Florida Conservation Corps; FLCC - AmeriCorps Non-native Plant Terminators; .N.T

Posting Closing Date: 08/07/2026

The Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) Ameri Corps program is a 30-year-old program administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Florida Park Service with Ameri Corps Volunteers serving at state parks throughout Florida. Ameri Corps Volunteers serving under FLCC Project A.N.T. (Ameri Corps Nonnative plant Terminators) serve as pairs in approximately 25 state parks, focused on habitat restoration through the management of invasive exotic plants.

Ameri Corps 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 Ameri Corps Volunteers for this position will report daily to onsite park management, and submit service data to FLCC staff based in Gainesville, FL.

Ameri Corps Volunteers are required to serve 1,700 hours between September 2026 – July 31, 2027. This equates to approximately 35 – 40 hours per week. To find out more about Ameri Corps, National Service, and the program you can visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). https:///FLCC

• Natural Resource Skills
  • 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
  • Participate in prescribed fire
  • Create/maintain/improve public trails
• Professional Development
  • 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
  • Community Outreach
  • 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

• Florida ecosystems and resource management techniques
• Recreation principles

• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• Utilizing a computer including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite

• Attend In-person orientation October 2026 (Dates TBD)
• Complete 1,700 hours between September 1st – July 31st, 2027
• Successfully complete background and fingerprint check
• Accurately prepare reports
• Interact with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful, and courteous manner
• Participate in resource management tasks, including but not limited to non-native plant removal which may include application of herbicide
• Follow verbal and written instructions/directions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Work outdoors in inclement weather
• Perform physical labor
• Lift 40 pounds and assist in transporting items or other supplies 100 pounds or more
• Properly wear uniform

• Must successfully pass background check

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

• Remove non-native invasive plants using various techniques
• Serve 1,700 hours before July 31st
• Assist with outreach goals as assigned
• Complete monthly timesheet
• Complete quarterly report
• Complete grant required training
• Attend mandatory FLCC events

Monthly Living Stipend: $2,200.00

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate…