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OARS 3 Rivers is dedicated to protecting and restoring the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord rivers through science, stewardship, and community action. We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team, whether you’re starting your career, seeking an internship, or looking to serve on our Board or Advisory Committees. Be part of making our watershed healthier, more resilient, and more accessible for all!

OARS is now recruiting a TerraCorps Community Engagement Coordinator for the 2026-27 service year.

TerraCorps 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.

TerraCorps partners with a network of 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 AmeriCorps service members annually. Service members are paired with a site supervisor who provides guidance and mentorship while they learn to manage community programs and projects over a 1,700-hour service term. The 2026–27 service year runs September 8, 2026, to July 30, 2027.

OARS is interviewing candidates for a Community Engagement Coordinator (CEC). The CEC will engage with OARS staff to manage volunteers on community service projects, educate or train individuals in environmental stewardship or environmentally conscious practices, and complete three capacity building projects.

Potential projects include:
• Engage residents via community engagement and public outreach associated with ecological restoration or land stewardship projects (e.g. dam removal, culvert assessments) to educate and promote river continuity.
• Educate the public about water quality data and improving educational materials related to science.
• Educate the public and engage volunteers for OARS land-based ecological activities, such as introduction of pollinator gardens, rain gardens, invasive species education and outreach events or canoe/kayak put-ins along the rivers.

Applications for this position must be submitted via the TerraCorps online application. The position description for the CEC at OARS can be found at TerraCorps Available Member Positions.

~30%

of the SuAsCo rivers watershed is wetlands, crucial for wildlife habitat and water quality

~30%

of water samples in the SuAsCo rivers watershed contain PFAS, leading to increased monitoring and remediation by local authorities and environmental groups

~70%

of dams in the SuAsCo watershed are over a century old, requiring extensive upkeep and presenting obstacles to river restoration and fish passage

>40%

of the land within the watershed is publicly accessible, offering recreational opportunities such as hiking, boating, and birdwatching to the community

~15%

of the land in the SuAsCo rivers watershed is covered by impervious surfaces such as roads, rooftops, and parking lots. This contributes to stormwater runoff and water pollution issues

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TerraCorps Community Engagement Coordinator