Invasive Species Technician – AmeriCorps (8-Week)

Conservation Legacy; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 127,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Award

Weekly living allowance $500 plus $200

On-site housing

Uniform shirts

PPE supplied

Public Land Corps Certification

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Conservation Legacy, in partnership with Canaveral National Seashore, seeks an Invasives Technician Team Lead for an 8-week AmeriCorps term. You will lead invasive species control, track treatments, and maintain equipment in coastal habitats near Titusville, FL.

Responsibilities include herbicide mixing, safety compliance, and data recording while supporting environmental restoration efforts and on-site housing is available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Preferred experience with herbicides and plant identification.
• Willingness to work in hot, humid field conditions and adapt to variable schedules.

Responsibilities

• Conduct invasive species control by mixing and applying herbicides to target species.
• Track activities with location, target species and application data.
• Maintain equipment, PPE, and inventory of herbicides.
• Participate in daily safety talks and follow PPE protocols.

Skills

Herbicide mixing

Plant identification

Field safety in extreme conditions

Driver insurability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS units

Pesticide handling

Job description

Conservation Legacy, in partnership with Canaveral National Seashore, seeks an Invasives Technician Team Lead for an 8-week AmeriCorps term. You will lead invasive species control, track treatments, and maintain equipment in coastal habitats near Titusville, FL.

Responsibilities include herbicide mixing, safety compliance, and data recording while supporting environmental restoration efforts and on-site housing is available.