Blue Ridge Parkway Multimedia and Communications IP

Multimedia and Communications Individual Placement

Host Site: NPS Blue Ridge Parkway

Location: Asheville, NC Blue Ridge Parkway Headquarters

Status: Full Time Individual Placement (AmeriCorps), 32 Weeks

Weekly Stipend: $650/week

AmeriCorps Award: Position is eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the program. Value of education award is $2,474.27 pre-tax.

Position Dates: April 2026 – November 2026

Positions Available: 2

About Conservation Corps North Carolina (CCNC)

The mission of Conservation Corps North Carolina (CCNC) is to empower young adults through meaningful outdoor work that benefits North Carolina’s land and water and creates healthy communities. CCNC is a program of Conservation Legacy that partners with public land managers in North Carolina to engage motivated young adults (ages 18-30) to complete challenging and impactful conservation service projects throughout the region. These projects aim to be meaningful, respectful, goal oriented, and work for the betterment of the land and for the future of conservation.   

About the Blue Ridge Parkway

The Blue Ridge region is an area steeped in tradition and is recognized worldwide for its natural and cultural richness. The Blue Ridge Parkway stretches 469 miles through the region, connecting Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Shenandoah National Park. Along the way, the Parkway ties together a diverse landscape and lifestyle--connecting the past with the present and preserving the region's heritage for the future. Blue Ridge Parkway Headquarters is in Asheville, North Carolina. 

For more information, visit:

• Blue Ridge Parkway: https://www.nps.gov/blri/learn/index.htm
• Asheville, NC: https://www.exploreasheville.com/things-to-do

Position Summary

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. 

*Note: Interns will participate in project team with NPS law enforcement and risk management professionals to support goals of a two-year motorcycle safety campaign, Rule the Ridge, designed to provide targeted messaging promoting motorcycle safety for a vulnerable Parkway user group. 

Schedule 

This position is held within the standard work week of Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week, with a possibility of occasional weekend shifts. 

Position Locations 

Two (2) positions are available at the following site. There will be travel throughout the term to various locations on the Blue Ridge Parkway. 

Blue Ridge Parkway – National Park Service. Park headquarters/office location in Asheville, NC. 

Minimum Requirements 

• 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, Skills, & Abilities 

• 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.

 Benefits 

Position is eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the program. Value of education award is $2,474.27(pre-tax). 

Living Allowance: $600/week (pre-tax) 

In addition to your resume, please submit a one-page cover letter highlighting why you are interested in this position and how your background and experience will help you succeed in this position. 

For more information, please contact CCNC Program Staff at rrobinson@conservationlegacy.org 

CCNC does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. 

"Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, political affiliation, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, 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 a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager."