OPS PROGRAM ASSISTANT - 37979300

State of Florida • Gainesville, FL

1d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) currently includes six staff members and 65 AmeriCorps national service members serving across 31 state parks and regional district offices. FLCC members focus on:

Managing invasive exotic plant species
Improving and assessing recreational trails
Recruiting and managing volunteers

Additionally, FLCC members are trained and available to deploy across Florida—and occasionally to other states—in response to natural disasters.

The incumbent in this role plays a critical part in the success of the FLCC program by:

Recruiting new AmeriCorps members
Supporting members in volunteer recruitment
Assisting with various program operations

Requirements

• Knowledge of:
• Florida’s natural and cultural resources
• Computer operations, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
• Principles of customer service and public relations
• Skill in:
• Interacting professionally, tactfully, and courteously with internal and external stakeholders
• Communicating clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Utilizing virtual communication platforms (e.g. Microsoft Teams, Zoom)
• Accurately preparing reports and documentation
• Managing and resolving conflicts constructively
• Ability to:
• Speak confidently in public, including both small and large group settings
• Assist in planning and coordinating large-scale, week-long events (typically held in March, August, and December)
• Follow verbal and written instructions accurately
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Interpret and apply relevant rules, directives, laws, regulations, and policies
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving techniques
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and meet travel requirements
• Uphold professional standards at all times
• Adapt to a fast-paced and continuously evolving work environment
• Ability to travel approximately one week per month.
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Interpretation training (CIG or equivalent)
• Graphic Design training
• Leadership training

Responsibilities

• Community Outreach
• Conduct outreach at events and community locations throughout the year
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community stakeholders
• Training
• Deliver training to AmeriCorps members on DEP branding policies and outreach best practices
• Recruitment
• Attend career fairs and recruitment events to promote FLCC opportunities
• Develop and implement engaging outreach strategies
• Post regularly on job boards and monitor applicant activity
• Contact potential candidates to schedule interviews and track enrollment progress
• Member Support
• Track and monitor member activities related to outreach, interpretation, and events
• Provide virtual and in-person support to members to help meet outreach and volunteer recruitment goals
• Content Creation
• Ensure all outreach materials comply with DEP branding and interpretation standards
• Review and approve presentations, flyers, and other outreach materials
• Coordinate with the DEP Communications Office for social media approvals
• Maintain and update program forms and documents for consistency and compliance
• Collaborate with the Interpretation Office on graphic design needs and approvals

Benefits

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements).
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan, for more information, please visit Corebridge Financial).
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• And more!
• For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed