Individual Placement – Invasive Species Management

The Student Conservation Association is hiring for an Individual Placement in Invasive Species Management in Mauk, GA. The role involves managing invasive plants with a team, coordinating with state biologists, and traveling to various state lands. Required qualifications include experience in invasive species management and herbicide use. The position runs from May 18 to August 15, 2026, offers housing, and provides a weekly compensation of $680.
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


Mauk, GA



Schedule


May 18, 2026 – August 15, 2026



Key Duties and Responsibilities




Help coordinate with the state biologist to ensure equipment readiness for each project




Support the team in staying on schedule and meeting daily task goals




Assist with decision-making related to invasive species management tasks




Marginal Duties



Planting native species.

Required Qualifications




Prior experience managing invasive species




Experience with herbicide use




Invasive species mapping experience




Strong plant identification skills




GIS training




Experience working in a team environment




Preferred Qualifications




Chainsaw training




Herbicide application certification




UTV operation training




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


$680/weekly compensation; $825 travel allowance


All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.



Personal Vehicle Information



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.