Land Stewardship Coordinator

PLEASE APPLY HERE: https://terracorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/FOF_LSC_Member-Position_Description_22-23_appd.pdf

Applicants from really will not be reviewed.

The Land Stewardship Coordinator (LSC) will build the long-term capacity of Friends of teh Fells by creating networks of volunteers to support hands-on stewardship of community lands. They will 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 will 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. The LSCs will 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.

Friends of the Fells has proposed the following potential project(s) for their Land Stewardship Coordinator (LSC), which will be overseen by the FOF Community Engagement and Operations Manager and in close collaboration with DCR operations staff:

Invasive Species Management: The LSC will coordinate and lead group volunteer events to support a multi-year invasive plant management plan to restore meadow, woodland, and wetland-adjacent habitats. Service projects will be planned and executed in close collaboration with FOF staff, the DCR State Ecologist, and SWCA (an environmental consulting firm).

Trails Management: The LSC will support FOF’s Trail Adopter program, including recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers and volunteer groups to conduct trail maintenance and trash pickup activities, and helping to develop enhancements to reporting of trail conditions and issues to DCR operations staff.

Participatory Science Projects: FOF partners with Earthwise Aware (EwA) to collect valuable scientific data on Fells usage, bio pollution, phenology, insects, wildlife, and more using participatory science and devoted volunteers. The LSC will be trained to collect data using in situ mobile phone apps, gather data weekly (5-10 hours per week), and train volunteers to do the same. The LSC will also work with the Community Engagement and Operations Manager to coordinate participatory science volunteer efforts, develop volunteer recruitment strategies, and serve with EwA staff to summarize and communicate information gained through these efforts.

Volunteer Engagement: The LSC will expand our Volunteer Program by directly supervising volunteers and volunteer groups (including local schools, community groups, scouts) to carry out the land stewardship initiatives outlined above at regular weekend and weekday work events, and will also supervise volunteers and represent FOF at annual weekend events such as Park Serve Day, Coast Sweep, REI National Trails Day, and Tufts partner events.

Supporting Activities: The LSC will also support the potential projects outlined above by writing blog posts, supporting media outreach, and writing website content to inform the public of future plans, volunteer needs, and achievements relating to the field program. The LSC will also assist in the regular maintenance and upkeep of all field tools, and will support FOF participation in community outreach events.

Development of these and other projects will occur during the first two months of service and consider the Member’s interests and skills.

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 (Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Canva, Wild Apricot, WordPress, Facebook)
• Training and experience pertinent to the Land Stewardship Coordinator position and projects listed above
• Experience training and educating community members and volunteers
• Experience with natural systems and identifying plant and wildlife species
• Able to be active outside in a range of weather conditions, and navigate uneven terrain
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and to bend, stoop, reach, carry, climb, and lift as necessary to perform assigned tasks

To apply, please see here: https://terracorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/FOF_LSC_Member-Position_Description_22-23_appd.pdf

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $18,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Melrose, MA 02176: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: One location