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I can be contacted at this address/phone until:
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The best time of day to reach me at the above address/phone is:
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List at least one additional phone number where messages may be left for you:
DIRECTIONS
Applications to Host Sites: To be considered for a Project Conserve position, please submit the following documents directly to each host site to which you are applying. All host sites accept electronic (e-mail) or hard copy applications. Host Site contact information can be found under the “How to Apply” link on the APC website.
1. Application Form – An original signature is not required on your applications to the host sites.
2. Short Answers – Short Answer questions are on Page 4 of the application.
3. College Transcript OR proof of high school graduation – An unofficial transcript is acceptable in your applications to the host sites, as long as the transcript is legible. (Most Project Conserve positions require a college degree. Please see individual service descriptions for specific eligibility requirements.)
4. Resume – Include education, self-employment history, internships/fellowships, full or part-time
paid or unpaid work experience, and any professional affiliations.
Application to Project Conserve Program Director: An additional copy of your application, which includes the documents below, must be submitted to the Project Conserve Program Director.
1. Application Form – An original or scanned signature is required on your application to the Program Director.
2. Short Answers – Short Answer questions are on Page 4 of the application.
3. College Transcript OR proof of high school graduation – Please include an official college transcript with your application to the Program Director or arrange for your school to send the transcript separately.
4. Resume – Include education, self-employment history, internships/fellowships, full or part-time paid or unpaid work experience, and any professional affiliations.
5. A Copy of your Birth Certificate OR valid U.S. Passport OR Permanent Resident / Alien Registration Card – Please make sure you send only a COPY and that the copy is clear and legible.
6. A Copy of your valid Driver’s License – Please make sure the copy is clear and legible. (Most Project Conserve positions require a Driver’s License. If the position does not require Driver’s License, you may include a copy of another valid photo ID.)
2014 – 2015 POSITION SELECTION AND RANKING
Please rank the positions you are applying for below from first choice #1 to last choice.
You may apply for as many positions as you wish.
Appalachian Voices AmeriCorps Communications
Outreach Associate
Appalachian Voices AmeriCorps Education & Outreach Associate
Asheville GreenWorks AmeriCorps Environmental Education & Outreach
Coordinator
Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture AmeriCorps Program Coordinator
Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy AmeriCorps Trails Associate
Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy AmeriCorps Outreach Associate
Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy AmeriCorps
Stewardship Associate
Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy AmeriCorps Volunteer Program Associate
Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy AmeriCorps Hickory Nut Gorge Steward
Environmental and Conservation Organization AmeriCorps Water Quality Administrator
Environmental Quality Institute AmeriCorps
Volunteer Coordinator
Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE) AmeriCorps Education Assistant
Forest Stewards AmeriCorps Outreach and Restoration Forester
Friends of the WNC Nature Center AmeriCorps Volunteer & Education Associate
Great Smoky Mountains National Park AmeriCorps Citizen Science Assistant
Green Opportunities AmeriCorps Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator
Green Opportunities AmeriCorps Training Associate
Green River Preserve AmeriCorps Environmental Outreach Associate
The North Carolina Arboretum AmeriCorps Citizen Science Education Assistant
The Nature Conservancy AmeriCorps Stewardship Associate
Polk Co. Office of Agricultural Economic Dev’t AmeriCorps Education and Outreach Coordinator
RiverLink AmeriCorps Assistant Volunteer Coordinator
RiverLink AmeriCorps Assistant Watershed Resources Coord.
RiverLink AmeriCorps Watershed Education Coordinator
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy AmeriCorps Education & Volunteer Outreach
Associate
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy AmeriCorps Land Protection & Education
Associate
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy AmeriCorps Stewardship & Volunteer Associate (2)
Town of Lake Lure AmeriCorps Trail Stewardship Coordinator
Western North Carolina Alliance AmeriCorps French Broad Riverkeeper Assistant
Western North Carolina Alliance AmeriCorps Forest Keeper Coordinator
Western North Carolina Alliance AmeriCorps Education &
Outings Coordinator
The policy and intent of CMLC and AmeriCorps Project Conserve are 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.
AmeriCorps Project Conserve is administered by Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy and funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service, the North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service in the office of Governor Pat McCrory, and the critical support of our host sites and community partners.
In the space below, describe your involvement in service. How have you reached out to help others, your community, or another community? In the reflection section, elaborate on why you decided to get involved and how you benefited from the service.
A. DATES OF INVOLVEMENT: From (mo/yr): To (mo/yr): Hours / Month:
Organization Name: Location:
Contact Person:
Phone:
Email:
Description of Involvement and Reflection on Experience:
B. DATES OF INVOLVEMENT: From (mo/yr): To (mo/yr): Hours / Month:
Organization Name:
Location:
Contact Person:
Phone:
Email:
Description of Involvement and Reflection on Experience:
C. PREVIOUS AMERICORPS TERMS
Have you previously served in AmeriCorps? NO YES
If “yes,” check all that apply:
AmeriCorps *VISTA AmeriCorps *NCCC AmeriCorps *State
or National Program
DATES OF INVOLVEMENT: From (mo/yr): To (mo/yr):
Did you complete your term of service? YES NO
Program Name:
Location:
Contact Person:
Phone:
Email:
Description of Involvement and Reflection on Experience:
APPLICANT SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Please indicate those areas in which you have had significant experience or training.
Volunteer Coordination Community Outreach Land Management Communications
Real estate transactions Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Media Relations Writing
Public Speaking Water Quality Monitoring Working with Groups Education
HTML / Web Design Weatherization / Energy Conservation State & Federal Energy Policies
Other:
OPTIONAL INFORMATION
The information in the section below is optional (for demographic data only) and will not be used in making selection decisions. Describe your ethnic background, check all that apply:
African American Alaskan Native Asian American Hispanic/Latino Middle Eastern
Indian Subcontinent Native American Indian Pacific Islander White/Caucasian Other:
SURVEY
Please answer all of the following questions:
Are you a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the U.S?
Yes No
Are you available for the duration of time from 09/01/14 to 07/31/15? Yes No
Are you able to perform all functions of the position described? Yes No Yes No
Are you willing to submit to a Criminal History Check? Yes No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes No
If “YES,” please explain
How did you hear about Project Conserve?
REFERENCES
Please list TWO professional references (please let them know we may be contacting them):
#1 – Name: Address: City/State:
Telephone: Email:
Relationship: How long has this person known you?
#2 – Name:
Address:
City/State:
Telephone: Email:
Relationship:
How long has this person known you?
SHORT ANSWERS
Please answer the following questions in a separate document and include with your application.
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For which position(s) in AmeriCorps Project Conserve are you applying?
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Please describe why you want to serve in the AmeriCorps Project Conserve program.
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Please describe any specific relevant education, experience, or skills that you have that would be an asset to the AmeriCorps program and the western North Carolina community and environment.
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What are your future career goals?
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Describe any community service experience you have and what you learned from that experience.
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What conservation issue(s) are of personal interest to you?
A Point to Ponder… Project Conserve is a program that serves the community and emphasizes building strong partnerships. Please recognize that by applying and accepting a position, you would be willing to serve the FULL eleven months. If you cannot commit to the full term, then please do not apply. Organizations are not able to rehire for the positions until the following year.
SIGNATURE
I attest that the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I give the program permission to contact listed references or contact person for community service projects. I also grant permission for CMLC to perform a criminal history check. I understand all AmeriCorps Project Conserve positions are contingent upon receiving continued grant funding.
Name (printed):
Signature: Date:
APPLICATION SUBMISSION INFORMATION
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To be considered for a position, you must submit an application to each host site to which you are applying AND an application to the Project Conserve Program Director. Please see Page 1 of this application for details regarding what documents to include with each application.
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All Project Conserve host sites (including program director) accept electronic (e-mail) or hard copy applications.
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If you are submitting an electronic application, please use the following format for file names: Last Name_First Name_Document Name.
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Please note that the primary contact for applications may be different than the supervisor identified
in the service description. To find out where to send your host site applications, please see the
Host Site Contact List, which can be found in the Application Instructions under the “How to Apply”
link on the Project Conserve website.
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If you are applying for multiple positions at one host site, it is only necessary to submit one copy
of your application to the site.
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Applicants applying for positions located at CMLC only need to submit one application to CMLC. (The program director copy is sufficient.)
Program Director Contact Information: Amy Stout
projectconserve@carolinamountain.org
Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy
847 Case Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792