The University Office of Interdisciplinary Programs is pleased to share this unique AmeriCorps Opportunity that was developed by the Coastal Resilience and Sustainability Initiative and the KIETS Climate Leaders Program in partnership with Conservation Corps North Carolina.
It is a 10-week (paid) community coastal resilience immersive training program in which selected students will become Assessment Coordinators for coastal communities. The 6 students selected will receive training on asset mapping, vulnerability assessments, and community engagement, and will work in a team (total cohort is 3 teams of 2 students) with NC State mentors and community hosts to use secondary data that will be refined with community member perspectives that documents coastal climate risks to community assets.
When: Starting May 2024
Read the full position description and apply:
go.ncsu.edu/coastal-assessment
Award: $8,459.36 + housing/travel support
• Support coastal communities at risk.
• Document, map, & report community assets & vulnerabilities.
• Engage with community members.
• Create ArcGIS online maps.
• Practice written & verbal communication.
Upcoming Information Sessions:
• Zoom (Nov 17, 2-3:30 pm, go.ncsu.edu/ccrac-info)
• Hunt Library RM 4502 (Nov 20, 11-12:30 pm)
• DH Hill Library RM 8428 (Dec 1, 10:30-12 pm)
• Natural Resources Library RM 1110 (Dec 1, 1-2:30 pm)