Community Conservation Program Coordinator-AmeriCorps

The Community Conservation Program Coordinator for AmeriCorps at Conservation Legacy in Raleigh, NC, will develop and implement a community-based conservation initiative. Responsibilities include program coordination, participant support, community engagement, and impact reporting. The role involves recruiting participants, managing logistics, and collaborating with local stakeholders. This position requires a commitment to service from late July/Early August 2023 to June/July 2026 and is not remote.
Position Title: Community Conservation Program Coordinator-AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Conservation Corps North Carolina

Site Location: Durham, NC

Terms of Service:

Start Date: Late July-Early August

End Date: June/July, 2026

AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 1700 Hours

Purpose:

The AmeriCorps Program Coordinator will play a critical role in developing and implementing a community-based conservation initiative, a service-learning and workforce development program engaging local youth and adults in meaningful conservation, restoration, and community improvement projects. This position will serve as a key liaison between CCNC, and other Durham stakeholders, ensuring smooth program operations, participant support, and project execution.

Description of Duties:

Program Coordination & Implementation
• This AmeriCorps program will support the planning, recruitment, and coordination of Youth Conservation Crew (YCC) members and adult program participants.
• Assist with project planning and execution, ensuring alignment with conservation, cultural preservation, and workforce development goals.
• Manage logistics, including securing tools, equipment, and materials for project implementation.
• Assist in developing and maintaining program schedules, work plans, and reporting structures.

Participant Support & Training
• Assist in recruiting, screening, and onboarding program participants.
• Coordinate training sessions and workshops in conservation skills, trades, and workforce readiness.
• Ensure safety standards are met during all service projects, providing guidance and supervision as needed.

Community Engagement & Stakeholder Collaboration
• Serve as a liaison between CCNC, local organizations, community members, and educational institutions.
• Organize and facilitate community events, service-learning opportunities, and educational sessions.
• Work with stakeholders to identify future funding opportunities and long-term sustainability strategies.

Communications & Impact Reporting
• Develop marketing and outreach materials to recruit participants and promote program activities.
• Document program successes through impact stories, photos, and reports.
• Assist in tracking key performance metrics related to participant engagement, skill development, and project outcomes.

Communication
• Practice inclusive and thoughtful behavior in building rapport with program participants, site stakeholders, and program staff.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with program staff and site personnel.
• Report data in online systems in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide constructive evaluation of program elements (trainings, mentors, community liaisons, reports).

Qualifications:
• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• At least 17 years of age
• Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.
• Demonstrate regular, timely attendance and adherence to hours as scheduled.
• Commit to service for the service term of 11 months, serving up to 1,700 hours.
• Participate in all required AmeriCorps-sponsored training sessions, meetings, and travel as necessary.
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Experience with professional computer skills and confidence using computers. Comfort and experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), completing Internet searches, navigating online resources, data entry, using e-mail regularly including sending attachments, using databases and software, and attending training online.
• Positions that require driving will require a valid driver’s license and the ability to pass a driving record check. Some positions require access to a personal vehicle for transportation.
• Actively participate in service projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with youth, young adults, and/or community-based organizations group.

Experience working in Durham communities, particularly communities within the Urban Growth Boundary.

Strong project coordination, communication, and leadership skills.

Ability to work outdoors in physically demanding environments and facilitate hands-on learning.

Knowledge of or willingness to learn about conservation practices.

Strong organizational skills, with experience managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.

Physical Requirements
• In-person attendance at meetings.
• Some travel may be required. (Travel expenses will be covered by the program.)
• This position requires light to moderate lifting, bending, stooping, pulling, kneeling, carrying, and use of hand tools up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, such as wind, rain, high or low temperatures, on challenging terrain for up to 8 hours at a time.

Time Requirements:
• Typically, this position is expected to serve Monday to Friday, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service
• Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.

Our Commitment:

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Orientation and Training:
• Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.

Benefits:
• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $7,395.00
• Living Allowance of $600 per week.
• Additional Benefit of $250 per week.
• Healthcare Coverage if Eligible
• Childcare Coverage if Eligible
• Loan forbearance if Eligible
• Interest Payments if Eligible

Evaluation and Reporting:

As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.

Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.

Supervisor Name and Contact Information:

Contact information:

Stephanie Dunton

sdunton@conservationlegacy.org

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their interest. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.