Barnstable Land Trust Seeks a Land Stewardship Coordinator
Do you, or someone you know, want to gain experience serving on the land with a local nonprofit?
We are seeking a Land Stewardship Coordinator to serve with Barnstable Land Trust from August 30, 2021 to July 29, 2022. This opportunity is provided by and supported through TerraCorps, an AmeriCorps program. Read below to learn about the position, and be sure to share this with anyone who might be interested!
Before applying, ensure that you are able to commit to the full 11-month service term totaling a minimum of 1,700 hours of service, from August 30, 2021 to July 29, 2022. Take the time to consider in advance your ability to live on a pre-tax stipend of up to $15,600 paid over 25 bi-weekly pay periods ($624 per pay period). TerraCorps members are responsible for their own housing and must have access to reliable transportation.
Position Description:
Land Stewardship Coordinators Build the long-term capacity of their Service Sites by creating networks of volunteers to support hands-on stewardship of community lands. They organize, train, and collaborate with municipal boards, neighborhood and civic associations, community members, youth groups, and schools to care for, improve access to, and support the long-term resiliency and sustainable use of community lands. By providing training and organizing collaborative land-focused projects, they increase resources for community projects, demonstrate environmentally responsible land management, help individuals build skills, and nurture an inclusive sense of public ownership in the local landscape. LSCs generally spend roughly 60% of their time in the office and 40% in the field.
TerraCorps Members engage with their supervisors to develop and carry out three or more capacity building projects over the course of the service year. Some of these projects will involve recruiting, training, and/or managing community volunteers. Barnstable Land Trust has proposed the following potential projects for their Land Stewardship Coordinator:
Develop land management plans for BLT protected open space
Expand BLT volunteer stewardship program by developing and leading volunteer trainings and coordinating land stewardship service projects
Enhance BLT Conservation Restriction management, including completing Baseline Documentation Reports
Development of these and other projects will occur during the first two months of service and consider the member’s interests and skills.
COVID-19 Information
Barnstable Land Trust (BLT) mandates that all staff and TerraCorps Service Members be fully vaccinated before the start of the TerraCorps service year. The reason we are mandating vaccination is because we wish to to reduce risk of severe illness and complications from COVID-19 in order to support the health and wellbeing of staff, volunteers, AmeriCorps members, and others closely involved with Barnstable Land Trust. The member will be expected to spend a significant amount of time serving in-person with volunteers, staff, and community members.
Required AmeriCorps Qualifications
A US citizen, US national, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien of the U.S.
At least 18 years old
A minimum of a high school diploma or GED
No more than three previous terms as an AmeriCorps member
Pass a criminal history background check, including an FBI check
Desired Qualifications
Strong writing and verbal communication skills
Able to serve both independently and as a member of a team
Comfort navigating computer software programs (ArcGIS, Microsoft Office Suite)
Training and experience pertinent to the position and projects listed above
Experienced in training and educating community members and volunteers
Able to navigate independently in the field over uneven terrain in a range of weather conditions, utilizing map, compass, and GPS units
Be a self-starter, with strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Experience writing detailed technical reports, or other comparable high-level writing
For questions about the service position, contact Kelly Barber, Director of Land Stewardship, at kelly@blt.org.
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TerraCorps, an AmeriCorps program, works at the intersection of land conservation, food systems reform, and environmental justice to create a future where land is the foundation of health and well-being for ALL people in EVERY community. TerraCorps believes in the power of local nonprofits to understand and serve their communities best. We also know that our vision -to create a future where land is the foundation of health and wellbeing for ALL people in EVERY community- is best achieved by helping grassroots organizations get more done. Learn more at terracorps.org