Needs From: United Way of Central Massachusetts

TerraCorps is an environmental nonprofit working at the intersection of the land conservation, sustainable farming, food justice, and community resilience movements. Our role in the conservation sector is to nurture the network of front-line local and regional nonprofits by helping them gain access to the AmeriCorps national service model to build their staff and volunteer capacity.

Functionally, we manage the bureaucracy that comes with securing government funding and running a compliant federal program.Succinctly, we do the heavy lifting so our partners can focus on doing their best community work, their own way.

Our vision is to create a future where land is the foundation for health and well-being for ALL people in EVERY community.

TerraCorps operates in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. At this time we are seeking new members for the TerraCorps Board of Directors. We’re looking for civically minded people who care about their community and want to serve with a nonprofit Board. Board members serve a term of 3 years.

Ideal candidates possess some of the following characteristics:Leadership qualitiesPrevious experience with board serviceInterest in environmental issues and land conservationCommitment to engaging with diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practicesExperience and skills in board finances

We’re doing everything we can to recruit for diversity as we grow. And we want to sustain and grow high levels of racial, ethnic, gender and ability diversity on our Board. We recognize the decision-making power and authority that Boards have, and we want to make sure that we elevate underrepresented voices in the environmental field.
The TerraCorps Board meets quarterly.Every meeting is 2 hours long and is held online. For Directors who take on a board officer role (clerk, treasurer, co-chair, etc.) the estimated time commitment is between 2-4 hours per month.TerraCorps Board of Directors will support the organization and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. The Board of Directors is responsible for the following:

Policy Governance
Fiscal and Legal Oversight
Board Oversight
Executive Oversight
Resource Development/Fundraising
Community Relations

 
For a full job description of the director position, and to learn more about TerraCorps, please reach out to Maria E. Infante, Chief People and Culture Officer, at minfante@terracorps.org.