Individual Placement - GA DNR Natural Resources

Position Summary

Georgia DNR is undertaking a landscape level project to restore native groundcover in coastal Georgia utilizing local ecotype seeds. To achieve this GA DNR has developed a native groundcover seed production nursery at Altama Plantation Wildlife Management Area near Brunswick GA. In this nursery GA DNR is focused on growing over 50 native groundcover species from seed collected from reference site in the regions. These species will be grown on in production style rows and from these rows seed will be harvested. These seeds will then be distributed onto sites identified that have low diversity groundcover.

Location

Brunswick, GA

Schedule

October 16, 2025 - January 14, 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Help run the native groundcover seed production nursery at Altama Plantation WMA;
Propagation of native plants into the production rows and general maintenance of the rows through mowing, weeding, and herbicide;
Conduct seed collections across the nursery, catalog and properly store seeds;
Help evaluate, prioritize, and distribute seed mix on restoration sites;

Marginal Duties

Assist with other land management activities including prescribed fire (training provided) and invasive species control.

Required Qualifications

BS in Natural Resources, Biology, Horticulture or related field. Ability to drive a tractor, UTV, 4x4 truck. Some experience in the natural resources field. Good plant identification skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a nursery or doing plant propagation.

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

If needed we can provide housing on site at Altama Plantation WMA; Shared single gender rooms with ensuite bathroom; Shared kitchen and laundry facilities on site

Compensation

$600/ week

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

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits

Defensive Drive Training
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.