Employment Opportunities
General Information
Mountain Projects continually take applications for all positions. These include (but are not limited to) van drivers, cooks, in-home caregivers, Head Start teachers and associate teachers, as well as case managers. If you want to apply for a position with us, please drop by our office at 2177 Asheville Road and ask for a staff application. Check this page often for current job openings and training opportunities. If you are interested in a job description please contact Kim Henry at khenry@mountainprojects.org. Please specify the position for which you are interested.
As a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization, under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, Mountain Projects is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). To learn more, visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
Certified Application Counselor- Swain and Graham Counties
Are you an outgoing person with a passion for equitable access to healthcare in rural Western NC? Mountain Projects, Inc. is immediately seeking a part time to full-time Certified Application Counselor for Swain and Graham County. This is a grant funded position.
Job Duties:
- Conduct education and outreach to uninsured individuals and community partner agencies
- Share information regarding the Federally facilitated Marketplace, including:
- Eligibility requirements for federal tax subsidies and cost-sharing subsidies.
- Eligibility for Qualified Health Plans on the FFM, Medicaid and North Carolina’s Health Choice and how to enroll in qualified health plans, Medicaid, and Health Choice on the marketplace website
- Meet with individuals and facilitate plan selection based on the needs of the individual/family or the small business seeking health insurance coverage, assess tax implications and premium and cost-sharing requirements, application submission, renewal, and disenrollment processes.
- Help people understand how premium tax credits work and their potential financial impact.
- Facilitate eligibility determinations for qualified health plans, Medicaid, and Health Choice and premium tax subsidies.
- Provide referrals to appropriate agencies, including the North Carolina Department of Insurance for applicants and enrollees with grievances, complaints, questions, or need for other social services.
Qualifications: Candidates applying for this position should have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work autonomously and with other team members
- Experience with Medicaid, VA, Medicare, Individual health insurance and safety net health care providers
- Prior experience assisting clients.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong writing skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft outlook
- Public Speaking experience
- Willingness to travel up to 50%
To be considered please apply at www.mountainprojects.org AA/EOE
Waynesville Resale Store:
Mountain Projects, Inc. is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Donation Pickup Person. This person will assist with picking up items that have been donated to the store. Loading and unloading these items. Help with maintaining a neat and organized vehicle. The ability to lift and carry 50 pounds at least 50 feet required. Schedule will vary, and may include some Saturday’s. Please apply at MPI 2177 Asheville Road, Waynesville, NC 28786 or at www.mountainprojects.org EOE/AA
Sylva Linings Resale Store:
Mountain Projects, Inc. is currently accepting applications for a part-time Retail Store Associate to provide a pleasant shopping experience for our customers. Cashier, open and close the store at designated times. Price items and restock. Assist sorting donations and help maintain a clean and orderly store.
This position has long periods of standing. The ability to lift 35 pounds is required. Up to 25 hours a week, schedule will vary, and will include some Saturday’s. This position comes with 13 paid holidays per year, paid vacation, sick leave and retirement benefits. Please apply at MPI 2177 Asheville Road, Waynesville, NC 28786 or at www.mountainprojects.org EOE/AA
Food Services
Part-Time Cook/Deliver
Come be part of a team that helps feed our children and seniors a healthy, well-balanced meal. Mountain Projects Food Service is looking for a part-time (25 to 30 hours per week) cook/deliver. Responsibilities include food preparation, kitchen clean-up, packing and transporting meals to sites and cleaning up of vehicles and carriers.
High school diploma or equivalent. A valid North Carolina driver license is required. Criminal background checks along with drug testing are required. This position receives annual/sick leave, 13 paid holidays and retirement.
Please apply to join our work family and to help serve our community at MPI, 2177 Asheville Road, Waynesville, NC 28786. Apply at www.mountainprojects.org. AA/EOE
Head Start programs prepare America’s most vulnerable young children to succeed in school and in life beyond school. We are committed to ensuring children and families are engaged with highly qualified staff who have the heart, spirit, and knowledge base to support the achievement of children and families. Head Start/Early Head Start staff welcome children and families from diverse backgrounds and create a safe, loving, developmentally appropriate environment that promotes emotional/social growth and provides a rigorous school readiness experience.
Center Supervisor at Kneedler Child Development
Are you looking for a new career? Head Start/Early Head Start program is looking for an individual who cares about their community and wants to make a difference and improve the lives of children and families.
A four-year degree in Child Development, Early Education or a related field is the preferred qualifications. Minimum qualifications are supervisory experience working with diverse populations.
Responsible for the supervision of four childcare classrooms: (2 preschool and 2 infant/toddler classrooms). Each position must have the ability to work effectively with coworkers, parents and children. Work effectively with diverse populations. Good judgement in making decisions, computer skills and multi-task and problem solve.
Valid driver license and insurance are required. Some travel required and home visits may be necessary.
Criminal background checks along with drug testing are required.
We offer competitive wages based on experience and certifications/education. You will also receive full time (10 months) benefits that include health, dental and vision insurance, retirement, long and short term disability and life insurance.
To be considered please apply at www.mountainprojects.org AA/EOE
Head Start Teacher Assistant (Haywood and Jackson County)
Description: Assist direct and implement all educational and developmental aspects of the Head Start Program in the classroom. Responsible to the Center Supervisor for implementation of the Head Start Performance Standards and North Carolina Child Care regulations pertaining to the operation of the assigned classroom.
Minimum Qualifications: Child Development Associate Certificate or Preschool Certificate
Preferred Qualifications: Early Childhood Education degree from an accredited community college
Type of Skills Needed: Ability to work effectively with coworkers, parents, and children; ability to work effectively with diverse populations; uses good judgment in making decisions; computer skills; able to multi-task and problem solve.
Other requirements, if applicable: Must have an adequate vehicle, valid driver license and insurance; local travel sometimes required, must occasionally go into homes of Head Start children for home visits, criminal background checks along with random drug testing.
Floater (Haywood and Jackson County)
Come work for a team that cares for their community and wants to improve the lives of children and families. Are you looking for a career change?
Assist teaching staff with all educational and developmental aspects of the Head Start Program in the classroom. Responsible to the Center Supervisor for implementation of the Head Start Performance Standards and North Carolina Child Care regulations pertaining to the operation of the assigned classroom.
Minimum Qualifications is a High School Diploma or GED. North Carolina Child Care credentials is preferred.
Ability to work effectively with coworkers, parents, and children; ability to work; effectively with diverse populations; uses good judgment in making decisions; computer skills; able to multi-task and problem solve.
Must have an adequate vehicle, valid driver license and insurance; local travel sometimes required, must occasionally go into homes of Head Start children for home visits.
Criminal background checks along with random drug testing.
We offer competitive wages based on experience and certifications/education. You will also receive full time benefits that include health, dental and vision insurance, retirement, long and short term disability and life insurance. Plus 13 paid holidays.
To be considered please apply at www.mountainprojects.org AA/EOE
Cleaner/Closer (Haywood and Jackson County)
Are you looking for a career change. Come work for a team that cares for their community and wants to improve the lives of children and families.
Come help support our teachers in cleaning and maintaining center to meet all federal, state and local guidelines. Then work in the afternoon to meet child ratios for wraparound services.
High School or GED is the minimum qualifications. Experience working with 0-5 population. Ability to work effectively with coworkers, parents and children. Work effectively with diverse populations. Good judgement in making decisions, computer skills and multi-task and problem solve.
Valid driver license and insurance are required. Some travel required and home visits may be necessary.
Criminal background checks along with random drug testing are required.
We offer competitive wages based on experience and certifications/education. You will also receive full time benefits that include health, dental and vision insurance, retirement, long and short term disability and life insurance. Plus 13 paid holidays.
To be considered please apply at www.mountainprojects.org AA/EOE.
Head Start Family Service Worker – Haywood County
AA Required, in Social work, counseling, human/family services. BA preferred. Good record keeping/paperwork experience preferred. This position requires good time management, good judgment and problem solving skills and the ability to work well with diverse families. This is a 10 month position with full time benefits. EOE/AA. Initial sign on bonus of $1,000 for the first year given in $250 quarterly increments. HIGHLY COMPETITIVE WAGES. Head Start employees are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). To learn more, visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
Head Start Assistant Teacher – Haywood & Jackson Counties
An Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education is mandatory for this position, must also have the ability to assume the responsibilities of the teacher when absent, work well with parents and co-workers, good judgment/problem solving skills. Candidate must be able to work well with diverse families. Basic computer skills and 2 yrs. experience preferred. Full-time with benefits. Applications will be taken at our website www.mountainprojects.org EOE/AA. Initial sign on bonus of $1,000 for the first year given in $250 quarterly increments.
Head Start employees are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). To learn more, visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service. HIGHLY COMPETITIVE WAGES.
Head Start Teacher – Haywood & Jackson Counties
Has lead responsibility for the primary care of children enrolled in the classroom. Develops and utilizes daily lesson plans, across all domains that is developmentally appropriate for all children. Our staff support the facilitation of developmental screenings, on-going assessments, and recording of outcome data in order to determine future instruction as well as participate in home visits and parent-teacher conferences as requested by the teacher. Minimum Qualifications include an AA degree in Early Childhood Development. Supervisory experience working with diverse populations. Mountain Projects, Inc. Head Start/Early Head Start program is looking for teachers who care about their community and who want to make a difference and improve the lives of children and families. Initial sign on bonus of $1,000 for the first year given in $250 quarterly increments. Head Start employees are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). To learn more, visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service. HIGHLY COMPETITIVE WAGES.
Rotating Substitute Teacher – Haywood County
Candidates must have a high school diploma/GED, Child Care Credentials I & II, be able to assume the responsibilities of teacher when absent, work well with all staff members, have good judgment/problem solving skills and the flexibility to work with diverse families. Computer skills and 2 yrs. experience in child care preferred. 10 months position with full time benefits. Please apply at www.mountainprojects.org EOE/AA. Initial sign on bonus of $1,000 for the first year given in $250 quarterly increments. Head Start employees are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). To learn more, visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service. HIGHLY COMPETITIVE WAGES.
Transit Driver Part-Time – Haywood County
Mountain Projects is recruiting Part-Time Transit Drivers. Must be willing to work flexible hours up to 29 hours per week. Must have a good knowledge of Haywood County; possess a valid NC driver’s license with a good driving record. The Federal Transit Authority requires that all transit employees participate in a drug and alcohol screening program and all related continuing education programs.
Position requires a minimum high school diploma or GED and one year of driving experience is preferred. Applications will be taken at Mountain Projects, Inc., 2177 Asheville Rd, Waynesville 28786 or 25 Schulman St, Sylva, 28779 or you may go to our website www.mountainprojects.org and fill out an application on line. EOE/AA
