WNCA is seeking to fill the following AmeriCorps Project Conserve positions in our Asheville office:
French Broad Assistant Riverkeeper
- Member will assist French Broad Riverkeeper by monitoring water quality (including bacteria and sediment monitoring), developing and managing recreation resources like the French Broad River Paddle Trail, and performing outreach, education, and research; the French Broad Riverkeeper is one of 200 Waterkeepers around the world trained to protect and defend their waterway from pollution
Outings and Education Coordinator
- Member will engage citizens in environmental protection in western NC through outings such as hikes and paddle trips, outreach, and environmental education in both schools and the community; member will also host a variety of educational events including the Wild & Scenic Film Festival and Asheville’s weekly Green Drinks’ programs
Project Conserve Application Timeline
May 22, 2012: Application deadline
May 23, 2012 – June 4, 2012: Interviews will be scheduled by host sites
June 5, 2012 – June 21, 2012: Interviews will be conducted by host sites
June 22 – June 29: Position offers will be made
September 1, 2012: First day of service
Click HERE to learn more about the program and to download an application.