Description
Project R.O.A.R. (Regional Outreach Awareness Recruiters) members are stationed throughout the Florida Park Service district administration offices and some state parks, working closely with district and park staff toward volunteer recruitment and management goals. These members spend the year recruiting volunteers through various outreach techniques including; developing interpretive materials, hosting events at parks, participating in tabling opportunities, program and state park promotion etc. Project R.O.A.R. members also assist with volunteer management and recognition efforts. They are educators for environmental stewardship, and help foster the service-related mindset. They also have the opportunity to participate in disaster relief within the state of Florida.
Site supervisors at the district or park itself are responsible for conducting interviews.
Project R.O.A.R. (Regional Outreach Awareness Recruiters) members are stationed throughout the Florida Park Service district administration offices and some state parks, working closely with district and park staff toward volunteer recruitment and management goals. These members spend the year recruiting volunteers through various outreach techniques including; developing interpretive materials, hosting events at parks, participating in tabling opportunities, program and state park promotion etc. Project R.O.A.R. members also assist with volunteer management and recognition efforts. They are educators for environmental stewardship, and help foster the service-related mindset. They also have the opportunity to participate in disaster relief within the state of Florida.
Site supervisors at the district or park itself are responsible for conducting interviews.
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Living Allowance
$1550
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$1550 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
TRAINING/BENEFITS AVAILABLE (SOME VARY DEPENDING ON LOCATION/RESOURCES)
• Interpretation
• Leadership
• Professional Development
• Conflict Resolution
• Outreach/Interpretation
• Disaster Response (AmeriCorps Disaster Response Team)
• CPR/First Aid/AED
• Effective Communication
• Resume/Cover Letter Workshop (Life After AmeriCorps)
• Interview tips and technique
• Trail maintenance & tools training
• Hatchet and machete training/use
• Herbicide application training
• Use/maintenance of large equipment
• Hauling trailers, use, and safety
• Park/District Specific
• S-130/S-190 (Wildfire Training)
• ATV/UTV Certification
• DEP Boater safety
• Scuba Certification
• Tractor Training
MONETARY BENEFITS
• Loan deferment
• Childcare Assistance through AmeriCorps
• Full Term (Feb - Dec) Members receive a $7,395.00 Education award at the completion of service
• Half - Term (July - Dec) Members receive a $3,697.50 Education award at the completion of service
• Monthly Living Stipend: $1,550.00 (pending approval for increase to $2,200) for both half-term and full-term members
• Free health insurance through FLCC Program
• Access to Member Assistance Program
• Free access to Florida State Parks
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCE (VARIES WITH LOCATION/RESOURCES)
• An AmeriCorps experience in our Florida State Parks
• Natural resource management individual and group projects
• Plant identification
• Chainsaw training and use
• Water sampling
• Interpretive material creation (presentations, flyers, videos, programs, etc)
• Network with FISC, CISMA, Forestry, FWC, FTA, ACT, and other natural resource management organizations/groups - attend events to represent FLCC
• Endangered/protected species monitoring
• Training and use of large equipment (tractors, marsh masters)
• Tool maintenance (chainsaws, trail tools, herbicide application tools, hatchets, machetes, hand saws, vehicles, ATV, UTV)
• Hike over various Florida terrain (no, it's not all flat) and see parts of state parks not seen/open to public
• Cultural/historical resource rehabilitation
• Participate in prescribed fire
• Create/maintain/improve public trails
• Professional development
• Introduction to federal and state policy and guidelines
• Experience entering data and retrieving reports for progress tracking
• Manage and/or participate in strike teams and service projects
• Network and build relationships with natural resource professionals
• Community outreach and interpretation
• Flyer and graphic design and development
• Opportunity to recruit volunteers and lead volunteer projects
• Table at community events
• Participate in disaster response recovery efforts
• Participate in park events (Florida Folk Festival/Fire Fest, other)
Education Benefits
GED/High School Diploma
Education Requirements
GED
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Uniforms provided and required
Subject to criminal background check