RI TerraCorps - Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator
Sustainable Agriculture Coordinators
TerraCorps is seeking Sustainable Agriculture Coordinators to serve in AmeriCorps positions with community-based nonprofits across Rhode Island. These 1,700-hour AmeriCorps positions offer a living allowance (up to $27,750), education award ($7,395), and additional AmeriCorps benefits.
Program Benefits
- Education award upon successful completion of service
- Training
- Childcare assistance if eligible
- Professional development opportunities
- Health Coverage
- Living Allowance
Member Duties
Sustainable Agriculture Coordinators (SACs) engage the community in farm and garden operations. They organize, train, and collaborate with municipal boards, neighborhood and civic associations, community members, youth groups, and schools to care for and support the long-term and sustainable use of community lands. SACs may create raised beds or community gardens, monitor and maintain urban farmland, establish sustainable food systems, provide new farmer trainings, lead community workshops, etc. By providing training and organizing collaborative land-focused projects, they increase resources for communities, demonstrate responsible land management, and help individuals build skills.
Program Benefits
- Education award upon successful completion of service
- Training
- Childcare assistance if eligible
- Professional development opportunities
- Health Coverage
- Living Allowance
Skills
- Team Work
- Leadership
- General Skills
- Trade/Construction
- Environment
- Public Speaking
- Public Health
- Writing/Editing
- Communications
Service Areas
- Hunger
- Community Outreach
- Education
- Environment
- Community and Economic Development
- Health
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Summary
Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National Program
RI TerraCorps - Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator Program
Start/End Date: 09/08/2026 - 07/30/2027
Work Schedule: Full Time
Education Level: High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement: Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99
Program Locations: MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND
Service Areas: Hunger, Community Outreach, Education, Environment, Community and Economic Development, Health
Listing ID: 102337