Community Engagement Manager
Quick answer
The Hemlock Restoration Initiative is hiring a hybrid Asheville-based Community Engagement Manager paying $22-$23 per hour to lead volunteer programs, outreach, and social media efforts for forest conservation.
- Role
- Community Engagement Manager
- Organization
- Hemlock Restoration Initiative
- Location
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $22 - $23 per hour
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Hemlock Restoration Initiative (HRI) is seeking a Community Engagement Manager to lead volunteer recruitment, social media marketing, and educational outreach efforts. This role involves significant face-to-face interaction through workshops, hikes, and tabling events to promote hemlock conservation. The manager will also collaborate with the HRI forestry crew on occasional field-based management projects. This is a dynamic position for an outgoing individual passionate about environmental stewardship and forest health.
What you'll do
- Manage volunteer recruitment and coordinate volunteer workdays.
- Facilitate educational outreach, including workshops, presentations, and hikes.
- Develop and execute content for social media, websites, and marketing materials.
- Maintain relationships with donors, stakeholders, and community members.
- Assist the forestry crew with field-based hemlock management activities.
What it takes
- 1-3 years of relevant professional experience or education.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to hike on uneven terrain while carrying up to 45 pounds.
- Willingness to obtain a North Carolina Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s license.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Paid Time Off, holidays, and a generous wellness stipend; reimbursements for mileage and travel expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
The position is based in Asheville, NC, and is primarily in-person, though it offers a flexible environment with potential for some remote work.
What is the compensation for this role?
The starting rate for the Community Engagement Manager is $22–$23 per hour, with adjustments based on experience.
What are the key field requirements?
Candidates must be able to perform outdoor work, including navigating uneven terrain, carrying 45 pounds of gear, and occasionally camping for field-based projects.
How do I apply for this job?
Interested candidates should fill out the HRI questionnaire and email a cover letter, resume, and three professional references as PDF attachments to [email protected].
How to apply
Apply directly on Hemlock Restoration Initiative's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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