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). Full Term Members serve 1,700 hours over 11 months. FLCC members will serve under one of two Project areas, Project A.N.T. (Ameri Corps 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, and educate park visitors about issues of invasive plants in natural communities.

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 and deployment, native plant restoration, coordinating large scale projects, and promoting Florida State Parks.

• 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, and free housing at specific locations.

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

Program Type:
Ameri Corps State / National

Project:
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 Requirements:
Minimum 17, Maximum 99

Program Locations: FLORIDA

Accepting Applications:
From 05/05/2026 To 08/31/2026