NESS SEA AmeriCorps
Inspire and empower students through ocean-based experiential learning.
The NESS SEA (STEM Education Ambassador) AmeriCorps program uses national service to engage students in STEM-based ocean adventure learning. New England Science & Sailing SEA AmeriCorps members serve to provide students with additional support and mentoring during the academic school day. They also design and implement STEM-based, extended learning and summer programs utilizing marine science, adventure sports, and sailing as the educational platform.
AmeriCorps members serve with purpose at NESS, teaching experiential STEM lessons and mentoring students to build social and emotional skills.
Since 2014, NESS SEA AmeriCorps members have provided classroom and community support by engaging learners through hands-on programs, inspiring students to embrace the ocean, take on new challenges, and become positive environmental stewards. The New England Science & Sailing Foundation will have 10 AmeriCorps members who will provide STEM-based programs, classroom and field support, and social-emotional learning support to students in grades K through 12 in Connecticut with a primary focus in New London, Windham, and Middlesex counties. At the end of the first program year, the AmeriCorps members will be responsible for students' improved academic engagement and social-emotional skills growth.
Program Details
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Service Sites
K-12 Public Schools
Ocean Beach Park and Green Harbor Beach in New London
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Service Areas
Groton, New London, Norwich, Waterford
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Member Benefits
Full-Time Service Opportunities, Living Allowance, Health Insurance, Childcare Assistance, Education Award, and more.
Are you curious about becoming an AmeriCorps Member with NESS?
NESS SEA AmeriCorps is currently ACCEPTING applications for the 2026-2027 program year! If you have questions regarding the application process, click the button below.
Megan Strand, Program Director
mstrand@nessf.org
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"Without AmeriCorps, I wouldn't have had the opportunity to experience working in a public school district that supports children from diverse economic backgrounds. It has been extremely rewarding and eye-opening to work with kids who haven't grown up with the same resources and privileges that I did, and to build trust with students while providing the opportunity for growth and experience in the STEM field."
- Sophia, current AmeriCorps Member serving in New London, CT
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"The advice I would give someone interested in becoming an AmeriCorps member is that the position is truly what you make of it."
- Zoe, AmeriCorps Alumni who served in New London, CT
Recruitment Timeline
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Application Opens
Summer 2026
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Interviews & Screening
Summer 2026
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Application Closes
July 31, 2026
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Service Begins
September 8, 2026
Additional Information
Grantee Organization: New England Science & Sailing
AmeriCorps State Federal Award: $252,000
Local Match Investment:Â $108,000
Number of Member Positions & Types: 10 Full-Time (1,700-hour) Member Positions
