Florida Conservation Corps; FLCC): Project R.O..R

Overview

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 serve under one of two project areas:
Project A.N.T. (Ameri Corps Nonnative Plant Terminators) or 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 R.O.A.R. members are placed throughout Florida. They work directly with DEP staff to identify parks in need of volunteer recruitment and outreach. Members may create outreach material while managing DEP's volunteer tracking systems.

In addition, these members work with FLCC’s A.N.T. (Ameri Corps Non-native Plant Terminators) to assist them with volunteer and outreach goals.

Florida Conservation Corps Members serving under Project R.O.A.R. will educate state park visitors and their surrounding communities about the threats posed by invasive plants, and act as advocates for state park trail user accessibility. They recruit volunteers and uphold the Florida State Park mission. They work closely with park service staff to identify parks in need of volunteers and interpretation. They will also work alongside FLCC Project A.N.T. members, who focus on invasive plant management, trail maintenance, and outreach.

• Leadership Skills (assist parks and Ameri Corps members coordinate/manage volunteer-based events and outreach material development)
• Professional Development (intro to federal & state guidelines, managing various databases, conflict resolution)
• Community Outreach (flyer and graphic design/development, volunteer recruitment, park events, and FLCC promotion)
• On/off-site Training:
  Interpretation, Leadership, Disaster Response, CPR/First Aid/AED, Communication, Resume/Cover Letter Workshop, and district/park specific training
• Monetary benefits: monthly stipend ($2,200), loan deferment, childcare assistance, onsite/offsite training, SNAP assistance, health insurance, Member Assistance Plan (comparable to an EAP), Worker's Compensation, and free housing (available at specific locations)

A 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; enjoys public speaking; interested in outreach; proficient with computers and multiple design platforms.

Members serving under Project R.O.A.R. will educate state park visitors and communities about invasive plants, advocate for trail accessibility, recruit volunteers, and support the Florida State Park mission. They will work with park service staff to identify parks in need of volunteers and interpretation. They will also collaborate with FLCC Project A.N.T. members to support invasive plant management, trail maintenance, and outreach.

Program Type:
Ameri Corps State / National

Program:
Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC):
Project R.O.A.R.

Program Start/End Date: 09/01/2026 - 07/31/2027

Work Schedule:

Full Time

Education Level: College graduate

Age Requirement:
Minimum 17, Maximum 99

Program Locations:
Florida

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

Contact:
Lauren Natwick, 4801 Camp Ranch Rd, Gainesville, FL 32641, , FLCC

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