legal Oversight Board Oversight Executive Oversight Resource Development/Fundraising Community Relations

 

For a full job description of the director position, and to learn more about TerraCorps, please reach out to Maria E. Infante, Chief People and Culture Officer, at minfante@terracorps.org.

Do you want to serve your community while protecting the environment and getting professional experience with an environmental 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 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 a full-time (38 hour/week), 11-month positions from August 26th, 2024- July 25th, 2025. 

 

 

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.

 

Member Benefits: 

·         Living allowance of $27,000 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

 

Click here to learn more, https://terracorps.my.site.com/terracorps/s/available-member-positions

 Want to talk to us? Stop by during one our next information session:

·         Thursday, July 25th, 2-3 pm

 

No need to register, just drop by. Here’s the link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81785363720. If you can’t make it on any of those dates, feel free to reach out with your questions. We’d be happy to chat.

 

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