Invasive Species Management

The Student Conservation Association is hiring interns for Invasive Species Management in Georgia. The role involves managing invasive plants across various locations, including state lands and barrier islands. The position offers a weekly allowance, housing in a cabin, and eligibility for an AmeriCorps education award. Candidates must have a driver's license and personal vehicle, and be between 16-30 years old or veterans aged 35 or younger.
About us:

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands on environmental conservation programs for youth and young adults. Program participants protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks, and community green spaces across the country.

Program Description:

This position will be part of a 4 SCA intern team managing invasive species on the Georgia Coast and West Central Georgia. One senior 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 various work activities will take the interns across much of Georgia including many of the Barrier Islands off the Georgia's coast and allow the crew to explore many of the unique natural communities found in our state.

Member Benefits:
• Weekly living allowance: $680 / week
• Housing will be in a cabin provided on a State Wildlife management area.
• Eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the position.

Member Qualifications:
• Drivers license
• Personal vehicle required

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans aged 35 or younger, at the start of the position. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Additional:

Must be eligible to serve as an AmeriCorps Member.

This includes:
• Being a citizen, permanent resident, or national of the United States;
• Being at least 18 years or older;
• Having a high school diploma or equivalent;

Conditions of Employment

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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.