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Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) – AmeriCorps Regional Outreach Awareness Recruiters (R.O.A.R)
Our Organization and Mission:
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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.
The Work You Will Do:
The Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) AmeriCorps program is a 27-year-old program administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Florida Park Service with members serving at state parks throughout Florida.
Members 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.
Project R.O.A.R. members are placed regionally throughout Florida and work directly with DEP staff to identify parks in need of volunteer recruitment and outreach.
To find out more about AmeriCorps, National Service, and the program you can visit:
https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/what-americorps
https://www.floridastateparks.org/FLCC
What you can expect from your service:
- 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
The Difference You Will Make:
This position will directly impact the Florida State Parks by working toward improvement of natural communities, volunteer recruitment, education, and trail enhancement.
How You Will Grow:
DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.
The Benefits of Working for the Florida Conservation Corps AmeriCorps Program:
- Loan deferment
- $7,395.00 Education award after the completion of service
- Monthly Living Stipend: $2,200.00
- No cost insurance premium (deductibles still required)
- Access to Member Assistance Program
- Free access to state parks
Your Specific Responsibilities:
- Table at park and community events
- Contact and recruit potential volunteers
- Assist with outreach goals as assigned
- Complete monthly timesheet
- Complete quarterly report
- Complete required training
- Create interpretive programs
- Attend mandatory FLCC events
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Florida ecosystems and resource management techniques
- Recreation principles
- Volunteer recruitment and outreach principles
SKILL IN:
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing
- Utilizing a computer including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite
ABILITY TO:
- Attend In-person orientation March 17th-21st 2025
- Complete 1,700 hours between February 3rd – December 31st, 2025
- Successfully complete background and fingerprint check
- Interact with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful, and courteous manner
- Work outdoors in inclement weather
- Perform physical labor
- Lift 40 pounds and assist in transporting items or other supplies 100 pounds or more
This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment.
DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).
