Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) - AmeriCorps Non-native Plant Terminators (A.N.T.)

State of Florida•Alachua, FL

7d•$2,200 - $2,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) AmeriCorps program is a 30-year-old program administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Florida Park Service with AmeriCorps Volunteers serving at state parks throughout Florida. AmeriCorps Volunteers serving under FLCC Project A.N.T. (AmeriCorps Nonnative plant Terminators) serve as pairs in approximately 25 state parks, focused on habitat restoration through the management of invasive exotic plants. AmeriCorps Volunteers help to reduce invasive exotic plant infestations through various land management techniques but also educate park visitors and surrounding communities through outreach and interpretation, as well as recruit volunteers to support their exotic plant management endeavors. FLCC AmeriCorps Volunteers for this position will report daily to onsite park management, and submit service data to FLCC staff based in Gainesville, FL. AmeriCorps Volunteers are required to serve 1,700 hours between September 2026 – July 31, 2027. This equates to approximately 35 – 40 hours per week. This position will directly impact the Florida State Parks by working toward improvement of natural communities, volunteer recruitment, education, and trail enhancement.

Requirements

Knowledge of Florida ecosystems and resource management techniques.
Knowledge of recreation principles.
Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Skill in utilizing a computer including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to attend In-person orientation October 2026 (Dates TBD).
Ability to complete 1,700 hours between September 1st – July 31st, 2027.
Ability to successfully complete background and fingerprint check.
Ability to accurately prepare reports.
Ability to interact with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful, and courteous manner.
Ability to utilize a computer including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to participate in resource management tasks, including but not limited to non-native plant removal which may include application of herbicide.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions/directions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
Ability to perform physical labor.
Ability to lift 40 pounds and assist in transporting items or other supplies 100 pounds or more.
Ability to properly wear uniform.
Must successfully pass background check.

Nice To Haves

Plant identification
Chainsaw training and use
Training and use of large equipment
Tool maintenance (chainsaws, trail tools, herbicide application tools, hatchets, machetes, hand saw, vehicles, ATV, UTV)
Safe use of herbicide application
Introduction to federal and state policy and guidelines
Experience entering data and retrieving reports for progress tracking
Organize and/or participate in strike teams and service projects
Network and build relationships with natural resource professionals
Flyer and graphic design and development
Opportunity to recruit volunteers and lead volunteer projects
Table at community events
Interact and educate park visitors
Participate in disaster response recovery efforts

Responsibilities

Reduce invasive exotic plant infestations through various land management techniques.
Educate park visitors and surrounding communities through outreach and interpretation.
Recruit volunteers to support exotic plant management endeavors.
Report daily to onsite park management.
Submit service data to FLCC staff.
Participate in prescribed fire.
Create/maintain/improve public trails.
Remove non-native invasive plants using various techniques.
Assist with outreach goals as assigned.
Complete monthly timesheet.
Complete quarterly report.
Complete grant required training.
Attend mandatory FLCC events.