Florida Conservation Corps - R.O.A.R. AmeriCorps Member

State of Florida

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) AmeriCorps program is a 27-year-old program administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Florida Park Service with members serving at state parks throughout Florida. Project R.O.A.R. members are placed regionally throughout Florida and work directly with DEP staff to identify parks in need of volunteer recruitment and outreach. Members may create outreach materials while learning to navigate and manage DEP volunteer tracking systems. In addition, these members work with FLCC’s other project areas to assist members with volunteer and outreach goals. Members are required to serve 900 hours between February 2nd – July 31st, 2025. This equates to approximately 35 – 40 hours per week. To find out more about AmeriCorps, National Service, and the program you can visit: https://www.americorps.gov/about https://www.floridastateparks.org/FLCC Regional Outreach Awareness Recruiter (R.O.A.R. Member) R.O.A.R. Members directly impact the Florida State Parks by serving in all five-state park district, focused on supporting volunteer recruitment and management while developing outreach material, supporting their AmeriCorps counterparts in outreach and promotional endeavors, while also participating their district’s outreach and interpretation goals. The R.O.A.R. position is located with the Florida Conservation Corps AmeriCorps Program which is managed by the Bureau of Natural and Cultural Resources.

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 March 16th – 20th
Ability To Complete 900 hours between February 2nd – July 31st, 2025
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 outreach efforts in and out of Florida State Parks throughout district or designated host site.
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 FBI/FDLE background check
Must successfully pass NSOPW check
Valid Driver’s License
Lift 40 pounds