4-H Environmental Educator - Fortson

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is hiring a 4-H Environmental Educator for the Fortson 4-H Center. The role focuses on leading and teaching K-12 students through outdoor multidisciplinary classes. Responsibilities include managing class subjects such as ecology and life sciences and supporting overall center operations.

The candidate will also be involved in animal care and maintain educational materials. Applicants are encouraged to contact Central HR for assistance with the application process.

This position promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead and teach K-12 grade students in outdoor classes.
• Support overall center operations, including facility upkeep.
• Care for residential education animals, including reptiles and farm mammals.
• 5%: Lead staff responsibilities to support on‑going reservations and guests.

Job description

Position: 4-H Environmental Educator - Fortson

Department: CAES-Fortson 4-H Center

Employment Type: Employee

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Responsibilities

• 60%: Independently lead, teach, manage K-12 grade students and chaperone adults through multidisciplinary classes in an outdoor setting. Class subjects offered include a focus on ecology, life science, earth science, living history and more.
• 20%: General support of overall center operations such as maintenance and upkeep of facilities (dorms, classrooms, education materials, vehicles), operating UGA vehicles, dining hall support and assistance, and projects as needed.
• 15%: Animal care husbandry and maintenance for residential education reptiles, amphibians, farm mammals, poultry and more.
• 5%: Lead staff responsibilities to support on‑going reservations and guests.

Equal Opportunity 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, or 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].