AmeriCorps A.N.T. Full Term Position
Project A.N.T. focuses on habitat restoration by managing invasive plants in Florida State Parks. Members reduce invasive plant infestations through various land management techniques (herbicide use/manual removal), recruit volunteers, & educate park visitors about issues of invasive plants in natural ecosystems.
Requirements
• Must be able to complete an FBI/FDLE background check (free of charge) before the start date
• Must be able to attend orientation Week in March
• Must commit to full 1,700 hours of service over an 11-month period
• Must be 17 years of age with a parent’s note stating you can serve in the program
• Must have obtained at least a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to tolerate extreme and adverse conditions of Florida
• Understand that this is not employment, but national service through an AmeriCorps program
• Positive attitude
Training/Benefits Available
(Some may vary depending on project area)
• Interpretation
• Leadership
• Professional Development
• Conflict Resolution
• Disaster Response
• CPR/First Aid/AED
• Effective Communication
• Resume/Cover Letter Workshop (Life After AmeriCorps)
• Trail tools training
• Hatchet and Machete training/use
• Herbicide Application Training
• Use of large equipment
• Hauling trailers
• Park/District Specific
o S-130/S-190 (Wildfire Training)
o ATV/UTV Certification
o DEP Boater safety
o Scuba certification
o Tractor Training
o S-212 (Wildland Fire Chainsaw Training)
Monetary Benefits
• Loan deferment
• Childcare Assistance through AmeriCorps
• Full Term Members receive a $6,895.00 Education award at the completion of service
• Half - Term Members receive a $3,447.50 Education award at the completion of service
• Monthly Living Stipend: $1,550.00 for both half-term and full-term members
• Free health insurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Free access to Florida State Parks
What you can expect from your service
• Natural Resource Skills
• Plant identification
• Chainsaw training and use
• Hauling trailers
o Training and use of large equipment
o Tool maintenance (chainsaws, trail tools, herbicide application tools, hatchets, machetes, hand saws, vehicles, ATV, UTV)
o Safe use of herbicide application
o Participate in prescribed fire
o Create/maintain/improve public trails
• 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
• Community Outreach
• Flyer and graphic design and development
• Opportunity to recruit volunteers and lead volunteer projects
• Table at community events
• Participate in disaster response recovery efforts