AmeriCorps Community Landscaping Trainee 2026

Member Position / Title

AmeriCorps Community Landscaping Trainee

Number of individual members serving in this Position

Up to 15 per Cohort, members will serve in rolling cohorts of 3-5 AmeriCorps members.

Member Immediate Supervisor Name

Kathleen Koehnke

Position Start Date

This position will accept rolling applications for 3 cohorts that are EXPECTED to start in March 2026, June 2026, and August 2026.

Days / Hours of Service

Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:30 pm (40 hours/week Occasional Weekends)

Host Site Agency Name & Complete Address of Host Site Location(s)

Civic Works Community Landscaping Program: 1749 Gorsuch Ave, Baltimore, MD 21218

Position Summary

AmeriCorps Community Landscaping Trainees will transform vacant lots in neighborhoods throughout Baltimore City into communal green spaces and public gardens. Team members will learn how to properly use hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment involved in landscaping. They will serve with community members and help lead volunteer groups to conceptualize, create, and maintain green spaces. Team members will also participate in educational workshops, job skills training, and workforce development activities.

Organization and Program Description

Civic Works strengthens Baltimore’s communities and promotes equity for people of all ages through education, skills development, and community service. The Community Landscaping Program transforms vacant lots in Baltimore City into usable green spaces. AmeriCorps members, community residents, local artists, and volunteer groups serve together to create and maintain thriving community spaces.

Member Service Activities & Benefits

During the Service Term, members will serve primarily outdoors performing the following tasks and will receive the following benefits:

• Members will transform vacant lots across Baltimore City into usable green spaces.
• Hands-on training in how to properly use...