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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 two Project areas, Project A.N.T. (AmeriCorps 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 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, 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, & district-specific training. Monetary benefits: monthly stipend ($1,550), loan deferment, childcare assistance, onsite/offsite training, SNAP assistance, free health insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Worker's Compensation, and free housing (available at specific locations). Requirements: Has a valid driver’s license, is able to complete an FBI/FDLE background check (free), has a high school diploma or equivalent, able to tolerate extreme environmental conditions of Florida.

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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 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. In addition, serve alongside FLCC Project A.N.T. members, who focus on invasive plant management and trail maintenance.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , housing provided at only some locations , Living Allowance , Training , Health Coverage .

Terms :
Uniforms provided and required .

Service Areas :
Environment .

Skills :
Public Speaking , Environment , Community Organization , Computer Program Skills , Communications , Conflict Resolution , First Aid , Leadership , Education , General Skills , Disaster Services , Team Work , Computers/Technology , Youth Development , Writing/Editing , Recruitment .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

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

Program Start/End Date
02/05/2024 - 12/31/2024

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations	FLORIDA

Accepting Applications
From 10/09/2023 To 02/29/2024

Contact	Lauren Natwick
4801 Camp Ranch Rd
Gainesville FL 32641
352-204-4528
FLCC@FloridaDEP.gov
www.floridastateparks.org

Listing ID	70005


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