 Asheville GreenWorks is seeking applicants for our AmeriCorps Project Conserve Clean Community Coordinator position. The application process will be open until June 1st 2016. Job Description: Engage communities, groups and individuals on issues surrounding water quality, erosion, pollution and waste. Manage and expand the French Broad River Pollution Prevention Program. Educate the public on water quality best practices and issues encompassing pollution. Spearhead restorative efforts on local waterways through live staking and remediation. Support Asheville GreenWorks Community Engagement Coordinator to create the next generation of environmentalists through the Youth Environmental Leadership Program. Relieve our local rivers and streams of thousands of pounds of trash and tires through river and stream cleanup efforts. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION CLICK HERE TO APPLY TO PROJECT CONSERVE April 27 - June 1, 2016 Application Period June 9 - June 14, 2016 Interviews scheduled June 15 - June 30, 2016 Interviews conducted July 1 - July 7, 2016 Position offers made September 1, 2016 First Day of Service Eligibility: Project Conserve Applicants must:
Compensation: Members earn a living stipend of $12,530 over the 11-month term of service (Please be aware that the living stipend is taxed when you are budgeting living expenses). Upon successful completion of the program, each member will also receive an education award of $5,775. This award can be used to pay off existing school loans or apply for future education. Other benefits include health insurance and childcare assistance. 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, marital 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. CLICK HERE TO APPLY TO PROJECT CONSERVE Established in 1973, Asheville GreenWorks is an urban environmental conservation organization working to enhance the community through educational and volunteer based environmental programs.
With thousands of volunteers, we engage the community in grassroots projects such as tree plantings, urban agriculture, environmental cleanups, anti-litter and waste reduction education, creation and maintenance of green spaces, playground enhancement, neighborhood beautification and care and preservation of Asheville’s rivers and trees. Comments are closed.
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