Working at Land of Sky

Land of Sky Regional Council prides itself on providing outstanding benefits that support individual achievement while building a team environment. In addition to the traditional benefits of health and life insurance, retirement, and a robust paid leave plan, staff also have options for a more flexible schedule which includes tele-working as appropriate. Our family-friendly atmosphere ensures staff have every opportunity to prioritize and build a positive work-life balance.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Retirement and 401K Plans
Life Insurance • Supplemental Insurance
Long Term Disability Leave
Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays
Compensation/Reimbursement for Eligible Travel

Our Core Values

Regionalism
Well-Being of the Region: Healthy People • Healthy Economy • Healthy Ecosystems
Family-Friendly Work Environment
Leadership, Teamwork and Creativity
Fiscal Accountability
Continuous Improvement and Self-Renewal
Excellence in Public Service
Technical Competence
Compassion
Strong Local Governments

Job Openings

Project Manager - Helene Recovery

**Currently reviewing applications.

Position - Full Time with Benefits
Starting Salary - $60,000 - $65,000
Closing Date - Open until filled

Land of Sky Regional Council is currently seeking experienced, self-motivated, and detail-oriented candidates for the position of Project Manager. These positions have a disaster recovery focus, particularly on project management and grant writing/development for recovery funding such as CDBG-Disaster Recovery, USDA, EDA, and NC Department of Environmental Quality. These positions are to assist highly impacted communities in WNC connect to resources for long-term recovery. The positions are funded through a Cooperative Agreement with USDA’s Rural Development Division.

Positions could be structured as full-time or part-time to suit needs and individuals. Individuals with local government experience, including those retired from NC local or state government, or federal government are encouraged to apply.

The position requires coordination across multiple jurisdictions; independent judgment and initiative in the performance of duties; and knowledge of grant writing, project development, and familiarity with federal and/or state programs is preferred. The project managers will work in coordination with local, state, and federal government; councils of government; and other partners to ensure collaboration and meets community needs. The project manager must also be able to adhere to specific grant program requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate or Bachelor degree in accounting, public administration, planning, business management, project management or related field and minimum of two years’ experience, or a minimum of 5 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
Public sector experience preferred but not required.
Ability to communicate with general public and professional staff in oral/written forms.
Grant and technical writing proficiency.
Requires knowledge in project management, budget management, and supporting software, including the Microsoft suite of software.

How to Apply

To apply for job openings at Land of Sky Regional Council, please complete and send ALL of the following:

Resume
Cover Letter
Completed Job Application - Download and save to your local device before completing.You must have Adobe Reader to open the application. To download: www.adobe.com

Email: info@landofsky.org
Mail or drop off in-person at: Land of Sky Regional Council 339 New Leicester Hwy., Suite 140, Asheville, NC 28806
Fax to: 828-251-6353

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