Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC): Project A.N.T.

Americorps•Gainesville, FL

79d•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC): Project A.N.T. The Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) AmeriCorps Program is administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Half-term members serve 900 hours 6 months in Florida State Parks. FLCC members will serve under one of two Project areas, Project A.N.T. (AmeriCorps Nonnative plant Terminators) Project R.O.A.R (Regional Outreach and Awareness Recruiters). Members are required to work 35 - 40 hours per week and must have a positive attitude. Project A.N.T. focuses on habitat restoration by managing invasive plants. Members reduce invasive plant infestations through various land management techniques (herbicide use/manual removal), recruit volunteers, & educate park visitors about issues of invasive plants in natural communities. Benefits: • Natural Resource Skills (plant identification, chainsaw use, herbicide application, prescribed fire training) • Professional Development (intro to federal & state guidelines, conflict resolution, coordinate/participate in large-scale projects) • Community Outreach (Flyer/graphic design, volunteer recruitment, outreach events, FLCC promotion) • Training Available in/off-site: Interpretation, Leadership, Disaster Response, CPR/First Aid/AED, Effective Communication, Resume/Cover Letter Workshop, and various Park specific training. • Monetary benefits: monthly stipend ($2,200), loan deferment, childcare assistance, SNAP assistance, health insurance, Member Assistance Plan (comparable to EAP), Workers Compensation, & free housing (only at specific locations). Applicants cannot identify the park they would like to serve in on the application. Qualified applicants will be contacted directly by FLCC staff regarding specific service locations for interviews. Requirements: Has a valid driver's license, is able to complete an FBI/FDLE background check (free), has a high school diploma or equivalent, able to tolerate extreme environmental conditions of Florida.

Requirements

Has a valid driver's license
is able to complete an FBI/FDLE background check (free)
has a high school diploma or equivalent
able to tolerate extreme environmental conditions of Florida

Responsibilities

Florida Conservation Corps Members serving as part of Project A.N.T. (AmeriCorps Non-native plant Terminators) focus heavily on invasive plant management and trail improvement in Florida's State Parks.
Members spend a majority of their time outdoors in Florida's harsh environments treating and removing invasive plants through the use of herbicides and manual efforts (herbicide safety/application training provided), surveying for invasive plants, and performing trail improvements.
Members also recruit volunteers to assist with invasive plant management and educate park visitors and the local community about the harm caused by invasive plants.
Service duties may also include disaster relief response training/deployment (depending on availability and preference), native plant restoration, coordinating large scale projects, and promoting Florida State Parks.