Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) - AmeriCorps Event Assistant Date: Jan 17, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 844903 Agency: Environmental Protection Working Title: Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) - AmeriCorps Event Assistant Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 37970062 Salary: $17.50 per hour Posting Closing Date: 01/31/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) – AmeriCorps Event Assistant Our Organization and Mission: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem. The mission of the Florida Conservation Corps is to develop natural and cultural resource leaders by connecting them to areas of critical need in conservation, preservation, interpretation and resource based recreation. The Work You Will Do: The Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) AmeriCorps program is a 27-year-old grant funded program administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Florida Park Service with up to 65 AmeriCorps members serving at state parks throughout Florida. FLCC staff work out of a north central location to recruit, manage, train, and/or support the AmeriCorps members and their site supervisors, while ensuring grant compliance. In addition FLCC staff and site supervisors work together to support the members throughout their service with one objective being that the members complete their 900 or 1,700 hour contracted term of service between February and December 31st while having an AmeriCorps experience in the Florida Park Service. The Event Assistant position will assist FLCC in the preparation and implementation of roughly 8-10 in person member events that take place annually between February and December. They will assist with creating/updating event documents, activities and trainings, participate in communication with presenters, purchase needed items, track event tasks, organize various event items, and participate in the implementation of the Service Learning Project (SLP – March), Member Outreach Development (MOD – April), AmeriCorps Disaster Response 100 (ADRT 100 – April) Florida Folk Festival (FFF – May), AmeriCorps Disaster Response 200 (ADRT 200 – June/July), Mid-Year Service Project (MYSP – August), Fire Fest (FF – October), and the Year End Service Project (YESP – December). This individual will work closely with the Assistant Program Coordinators and should expect to travel up to 1-week for each event. To learn more about national service programs, the Florida Park Service, and FLCC you can visit: https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/what-americorps https://www.floridastateparks.org/FLCC What you can expect from your service + Professional development + Introduction to federal and state policy and guidelines + Organize and/or participate in large in-person events in a team environment + Introduction to building AmeriCorps based member trainings for events + Network and build relationships with natural resource professionals + + Event Coordination + Work with FLCC staff, members, and sites to identify event needs + Create and extract pre and post survey data to determine ways to meet members’ needs at our events while also meeting grant requirements. + Assist in the coordination of multiple communicative elements including email/phone/virtual/in-person meetings with potential and/or confirmed presenters for events. + Purchase items needed for event coordination and implementation success + Program Development + Contribute to the personal and professional development of AmeriCorps members + Contribute to the success of program events and grant compliance + Assist with finding ways to positively impact member service + Assist with the coordination of grant required trainings + Ensure the program is grant compliant with trainings + Maintain inner and outside agency community partner relationships The Difference You Will Make: This position will directly impact the Florida State Parks by working toward the improvement of Florida’s natural communities, recruiting state park and program volunteers, the education of members and park visitors, and trail enhancement. How You Will Grow: DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly. Where You Will Work: Florida Conservation Corps Office Gainesville, FL Gainesville is the county seat of Alachua County, Florida, and the largest city in North Central Florida. Gainesville serves as the cultural, educational, and commercial center for the north-central Florida region. Gainesville's numerous parks, museums and lakes provide entertainment to thousands of visitors. Because of its beautiful landscape and urban "forest," Gainesville is considered one of the most attractive cities in Florida. The Benefits of Working for the Florida Conservation Corps AmeriCorps Program: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes: + Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*). For more details consult with People First at 877-562-7287 or go to: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility\_and\_enrollment/ops\_employees + Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com (https://www.myfloridacfo.com/DeferredComp/) + State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). (For more information, please click Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) (https://opsfl.aigrs.com/plan-details/social-security-alternative-plan) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan; + Flexible Spending Accounts; For more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com . Pay: $17.50 per hour Your Specific Responsibilities: + Event Coordination – Assists with various tasks to prepare and implement our in-person AmeriCorps Program events. + Event Content Creation Assistance – creates, updates, and/or reviews schedules, guiding documents, presentations, and other content used to prepare and implement AmeriCorps Program in person events. + Event Communication Assistance – emails, calls, participates in virtual and in person meeting(s) with FLCC staff and community partners assisting with member trainings and activities during the to preparation and implementation stages of the AmeriCorps program in person events. + Event Task Tracking/Monitoring Assistance – Each event has an individual Excel task tracking database. This position will assist in tracking the progress of tasks and monitor the overall timeline in which items must be complete to successfully implement the event on time. + Event Training – Assist with the development and implementation of event trainings. + Event Implementation – Attends and participates in each event for the full duration of the event. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: KNOWLEDGE OF: + Florida ecosystems and resource management techniques + Recreation principles + Event Coordination SKILL IN: + Communicating effectively verbally, in writing, and in person + Utilizing a computer including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite + Organization and Prioritization techniques and practices ABILITY TO: + Work independently with minimal supervision + Organize and prioritize as needed + Understand and apply rules, directives, laws, regulations, and policies + Work and communicate effectively with others + Use problem-solving techniques + Maintain a valid driver’s license + Always maintain professional standards + Work in a fast-paced, constantly changing work environment + Work away from home at event locations for up to 1-week at a time for 10-15 hour days with FLCC team + Lift 40 pounds and assist in transporting items or other supplies 100 pounds or more for events Other Job-Related Requirements for this position: This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and to answer questions through the following email addresses: HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Location: GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32641 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32307 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32601 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32605 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32606 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32607 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32608 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32609 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32611 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32653 Nearest Major Market:Gainesville