AmeriCorps Project Conserve (full-time) Job at AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps Project Conserve seeks a dedicated individuals to fill 30 full-time positions serving critical conservation needs of western North Carolina. The program places members in service with host site organizations working to protect the unique natural resources of the southern Blue Ridge Mountain region. Each member will serve a 1,700 hour term from September 2022 - July 2023. Members educate and involve local communities in addressing critical conservation issues through community outreach and education, volunteer recruitment / coordination, and direct support of conservation initiatives, including habitat restoration, trail creation and improvement, land management, river clean-ups, and water quality monitoring. In addition to serving on individual projects outlined by Project Conserve host sites, members participate in required trainings and service days up to twice a month with the full Project Conserve team. Trainings may cover a broad range of topics including conflict resolution, wilderness first aid, trail building, invasive plant identification, and disaster preparedness. Please contact the Project Conserve Program Director, Amy Stout (828-697-5777, amy@conservingcarolina.org) or visit https://conservingcarolina.org/americorps/projectconserve/ for more information on the specific service position available and how to apply. The applications deadline is May 9, 2022.
Member Duties : Service activities include: (1) At-Risk Ecosystem Impacts – Building and improving public trails, training trail volunteers, Coordinating river clean-ups, stream bank stabilization, habitat restoration, and invasive species management on public lands (2) Volunteer Engagement – Recruiting and coordinating volunteers for river clean-ups, monitoring conserved properties, water quality monitoring, direct ecosystem improvements, trails building, and educational events / activities, Implementing effective volunteer management practices (3) Conservation Education – Leading in-classroom and field-based presentations for youth, Leading adult educational activities, including hikes, outings, and events, to increase awareness and appreciation of conservation, Implementing groups workshops and one-on-one training to develop conservation knowledge and skills
Program Benefits : Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Environment , Community Outreach , Children/Youth .
Environment , Community Outreach , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Writing/Editing , Recruitment , Leadership , Team Work , Communications , Public Speaking , Environment , Education .
Writing/Editing , Recruitment , Leadership , Team Work , Communications , Public Speaking , Environment , Education .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
AmeriCorps Project Conserve (full-time)
Program Start/End Date
09/05/2023 - 07/31/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
NORTH CAROLINA
Accepting Applications
From 05/01/2023 To 05/31/2023
To apply :
Phone 828-697-5777
E-mail projectconserve@conservingcarolina.org
Website conservingcarolina.org/americorps/
Contact
Amy Stout
847 Case St
Hendersonville NC 28792
828-697-5777
amy@conservingcarolina.org
conservingcarolina.org
Listing ID
11333
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