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.
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Store Manager (part-time) Sylva Linings Resale Store.
The manager will oversee the store operations including staff and volunteer supervision, receipt of donations and inventory, customer relations and store organization.
Minimum qualifications are two years supervisory experience, two years retail experience preferred. Strong customer service skills, ability to multi-task. Work effectively with diverse populations. Good judgement in making decisions and computer skills.
Ability to work limited Saturdays.
A pre-employment drug test, driving record and background check are required.
This part time position works up to 30 hours a week.
Benefits include:
Annual/sick leave
13 paid holidays
Matching Retirement Plan
Please apply to join our work family and to help serve our community at MPI, 2177 Asheville Road, Waynesville, NC 28786 or 154B Medical Park Loop, Sylva NC 28779 or www.mountainprojects.org. EOE/AA
Retail Store Associate-Sylva Location-part time
Mountain Projects, Inc. is currently accepting applications for a part-time Retail Store Associate in our Sylva location to provide a pleasant shopping experience for our customers.
Cashier, open and close the store at designated times. Price items and restock. Assist in 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.
Benefits include:
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
Waynesville Resale Store Associate
Assist customers, operate register, and receive donations. Assist with store stocking and cleanliness. Smiling face, friendly, kind, and compassion for helping others. Strong customer service skills with two years’ retail experience.
This position has long periods of standing. Up to 20 hours a week, schedule will vary, and will require some limited Saturday work.
Benefits include:
13 paid holidays per year
Paid vacation and sick leave.
Retirement benefits.
Please apply at MPI 2177 Asheville Road, Waynesville, NC 28786 or at www.mountainprojects.org EOE/AA
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.
Head Start and Early Head Start positions we will give $1,000 for applicants who meet the qualifications for the job posting and $500 for applicants who do not meet the required qualifications.
Center Supervisor at Kneedler Child Development Center (full time)
Need a career change? 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 qualification. 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 solving.
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.
Benefits included in this position:
37-hour work week
Health Insurance with Mountain Projects paying 85% of the monthly premium.
Dental and Vision coverage.
Short/Long term disability and life insurance paid by Mountain Projects.
Matching retirement plan
13 paid holidays a year
Annual and sick leave
To be considered please apply at www.mountainprojects.org AA/EOE
Head Start Teacher-full time (Haywood and Jackson County)
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.
Minimum qualifications are a Child Development Associate Certificate or Preschool Certificate. Preferred qualifications are an Early Childhood Education degree from an accredited community college. Supervisory experience working with diverse populations.
Has lead responsibility for the primary care of children enrolled in the classroom. Develops and utilizes daily lesson plans, across all domains that are developmentally appropriate for all children. Our staff support the facilitation of developmental screenings, on-going assessments, and recording of outcome data to determine future instruction as well as participate in home visits and parent-teacher conferences as requested by the teacher.
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.
Benefits included in this position:
37-hour work week
Health Insurance with Mountain Projects paying 85% of the monthly premium.
Dental and Vision coverage.
Short/Long term disability and life insurance paid by Mountain Projects.
Matching retirement plan
13 paid holidays a year
Annual and sick leave
To be considered please apply at www.mountainprojects.org AA/EOE
Teacher Assistant (Haywood County)
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.
Assist teacher in implementing all educational and developmental aspects of the Head Start Program in the classroom. Responsible for implementation of the Head Start Performance Standards and North Carolina Childcare regulations pertaining to the operation of the assigned classroom. 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.
Minimum Qualifications: Preschool Certificate or CDA. Preferred Qualifications: Early Childhood Education degree from an accredited community college.
Must have an adequate vehicle, valid driver license and insurance; local travel sometimes required. Criminal background checks and pre-employment drug screens are required. Along with random drug testing.
We offer competitive wages based on experience and certifications/education.
Benefits included in this position:
37-hour work week
Health Insurance with Mountain Projects paying 85% of the monthly premium.
Dental and Vision coverage.
Short/Long term disability and life insurance paid by Mountain Projects.
Matching retirement plan
13 paid holidays a year
Annual and sick leave
To be considered please apply at www.mountainprojects.org AA/EOE
Head Start/Early Head Educational Coach-Part time
Are you looking for a new career? Head Start/Early Head Start program is looking for an individual who supports effective teaching strategies that lead to a positive outcome for the children within the classroom settings.
Minimum qualifications are bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field. At least 3 years of experience teaching children 0-5. A coach must have excellent written and verbal skills. Must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the basic principles of appropriate childhood education.
Responsible for providing ongoing coaching for Head Start and Early Head staff. Train individual teachers and assistants in planning, developing, and implementing the curriculum. Observe teaching staff and share observations and recommendations with teachers. Coach and mentor classroom staff, supporting curriculum and facilitating assessment-based planning using Teaching Strategies Gold, CLASS, ITERS and ECERS. Work effectively with families with diverse social, economic, and educational backgrounds. Good judgement in making decisions, computer skills and multi-task and problem solving.
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.
Benefits included in this position:
Matching Retirement Plan
13 paid holidays a year
Annual and sick leave
To be considered please apply at www.mountainprojects.org AA/EOE
Floater (Haywood and Jackson Counties)
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 Counties)
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.
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
Senior Companion Project Coordinator
This person will be actively involved with community organizations, AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers, and volunteer stations. Assessing volunteer needs in the community, planning, and developing all phases of the project operation. Provides coordinated pre-service orientation, in service instruction, and overall supervision of AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers. Attending training conferences conducted or authorized by AmeriCorps. Preparing and submitting applications and requests for amendments in the electronic grants system.
Minimum qualifications include an associate degree and five years’ experience with seniors. Computer literacy is a must. Applicants should possess the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
Benefits included in this position:
37 Hour work week.
Health Insurance with Mountain Projects paying 85% of the monthly premium.
Dental and Vision coverage.
Short/Long term disability and life insurance paid by Mountain Projects.
Matching Retirement Plan
13 paid holidays a year
Annual and sick leave
Please apply to join our work family and to help serve our community at MPI, 2177 Asheville Road, Waynesville, NC 28786 or www.mountainprojects.org. EOE/AA
Foster Grandparent Project Coordinator:
This person will be actively involved with community organizations, AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers, and volunteer stations. May serve as the representative of the sponsor in signing and AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program Operations Handbook Chapter 5: Project Staff Version 2022.1 34 approving official project documentation, including project reports, memoranda of understanding, and letter of agreement for in-home assignments. Assessing volunteer needs in the community, planning, and developing all phases of the project operation. Provides coordinated pre-service orientation, in service instruction, and overall supervision of AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers. Attending training conferences conducted or authorized by AmeriCorps. Preparing and submitting applications and requests for amendments in the electronic grants system.
Minimum qualifications include an associate degree and five years’ experience with seniors. Preferred qualifications are BA in Human services field or equivalent in experience. Computer literacy is a must. Applicants should possess the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
Benefits included in this position:
37 Hour work week.
Health Insurance with Mountain Projects paying 85% of the monthly premium.
Dental and Vision coverage.
Short/Long term disability and life insurance paid by Mountain Projects.
Matching Retirement Plan
13 paid holidays a year
Annual and sick leave
Please apply to join our work family and to help serve our community at MPI, 2177 Asheville Road, Waynesville, NC 28786 or www.mountainprojects.org. EOE/AA
Housing Counselor
This is a full-time position that provides counseling to individuals in a wide range of areas, including pre-purchase/first time homebuyer counseling, foreclosure prevention, loss mitigation, rental counseling, and financial management/budgeting to assist in obtaining the American Dream of Homeownership.
Minimum Qualifications: BS degree in Related field. This position requires passion and willingness to encourage those interested in homeownership. Must be willing to obtain HUD Housing Counseling Certification. Ability to multi-task, work with diverse populations and strong people skills required.
Preferred qualifications same as minimum qualifications except banking experience helpful.
Valid driver license and insurance are required. Some travel required. Criminal background checks along with pre-employment drug testing are required. Also, random drug screening is part of the job requirements.
Benefits included in this position:
37 Hour work week.
Health Insurance with Mountain Projects paying 85% of the monthly premium.
Dental and Vision coverage.
Short/Long term disability and life insurance paid by Mountain Projects.
Matching Retirement Plan
13 paid holidays a year
Annual and sick leave
To be considered please apply at www.mountainprojects.org AA/EOE.
Affordable Housing Manager
Mountain Projects is seeking a full-time Affordable Housing Manager.
The Affordable Housing Manager is tasked with developing and expanding affordable workforce housing opportunities in our service area, by managing the USDA-Self Help Housing Program and Housing Counseling Center, etc.
Minimum qualifications are two years related experience with a bachelor’s degree in related field. Must be able to multi-task and have strong people skills. Should possess the ability to work effectively with diverse populations. Must have a passion to preserve the American Dream of Home Ownership, non- traditional houses may be required.
Necessary skills and experience include public speaking, written communications, strong leadership, fundraising, grant writing and project management.
Benefits included in this position:
37 Hour work week.
Health Insurance with Mountain Projects paying 85% of the monthly premium.
Dental and Vision coverage.
Short/Long term disability and life insurance paid by Mountain Projects.
Matching Retirement Plan
13 paid holidays a year
Annual and sick leave
Please apply to join our work family and to help serve our community at MPI, 2271 Asheville Road, Waynesville, NC 28786 or www.mountainprojects.org. EOE/AA
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