Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator: Gardens

AmeriCorps is hiring a Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator in Windham, NH, to engage communities in sustainable farming and land management. This full-time position involves organizing community projects, training, and collaboration with local nonprofits. Service members will receive a living allowance and education award. The program runs from September 2026 to July 2027, with a focus on building local nonprofit capacity and supporting sustainable agriculture initiatives.
Position: AmeriCorps Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator: Gardens Location: Windham Terra Corps 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 with access to the Ameri Corps national service model to build organizational capacity. Terra Corps is looking for Sustainable Agriculture Coordinators to serve in Ameri Corps positions with community-based nonprofits across Rhode Island. These 1,700-hour Ameri Corps positions receive a living allowance (up to $27,750), education award ($7,395), and additional Ameri Corps benefits. The 2026-27 program will run from 9/8/26-7/30/27. Service members are paired with a site supervisor who provides guidance and mentorship while they learn to manage community programs and projects. Terra Corps partners with a network of 30+ 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 50 Ameri Corps service members annually who select from five coordinator positions: Community Engagement Coordinator, Youth Education Coordinator, Land Stewardship Coordinator, Land Conservation Coordinator, and Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator.Member DutiesSustainable Agriculture Coordinators (SAC) focus their service activities on engaging 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. SACs spend roughly 60% of their time in the office and 40% in the field.Program BenefitsEducation award upon successful completion of serviceTrainingChildcare assistance if eligibleProfessional development opportunitiesHealth CoverageLiving AllowanceTermsPermits attendance at school during off hoursUniforms provided and requiredCar recommendedPermits working at another job during off hoursService AreasHungerCommunity OutreachEducationEnvironmentCommunity and Economic DevelopmentHealthSkillsTeam WorkLeadershipGeneral SkillsTrade/ConstructionEnvironmentPublic SpeakingPublic HealthWriting/EditingCommunicationsProgram TypeAmeri Corps State / NationalProgramRI Terra Corps - Sustainable Agriculture CoordinatorProgram Start/End Date09/08/2026 - 07/30/2027Work ScheduleFull TimeEducation levelHigh school diploma/GEDAge RequirementMinimum: 17 Maximum: 99Program LocationsMASSACHUSETTS , RHODE ISLAND BostonLanguagesEnglishAccepting ApplicationsFrom 06/10/2026 To 08/07/2026ContactMaria InfantePO Box 1028 Windham NH 03087minfanteterracorps.org/apply#J-18808-Ljbffr