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

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Job description

Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC): Project R.O.A.R. The Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) AmeriCorps Program is administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Members serve 1700 hours in Florida State Parks. FLCC members will serve under one of three Project areas, Project A.N.T. (AmeriCorps Nonnative plant Terminators), Project T.R.E.C. (Trail Restoration and Enhancement Corps), 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 regionally throughout Florida and work directly with DEP staff to identify parks in need of volunteer recruitment and outreach. Members may create outreach material while learning to navigate and manage DEP volunteer tracking systems. In addition, these members work with FLCC's two other project areas virtually to assist members with volunteer and outreach goals. Members are encouraged to cross-project collaboration. Benefits: • Leadership Skills (assist parks/AmeriCorps members coordinate/manage volunteer-based events, 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, & district-specific training. Monetary benefits: monthly stipend ($1,500), loan deferment, childcare assistance, onsite/offsite training, SNAP assistance, free health insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Workers Compensation, and free housing (available at specific locations). Requirements: Has a valid driver's license, able to complete an FBI/FDLE background check (free), has a high school diploma or equivalent, able to tolerate extreme environmental conditions of Florida. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : Florida Conservation Corps Members serving under Project R.O.A.R. (Regional Outreach and Awareness Recruiters) will educate state park visitors and their surrounding communities about the threats posed by invasive exotic plants, as well as be advocates for state park trail user accessibility. These members will also work closely with management staff to identify parks in need of volunteers and interpretation. Additionally, members may recruit, train, and manage volunteers while following DEP Covid-19 policy, to serve alongside FLCC Project A.N.T. and Project T.R.E.C members, who focus on invasive exotic plant management and trail maintenance. Program Benefits : Training , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service . Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Uniforms provided and required . Service Areas : Community Outreach , Disaster Relief . Skills : Recruitment , Community Organization , First Aid , Disaster Services , Writing/Editing , Conflict Resolution , Communications , Public Speaking , Education , Team Work , Youth Development , Computer Program Skills , Environment , Computers/Technology , General Skills , Leadership .

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