APPLY TO SERVE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA CLIMATE ACTION CORPS WITH THE PARTNERS OF THE NC RESILIENCE SERVICE NETWORK

What is AmeriCorps?
AmeriCorps is a bridge builder, a force multiplier, a way to connect individuals and organizations to support their communities in tackling challenges. AmeriCorps programs across the country address a variety of community needs like education, economic opportunity, environmental stewardship, healthy futures, disaster response, and veteran & military family services.

What is the Resilience Service Network?
Established as a partnership network between three organizations, Conserving Carolina (AmeriCorps program Project Conserve), Conservation Corps NC, Conservation Trust for NC (AmeriCorps program Resilience Corps NC) in 2023. The collaboration arose after a data driven research project helmed by Conservation Trust for NC revealed the deep need by local communities for a coordinated response to the climate crisis through national service placements for community outreach and project management. In the fall of 2023, the organizations launched 25 member placements through a grant provided by California Volunteers to establish the NC Climate Action Corps.

What does the NC Climate Action Corps do?
The AmeriCorps placements under the NC Climate Action Corps seeks to address our state’s changing climate by expanding community outreach and providing project management opportunities to address climate-related issues to wildfires, flooding, sustainable agriculture, urban heat islands, and tree canopies solutions.

Who should apply for a position with the NC Climate Action Corps?
Our program is a great opportunity for:
-Recent graduates looking to build experience and a strong professional network
-Established professionals seeking a career change
-Passionate conservationists wanting to give back to their community

What benefits do NC Climate Action Corps members receive?
-Living stipend, paid twice monthly
-Education award (upon completion of service)
-Intense training on community development, project management, and climate resilience
-Healthcare premium reimbursement
-Childcare assistance
-SNAP eligibility

All positions listed below are unique. Be sure to carefully read through each listing before applying. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Career Opportunities

This position is with the Waccamaw Siouan Tribe, Inc., which is based in Bolton, NC. The mission of The Waccamaw Siouan Tribe, Inc is a non-profit organization empowered to act on behalf of the Waccamaw Siouan Indian Tribe of North Carolina. The Tribe’s long range goals are to identify and seek solutions to problems affecting the social, economic, educational, health, housing and general welfare…
This position is with the Town of Fairmont located in Fairmont, North Carolina. The Town of Fairmont will be an inclusive community that spurs economic opportunity through development aligned with family values, innovation, heritage, and stewardship. This 2023-2024 AmeriCorps position will have a start date (for new full-time 8.5 month members) of January 16th 2024 and an end date of September
This position is with MountainTrue, based in Hendersonville, NC. MountainTrue champions resilient forests, clean waters, and healthy communities in the Southern Blue Ridge. This 2023-2024 AmeriCorps position will have a start date (for new full-time 8.5 month members) of January 16th 2024 and an end date of September 30th 2024. Deadline to apply is December 15th 2023, and applications will be
This position is with the Eastern Carolina Council of Governments, based in New Bern, NC. The Eastern Carolina Council’s mission is to improve the region’s quality of life by providing planning, economic development and human services to local governments and area residents by maximizing resources and collaborating regionally. This 2023-2024 AmeriCorps position will have a start date (for new
This position is with the Lumber River Council of Governments, based in Pembroke, NC. In its dedication to regional excellence, the Lumber River Council of Governments is proactive in identifying local and regional needs and the resources to address those needs in an effective and fair manner. This 2023-2024 AmeriCorps position will have a start date (for new full-time 8.5 month members) of
This position is with the NC Council of Churches who's mission is to educate, inspire, and mobilize individuals and communities of conscience to take bold and just action on climate change. While the organization is based in Raleigh, the AmeriCorps position will be focused in Beaufort or Pamlico counties, and the right candidate will be living in these communities. This 2023-2024 AmeriCorps