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Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area
 
 
 
Live in outstandingly beautiful surroundings and benefit rural communities preserving their rich heritage and environment! Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area is an 18 county initiative to develop rural cultural heritage and conservation of forest heritage assets. Join the AFNHA AmeriCorps team and help West Virginia communities accomplish on-the-ground results for projects that conserve, develop and enhance natural, heritage and community assets in order to protect the environment and benefit community development. Position opportunities include environmental field work, education and outreach, as well as cultural heritage development and interpretation for rural communities. New applications are now being accepted on a rolling basis and will continue to be accepted until all positions are filled. This is an opportunity to gain professional experience toward conservation, cultural heritage, community development, or communications careers. College degree or significant life experience is preferred, candidates fresh out of high school are unlikely to succeed. Training in specific skills will be provided. See https://www.appalachianforestnha.org/positions for latest information on openings and application instructions. Submit cover letter and resume by email as well as AmeriCorps application.
 
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Member Duties : AFNHA is seeking members for conservation & heritage positions, starting Sept 7 2023. See www.appalachianforestnha.org for openings. Submit a resume & cover letter via email in addition to your application. Members may choose from a variety of position opportunities, serving with agencies and non-profits. Conservation service includes field work such as plantings, invasive species control. Community heritage service may include collections management, historic preservation, and assisting rural communities with improvement projects. Stewardship education for environmental education or cultural heritage may include tours or programs with youth & adults, developing interpretative products such as exhibits, signs, & brochures, events, & community outreach. Interpretation such as tours, exhibits, events, & outreach. Positions will include volunteer management & capacity building, community service projects, and opportunities for a variety of experiences in addition to primary assignment.
 
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Stipend ,  Health Coverage ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Training ,  Living Allowance . 
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Environment ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Business/Entrepreneur ,  Architectural Planning ,  Environment ,  Community Organization ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Communications ,  Leadership ,  Fine Arts/Crafts ,  Trade/Construction ,  Urban Planning ,  Writing/Editing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area
Program Start/End Date
09/07/2023  -   09/06/2024
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  99
Program Locations WEST VIRGINIA   Pittsburgh  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  05/01/2023  To  08/31/2024 
Contact Logan Smith
PO Box 1206
Elkins   WV   26241
304-636-6182
afnha@afnha.org
www.appalachianforestnha.org
Listing ID 55299

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