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Job Description
PLEASE APPLY THROUGH TERRACORPS HERE
https://terracorps.my.site.com/terracorps/s/available-member-positions (select Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation) •Applicants from Indeed will not be reviewed.•Complete application description here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gijPtYxHQzPFMu_Stj8vfnTgiZx41lYX/view?usp=sharing I.
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 value the power of local nonprofits to best understand and serve their communities, and our goal is to help them succeed by providing them access to the AmeriCorps national service model to build organizational capacity. TerraCorps partners with a network of 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 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 1,700-hour service term. The 2026-27 service year runs September 8, 2026, to July 30, 2027. II. Role Description Friends of the Middlesex Fells is interviewing candidates for a Land Stewardship Coordinator (LSC). The LSC will engage with the Field Programs Manager to manage volunteers on community service projects, educate or train individuals in environmental stewardship or environmentally conscious practices, and complete three capacity building projects.
Potential projects include:
Collaborate with staff and DCR Ecology and Research teams to develop and implement a longterm vegetation monitoring protocol for a habitat restoration project site by establishing monitoring plots, conducting monitoring activities, and training volunteers to collect data that will help evaluate the impact of invasive species removal and restoration efforts on site vegetation. Recruit, train, and support volunteers through bi-monthly Trail Adopter Orientations and monthly invasive plant removal programs, helping improve trail safety and accessibility, monitor trail conditions, and manage invasive species to support the long-term health of native plants and wildlife in the Fells Reservation. Develop and implement an action plan to close unofficial trails at a priority site identified through partnerships with DCR and Earthwise Aware by creating public communication materials, engaging volunteers in trail closure efforts, and supporting habitat restoration goals that reduce habitat fragmentation and invasive species impacts in the Fells. III. Essential Responsibilities Collaborate with your service site supervisor to develop and modify an annual service plan within the first month of service. Complete 3 capacity building projects related to land stewardship that target your annual service site's priorities as outlined in your service plan. Educate and/or train 104 individuals on topics related to environmental stewardship or environmentally conscious practices. Organize and lead at least 42 volunteers on stewardship workdays to accomplish projects such as invasive species removal, native plant restoration, erosion control, habitat improvement, and trail building and improvement for public recreation. Organize natural resources data and write reports for use in long-term management of conservation properties. Monitor conservation properties to assess immediate and long-term management needs. Make maps of conservation properties. Communicate in a professional manner by phone, letter, email, and in person with community stakeholders. Maintain positive relationships with external partners and organization staff. Check and respond to emails and voicemails daily. Consult with your service site supervisor as necessary on an ongoing basis and no less than weekly. Complete weekly and monthly data reports on program activities for AmeriCorps using Google Sheets and America Learns database, on which you will be trained. Complete biweekly timecards accurately and truthfully including the number of hours served each day. Participate in 3 TerraCorps member service days and 3 training events annually. Participate in 3-day TerraCorps member orientation. IV. Marginal Responsibilities Solicit donations from local businesses to support your capacity building and educational/training events. Write one grant to support your capacity building and educational/training events. Assist with non-stewardship related community events sponsored by the service site. Attend off-site meetings with peer organizations related to regional land stewardship initiatives. Present educational information to public audiences on a multitude of topics. This includes public speaking V. Qualifications A. AmeriCorps Eligibility Qualifications 1. Be at least 17 years of age at the start of service. 2. Have a high school diploma or its equivalent. 3. Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. 4. Satisfy the National Service Criminal History Check eligibility criteria (45 CFR 2540.202). B. Position Qualifications 1. Strong interest in national and community service. 2. Strong writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills. 3. Able to serve both independently and as a member of a team. 4. Comfort navigating computer software programs including: Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Canva, Eventbrite, and Keela/NeonOne CRM (optional) 5. Experience training and/or educating community members and volunteers. 6. Able to build relationships with people from varied cultural, economic, educational, racial, political, and religious backgrounds. C. Environmental Conditions and Physical Qualifications 1. Moderate to strenuous physical activity is required: walking several miles, lifting and carrying 40 pounds, kneeling and/or crouching for long periods. 2. Travel to off-site meetings and remote parcels of land as needed. 3. The ability to move safely over uneven terrain in remote locations. 4. The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations. 5. The ability to work in extreme weather conditions. 6.
General office environment:
ability to sit at desk for long periods, manual dexterity needed for keyboard work, writing, and phone calls. 7. The ability to operate manual and/or motorized tools such as loppers, rakes, shovels, chainsaws, etc. 8. The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day. D. Other Preferred Qualifications 1. The ability and comfort to drive, load, and unload an F-150 truck for programs. 2. The ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and project timelines. VI.
Term of Service and Time Requirements Start Date:
9/08/2026
End Date:
7/3/2027
Term of Service & Service Hours:
Full-time (1700 hours), 40 hours/week
Teleservice Policy:
Full-time, in-person service is required. Remote or hybrid teleservice is prohibited unless approved in advance by TerraCorps as part of an accommodations plan.
Service Site Closures:
Week between Christmas and New Years Eve VII. Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00
PM Evenings/Weekends:
Some evening/weekend hours are required; to be set by mutual agreement Schedule is subject to change based on service site needs, any changes will be communicated as soon as possible and a minimum of 72 hours in advance. Service members will have sufficient opportunity to fulfill the term of service including holidays, time off, and missed hours. All service members will be asked to attend AmeriCorps Opening Day at a date and time to be announced in October. All service members are expected to serve on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday Holiday unless otherwise informed by their TerraCorps program manager. VIII. Benefits $27,750.00 living allowance (pre-tax), divided and paid biweekly over the term of service, which is $1,156.25 /pay period (pre-tax). $7,395 AmeriCorps Segal Education Award (upon completion of 1,700 hours of service). Student Loan and Interest Forbearance on qualified federal student loans for duration of service term. Individual healthcare coverage. SNAP benefits in RI and
SNAP/HIP
benefits in MA (if eligible). Childcare benefits (if eligible). Opportunity to take up to two weeks' time off for holidays, sick/personal days, and/or vacation over the full service term. Mentorship, training, and career development opportunities while serving directly with community-based nonprofits and top professionals in the field. The personal rewards of national service and community engagement. Lifelong connections to a growing network of people and organizations. After you finish your year of service, you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program here: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service. Applications for this position must be submitted via the TerraCorps online application. The full position description for the LSC at Friends of the Middlesex Fells can be found at TerraCorps Available Member Positions.
PLEASE APPLY THROUGH TERRACORPS HERE
https://terracorps.my.site.com/terracorps/s/available-member-positions (select Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation) •Applicants from Indeed will not be reviewed.•
Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary Pay:
$27,750.00 per year
Benefits:
Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement
