Project Director, Middle Fork Greenway

~ We are a private, non-profit, non-governmental organization incorporated in North Carolina. Since our founding, we have protected over 18,000 acres in Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes and Yancey Counties. ~

In addition to protecting working farmland, BRC's efforts have resulted in the creation of state natural areas like Beech Creek Bog, Bear Paw and Bullhead Mountain. We continue to help Elk Knob State park expand its borders and in 2008 we led the way in establishing a 2,000-acre State Game Land preserve on Pond Mountain in Ashe County. 

Position Overview

The Middle Fork Greenway Project Director oversees all elements of the planning and implementation of the Middle Fork Greenway.

The Project Director reports to the Blue Ridge Conservancy Executive Director and works collaboratively with the MFG Executive Committee Chair, and BRC's Land Protection, Development and Communications staff.  

Responsibilities  

Responsibilities include: 

• Supporting the MFG Executive Committee and MFG Task Force;
• Cultivating beneficial relationships with local governments and community organizations; and
• Raising private and public capital and securing easements and right of way for the greenway. 

Compensation: An attractive compensation package will be tailored to the successful candidate's requirements. 

To Apply 

• If interested, please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to email your resume and cover letter to Maria Whaley.
• Resumes are being accepted through December 31, 2015.