Invasive Species Management

The Student Conservation Association is seeking members for a team focused on managing invasive species in Georgia from May to November 2025. Responsibilities include managing invasive plants on state lands, utilizing provided tools and equipment. Benefits include a travel allowance, weekly living allowance, and housing in a cabin. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible residents aged 16-30 or veterans aged 35 or younger.
Program Dates: 05/15/2025 – 11/22/2025

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 member team managing invasive species on the Georgia Coast and 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 various work activities will take the members 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:
• Travel allowance: $1,100 (personal vehicle required)
• Weekly living allowance: $300 / 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

For SCA’s COVID guidance, please refer to www.thesca.org/covid.

EO 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.