Careers

We are hiring!

Explore opportunities listed below to join the staff carrying out and supporting work to protect and steward land and water resources vital to our natural heritage and quality of life.

As an Employer of National Service, Conserving Carolina recognizes the unique skills of national service alumni. Accordingly, AmeriCorps alumni, returned Peace Corps volunteers, and other national service participants are encouraged to apply to our job openings. Conserving Carolina’s staff includes ten national service alumni.

Executive Assistant

Position Summary

Assists the executive director in carrying out a broad range of responsibilities. Supports other senior staff in land protection, record keeping, and administrative functions.

Key Responsibilities

Support executive director, land protection director, and assistant directors on a range of administrative duties – taking meeting notes and tracking action items, communicating with partners, drafting written communications and proposals, and accepting assigned tasks to advance Conserving Carolina goals and projects.
Assemble and disseminate materials for the board of directors. Take board meeting minutes.
Assist with organizational record-keeping including document management.
Provide administrative support on land protection projects, including document production, scanning and archiving, maintenance of project tracking spreadsheets, interfacing with contractors such as surveyors and appraisers, and assisting in compiling reports for project funders.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Essential Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience

Experience: General office experience demonstrating strong technical skills.

Physical Requirements: Ability to work at a computer, and operate office equipment.

Limitations and Disclaimer

This job description does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from the job description, as assigned.

Work hours & Compensation

Full-time non-exempt position-40 hours per week. Compensation of $12-$16/hour commensurate with experience; health benefits; retirement benefits; supportive and engaging work environment.

TO APPLY:

Send resume, cover letter, and references with subject line “Executive Assistant Application” by email to:

julianne@conservingcarolina.org

or mail to:

Human Resources

847 Case Street

Hendersonville, NC 28792

Applications deadline: June 11, 2018

Conserving Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Conserving Carolina prohibits any discrimination in carrying out its mission on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. This includes all programs, projects, events and any other related activity sponsored by Conserving Carolina.

Conserving Carolina recognizes and honors diverse cultures and traditions and proactively seeks individuals for all aspects of its work from varied backgrounds for the greater enrichment of the organization. It is the goal of Conserving Carolina to have a membership, staff, volunteer base, and board that reflects the diversity of ethnic and demographic groups of our service area.