4-H Environmental Educator – Camp Jekyll

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia seeks a temporary 4-H Environmental Educator for Camp Jekyll to lead engaging K-12 lessons in coastal, marine, and earth sciences, while supervising groups of students and chaperones outdoors.

The role also covers center operations, animal care for live teaching species, and coordinating guest services with staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Experience teaching and youth development.
• Ability to manage groups of adults and students.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead, teach, and manage K-12 students and chaperones through multidisciplinary classes in outdoor settings.
• Support center operations: facilities, dorms, classrooms, materials, vehicles; operate a UGA vehicle; dining hall support; complete projects.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Outdoor education

Animal care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Education, Environmental Education, Forestry, Natural Resources, Outdoor Education, Science, or related field

Job description

Job Title

4-H Environmental Educator – Camp Jekyll

Posting Number

G/R32499P

Location

Camp Jekyll

Responsibilities

• Independently lead, teach, and manage K-12 grade students and chaperone adults through multidisciplinary classes in an outdoor setting. Class subjects include coastal ecology, life science, earth science, and marine science. (60%)
• Provide general support of overall center operations including maintenance of facilities, dorms, classrooms, education materials, and vehicles; operate a UGA vehicle; offer dining hall support and assistance; and complete projects as needed. (25%)
• Perform animal care and husbandry for residential educational reptiles, amphibians, marine invertebrates, coastal fishes, and other species. (10%)
• Lead staff responsibilities to support ongoing reservations and guest services. (5%)

Position Summary

This temporary Environmental Educator position at Camp Jekyll involves independent instruction of K-12 students in multidisciplinary environmental science topics and support of center operations, animal care, and staff coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Education, Environmental Education, Forestry, Natural Resources, Outdoor Education, Science, or related field.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Teaching abilities with a commitment to youth development and education.
• Strong communication skills, positive attitude, creativity, leadership, integrity, and a collaborative spirit.
• Skill in teaching a wide variety of subjects to K-12 youth.
• Ability to manage groups of adults and students.
• Broad knowledge of outdoor education and willingness to learn new content.
• Effective communication with youth and adults.
• Customer service and hospitality/food industry experience.
• Teamwork and independent work capacity.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Animal care skills for live teaching animals (reptiles, amphibians, etc.).
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions and temperatures.

Physical Demands

Work in outdoor environments, including exposure to adverse physical and weather conditions; lift 20–40 pounds; walk approximately 3 miles daily; driving required.

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact Name: Andi Corcelli

Recruitment Contact Email: [e-mail]