Individual Placement – Invasive Species Management (west Central Georgia)

The Student Conservation Association is seeking an Individual Placement for Invasive Species Management in Mauk, GA, from May 18 to August 15, 2026. The role involves a team managing invasive plants on state lands, including mapping, treatment, and herbicide application. Housing is provided on-site, and the position offers a weekly allowance of $480 plus travel compensation. Candidates should have plant and invasive species identification skills.
Position Summary


This position will be part of a 4 SCA member team managing invasive species in West Central Georgia. One member will be a team lead. This work will focus on managing high priority invasive plants. A special emphasis will be given to managing invasive species on state lands. The Georgia DNR will provide tools such as chainsaws, brush cutters, hand tools, ATV/UTVs, various herbicides and other supplies needed to conduct invasive species management work. The work will entail traveling to several managed state lands in southwest Georgia, allow the crew to explore many of the unique natural communities found in our state.



Location


Mauk, GA



Schedule


May 18, 2026 – August 15, 2026



Key Duties and Responsibilities




Invasive species mapping




Invasive species treatment




Hand pulling




Herbicide application




Marginal Duties




Native seed collection




Brush clearing




Planting native species




Required Qualifications




Ability to work in extreme conditions




Plant identification




Invasive species identification




Preferred Qualifications




Invasive species control




Chainsaw operation




GIS experience




Herbicide application




UTV operation




Hours


40 per week



Living Accommodations


Housing is provided in a cabin on state property. Some shared bedrooms and shared common areas.


All necessary kitchen supplies, pots, plates, cutlery, etc. are provided. Beds are twin and the team member will need to provide their own linens.



Compensation


Weekly allowance is $480; Travel allowance is $825


All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.



Additional Benefits


AmeriCorps: Not Eligible



Equal Opportunity Statement


The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.