This position is a joint position with the Green River Preserve, located in Cedar Mountain NC. The mission of Green River Preserve is to inspire environmental stewards through a joyful connection to nature.

This 2023-2024 AmeriCorps position will have a start date (for new full-time 11 month members) of August 28th, 2023 (or soon thereafter), and an end date of July 24th 2024 (or 11 months after start date).

**Please make sure you upload all of the required documents - Resume & Cover Letter. All AmeriCorps members must submit to having a National Sex Offender, State of Residence (if state is different than NC), State of NC, and Federal FBI Background check conducted. Any applicant denying to submit to these checks will be automatically disqualified as per federal regulations.

For the 2023-2024 service year, Resilience Corps NC offers a living stipend that will range from $25,500 to $30,000 for 11 months (this is taxable and the final amount is dependent on federal funding granted by AmeriCorps in July, and candidates/applicants will be notified of that amount), health insurance reimbursement for premiums, childcare assistance, and professional development opportunities (some examples are three AmeriCorps cohort trainings that cover project management to strengths assessments, individual self-directed trainings, enrollment in NC Environmental Education Certificate Program, and conferences in conjunction with VolunteerNC). Members are also eligible to sign up for SNAP benefits. Participants who complete the program will receive a Segal Education Award of $6,895 (taxable in the year used, not the year awarded) from the National Service Trust.

CTNC, the fiscal sponsor of Resilience Corps NC, is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate because of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual preference or familial status.

Resilience Corps NC seeks to engage applicants from underrepresented communities, particularly of Asian, Black, Hispanic, Multi-Racial, and Native American background, in conservation careers. Connecting more diverse applicants to an employment pathway has led to greater equity, diversity and inclusion of all people in conservation.

Purpose of the Position

The purpose of this position is to expand and deepen our existing K.A.L.E. program into more schools and regional communities. This individual will work with our Farm Manager, and Director of Education to re-evaluate our existing program - how we recruit, how we fundraise, how we connect with schools, how we teach the curricula. Our hope is to expand the program to more regional schools and offer an in-school option for those schools that cannot physically come to our farm.

In addition to the growth of the K.A.L.E program, another purpose of this position is to examine and update our existing SEE curriculum and offerings. The AmeriCorps member will work with the Education Director to examine and update the SEE curriculum to align and/or highlight common core standards in both North Carolina and South Carolina.

Finally, this position will help with the upkeep and expansion of our existing trail system. This trail upkeep will help our trails remain accessible to community members from the Green River valley and our students in the K.A.L.E and SEE programs.

Position Responsibilities and Duties

General Duties:

• Participate in staff training and be willing to take leadership role
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and evaluations
• Write progress reports and evaluations of program and participants as needed
• Be a nurturing role model to participants
• Abide by and enforce all program rules
• Serve in any capacity needed in the event of an emergency
• Be prompt to all program functions
• Keep radio in good working order and properly charged
• Assist with necessary management of supplies and materials before, during, and after programming
• Be prepared to supervise up to seven children at a time.
• Be a program leader, positive role model, attentive supervisor, caring teacher and friend to the students and participate in activities. Build rapport and a respectful relationship with each child.
• Contribute positively to the staff and participant community.

Education and Programming

• Assist with implementing education programming by visiting potential schools to forge partnerships and serve as a teacher/mentor during school programs at GRP
• Serve as a resource and support for curriculum development by conducting in-depth engaging research into educational topics to align with local school standards
• Set-up and monitor farm and environmental education activities both on the GRP Farm, Basecamp, and on school grounds
• Coordinate with Directors about projects specific to conservation, permaculture, sustainability at camp, SEE, KALE, and trail maintenance
• Promote cross-cultural diversity and understanding within our community attending/booth hosting school open houses, local farmer’s markets, and other similar community events that bring awareness to our programs.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates have an academic or personal background with education and/or working with children.
• We do not require a specific college degree - in fact, we do not require a college degree for our seasonal hires - just relevant life experiences.
• We want an individual who is flexible, who can both work on a team and work alone while self-motivating.
• We want an individual who cares about the environment and young people and making an impact on both
• We want an individual who is not afraid to self-advocate and can use that same voice to advocate for our programs and our communities served.
• We want an individual who can communicate clearly in both the written word and in person.
• We want someone who is “seeking the joy of being alive!”

Essential Functions / Physical Demands

The successful candidate must be comfortable working in outdoor settings and an office environment.

• Read written documentation both on paper and on screen
• Listen to and comprehend oral communication
• Effectively communicate in both verbal and written communications
• Work several days in a row
• Work with and have patience for children for up to 8 hours a day
• Be comfortable and work effectively in an outdoor or natural setting
• Walk up to five miles each day
• Lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds
• Make decisions in high-stress situations
• Function and thrive in a community with very little personal space
• Respect and follow direction of authority
• Live and/or work with other people up to twenty-four (24) hours a day
• Utilize discretion when faced with sensitive issues
• Work in a team and perform interactive behaviors
• Maintain personal hygiene and health (bathe, eat, use the restroom) without assistance of others

Preferred Schedule

Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm/5pm. In the programming season, this schedule will be much more flexible but never more than the allotted weekly hours - we work weekends and nights often and will work with our AmeriCorps member to make sure that the change in schedule works for them.

What is AmeriCorps?

AmeriCorps is a bridge builder, a force multiplier, a way to connect individuals and organizations to support their communities in tackling challenges. AmeriCorps programs across the country address a variety of community needs like education, economic opportunity, environmental stewardship, healthy futures, disaster response, and veteran & military family services.

What does Resilience Corps NC do?

CTNC’s AmeriCorps program, Resilience Corps NC, seeks to address our state’s changing climate by expanding access to environmental education, increasing eco-literacy, promoting disaster resiliency, and utilizing communities to identify and address climate-related issues.

Who should apply for a position with Resilience Corps NC?

Our program is a great opportunity for:

• Recent graduates looking to build experience and a strong professionalnetwork

• Established professionals seeking a career change

• Passionate conservationists wanting to give back to their community

What benefits do Resilience Corps members receive?

• Living stipend, paid twice monthly

• Education award (upon completion of service)

• Healthcare premium reimbursement

• Childcare assistance

• SNAP eligibility