Multimedia and Communications IP Job at Conservation Legacy in Asheville
Conservation Legacy, Asheville, NC, United States
Description
Position Title: Multimedia and Communications IP
Conservation Legacy Program: CCNC
Site Location: Blue Ridge Parkway Headquarters, Asheville, NC
Terms of Service:
This AmeriCorps position will support the Blue Ridge Parkway's communication team by creating and compiling multimedia content for the Blue Ridge Parkway, with a focus on the Parkway's motorcycle safety campaign.
Description of Duties:
This position will:
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
Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work 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. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.
Time Requirements:
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:
Rachel Robinson Contact information: rrobinson@conservationlegacy.org
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.
Position Title: Multimedia and Communications IP
Conservation Legacy Program: CCNC
Site Location: Blue Ridge Parkway Headquarters, Asheville, NC
Terms of Service:
- Start Date: April 2026
- End Date: November 2026
- AmeriCorps Slot Classification 1200 Hours
This AmeriCorps position will support the Blue Ridge Parkway's communication team by creating and compiling multimedia content for the Blue Ridge Parkway, with a focus on the Parkway's motorcycle safety campaign.
Description of Duties:
This position will:
- support the development of a wide variety of communications strategies focused on park projects and national messaging priorities such as: motorcycle safety*, road safety, park improvements, visitor impacts, high impact projects, and natural resource management issues through creative content development.
- develop a searchable media library for existing and new media files
- identify gaps in the park's photo and video files.
- create content in areas that need further development.
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
- Possession of a valid driver's license and ability to safely operate a vehicle
- Must have familiarity and/or experience with Adobe Creative Suite, cameras/photography, film editing, graphic design, social media strategies, and photo organizing.
- Must be able to conduct field work involving hiking and carrying equipment as well as the ability to occasionally use hand tools and/or light machinery.
- Must be willing to travel frequently
- Must have the flexibility to work varying shifts and participate in overnight stays
- Knowledge of best practices in content creation and photo file organization.
- Independent planning, data organization, record-keeping, and resourcefulness in the absence of on-site supervision
• Knowledge of best practices in content creation and photo file organization.
• Independent planning, data organization, record-keeping, and resourcefulness in the absence of on-site supervision
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions from supervisors and co-workers.
• Effective communication skills - both written and orally with supervisors, co-workers, division personnel, and occasionally with public interaction.
• Ability to complete tasks within designated timeframes.
• Ability to navigate remote settings with maps, written directions, and/or GPS.
• Excellent proficiency of the English language and the ability to convey information orally and in writing clearly and concisely.
• Ability to analyze and present information in required formats as well as written summaries and reports of results.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, database software, Adobe Creative Suite, Hootsuite, and Canva.
• Ability to effectively display data and themes in creative digital content and messaging. These teams will also be working closely together so interpersonal skills, communication, and problem-solving skills will be especially important to maintain.
Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work 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. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.
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.
- Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities
- Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $5176
- Living Allowance of $650.00 per week
- 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:
Rachel Robinson Contact information: rrobinson@conservationlegacy.org
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.