CMLC :: Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy

Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy
P.O. Box 2822 | Hendersonville, N.C. 28793
(828) 697-5777
info@carolinamountain.org

AmeriCorps Project Conserve
No longer accepting applications for 2010 – 2011 positions

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Project Conserve seeks dedicated individuals to fill 30 full-time positions serving critical conservation needs of western North Carolina. The program places members in service with one of 18 organizations working to protect the unique natural resources of the southern Blue Ridge Mountain region. Each member will serve 1700 hours during an 11 month term, from September 2010 through July 2011.

If you have any questions about the program or the application process, please contact:
Amy Stout, AmeriCorps Project Conserve Program Director,
projectconserve@carolinamountain.org, (828) 697-5777, ext. 208

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. CLICK HERE to download the application

2. Mail a hard copy of all application materials directly to each host site that has posted a position for which you are applying (host site addresses are in individual service descriptions and on the last page of the application).

3. E-mail the Project Conserve Program Director at projectconserve@carolinamountain.org an electronic copy of your application form (including short answers) and resume.

4. Send one official college transcript (or arrange for your college to send one official transcript) to the Project Conserve Program Director at – Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy, 847 Case St, Hendersonville, NC 28792

5. Keep a full copy of your application for your records.

Please note: You may apply for any number of available positions, but please rank the positions in the application.

May 26, 2010: Application deadline;
however, most sites are continuing to accept applications through interview period!

May 27 – June 16, 2010: Interviews will be scheduled.

June 17 – June 30, 2010: Position offers are made.

AmeriCorps Project Conserve Mission: The mission of AmeriCorps Project Conserve is to serve western North Carolina by building stronger, more educated and involved communities that understand the threats to their local environment, are equipped with the tools and resources to take direct conservation action, and have significant opportunities to engage in conservation activities through volunteering. Through the efforts of these dedicated communities and the direct service of AmeriCorps Project Conserve members, we hope to ultimately increase the amount of land and habitat conserved, protect and enhance water quality, and support energy conservation throughout the region.

AmeriCorps is a federally-supported program of the Corporation for National & Community Service that helps communities across the country meet critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. Administered by the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy, Project Conserve is supported through grants from the North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism & Community Service and from the Corporation for National & Community Service.

The policy and intent of CMLC and AmeriCorps Project Conserve is to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, martial status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability, sex or age, or other status protected by law. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. AmeriCorps Project Conserve will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with known mental / physical disabilities. Application materials are available in large-print format upon request.

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