Individual Placement - Invasive Species Management (West Central Georgia)

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 

Brunswick, 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.