Florida Conservation Corps; FLCC): Project .N.T

The Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) Ameri Corps 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 in one of two project areas:
Project A.N.T. (Ameri Corps Non‑native Plant Terminators) and 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.

• Manage invasive plant infestations through herbicide use and manual removal.
• Survey for invasive plants and perform trail improvements.
• Recruit volunteers and educate park visitors and the local community about invasive plant issues.
• Participate in disaster relief response training and deployment when available.
• Coordinate large‑scale projects and promote Florida State Parks.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to complete an FBI/FDLE background check.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to tolerate extreme environmental conditions in Florida.

• Monthly stipend of $2,200.
• Loan deferment, childcare assistance, SNAP assistance.
• Health insurance and Member Assistance Plan (comparable to EAP).
• Workers Compensation and free housing at specific locations.
• Training:
  Interpretation, Leadership, Disaster Response, CPR/First Aid/AED, Effective Communication, Resume/Cover Letter Workshop, and park‑specific training.
• Professional Development:
  Introduction to federal & state guidelines, conflict resolution, and participation in large‑scale projects.
• Natural Resource
  
  Skills:
  
  Plant identification, chainsaw use, herbicide application, prescribed fire training.
• Community Outreach:
  Flyer/graphic design, volunteer recruitment, outreach events, FLCC promotion.

• Program Type:
  Ameri Corps State / National
• Start/End Date: 02/01/2026 - 07/31/2026
• Work Schedule:
  
  Full Time
• Education Level: Some college
• Age Requirement:
  Minimum 17, Maximum 99
• Location:
  
  FLORIDA
• Accepting Applications:
  From 11/25/2025 To 02/01/2026

• Disaster Relief
• Community Outreach
• Environment
• Education

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

Lauren Natwick
4801 Camp Ranch Rd
Gainesville FL 32641
352‑204‑4528
FLCC
www.floridastateparks.org