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

AmeriCorps • Full-time • FL, US • 6m ago

The Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) AmeriCorps Program is administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Full Term Members serve 1,700 hours over 11 months. 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 do this 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 Opportunities 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 at specific locations. 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.

Member Duties : 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 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.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage , housing available at some locations , Stipend , Training .

Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Uniforms provided and required .

Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Disaster Relief , Education , Environment .

Skills :
Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Conflict Resolution , Leadership , Public Speaking , Recruitment , General Skills , Environment , Team Work , Natural Resource Management .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

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

Program Start/End Date

09/01/2026 - 07/31/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement