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Join in on the Fun!
Spirit of the Land 2010 is here! Please join us in our annual joint fundraiser with Athens Land Trust for a festive gathering with excellent food, wine, music, and art.
Mark your calendars-
- Art & Exhibit Sale: June 4 – June 26
- Opening Reception: June 6
- Gallery Talk: June 17
- Gala Event: June 26
If you are interested in donating a silent auction item or becoming a sponsor this year, please contact our Executive Director Steffney Thompson at steffney99@gmail.com.
For a full list of the events, visit here.
Food will be catered by Farm 255 and wine will be provided by Gosford Wine.
Community Involvement
Thank you to Hotel Indigo for their wonderful support for land conservation in our region! They will be donating a portion of the proceeds from their “Go Green” Music Series to ORLT and Athens Land Trust (ALT).
To buy tickets for the “Go Green” Music Series, which will have 14 concerts between June 2010 and June 2011, visit Hotel Indigo’s site or click here!
Annual Celebration of the Land
Our annual Celebration of the Land membership event took place on Nov. 1 and thanks to all our members who participated, it was a huge success! Nick and Jane Bath generously shared their land for the day and about 25 members took part in the fun. There were mule-drawn wagon rides, creek-side hikes, homemade cookies and cider, and bluegrass music. We look forward to celebrating with you again next year!
Looking for an internship?
We are currently seeking a Fall intern who will assist the land trust with fund raising and outreach/membership activities. The position would be unpaid but available for class credit.
Responsibilities would include:
Updating and managing ORLT’s Web site, Facebook page, and Flickr account.
Assist ORLT with its primary fundraiser, Spirit of the Land. This event, consisting of an art exhibit (opening 6/6) and a gala event (6/26) is done in partnership with the Athens Land Trust. There will be pre-event and post-event tasks.
Help plan and implement new membership campaign.
Clerical work: answering e-mails, etc.
Plan, coordinate and promote new events or opportunities such as benefit concerts, percentage nights, speaking engagements, membership events, etc.
Create quarterly newsletter.
Desired skills: Background in non-profits or advertising, and public relations preferred. Applicants must be self-motivated and have excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience with social media and graphic design a plus.
Schedule: Flexible hours. This internship could be full or part-time, to be determined in consultation with ORLT and applicant.
To Apply: Please send your resumé, cover letter, and two writing samples to oconeeriverlandtrust@gmail.com.
380 Meigs Street · Athens, GA 30601 • Telephone: (706) 552-3138 • E-Mail: steffney99@gmail.com