Garden & History Program Specialist, Rock Eagle

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

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a passionate Garden & History Program Specialist to enhance educational experiences at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center. This role involves planning and maintaining a teaching garden, developing community programs, and providing engaging educational support to youth and adult groups. Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, creativity, and a genuine interest in history, particularly from the 1800-1950s. The position requires effective communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Join a team dedicated to fostering a love for the environment and history while making a positive impact on participants' lives.

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge in the field through apprenticeship or education.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Planning and planting a teaching garden for youth interaction.
• Providing educational support for environmental education programs.
• Maintaining teaching spaces and curriculum development.

Skills

Creativity

Flexibility

Communication Skills

Leadership Abilities

Work Ethic

Knowledge of Natural Environment

Ability to Work Independently

Program Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, natural science, environmental education, biology, forestry, outdoor education or related fields

2-year degree or professional certificate

Tools

Basic First Aid

CPR Instructor Certification

Red Cross Instructor Status

Job description

Garden & History Program Specialist, Rock Eagle

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Posting Details

Posting Number S13164P

Working Title Garden & History Program Specialist, Rock Eagle

Department CAES-Rock Eagle 4-H Center

About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

Position Information:

Classification Title: Public Service Paraprofessional/Professional

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree (in education, natural science, environmental education, biology, forestry, outdoor education or related fields) are preferred. Seeking individuals who exhibit creativity, flexibility, communications skills, leadership abilities, and a strong work ethic.

Position Summary

The Garden and History Program Specialist is an integral position for the Rock Eagle 4-H Center (Eatonton, GA) Environmental Education department, and the person in this role will give direct instructional support to participants in the Environmental Education and Summer Camping programs, as well as adult/youth conference groups attending Rock Eagle 4-H Center. The Garden and History Program Specialist will be responsible for the following areas:

• Planning and Planting of a Teaching Garden: 72’ x 85’ garden planted seasonally and designed for youth interaction with crops. Tasks will consist of planning crops, plot rotations, harvesting, record keeping, managing garden staff.
• Development of a community garden program.
• Historic buildings: Sterling House, Elizabeth House, Tompkins Inn, and several covered teaching spaces.
• Upkeep of pioneer tools: brace and bit, shaving horse, saws, pullies, etc.
• Upkeep of Blacksmith Forge.
• Care for live animals: 14 chickens and 2 sheep.
• Native American Classes and Curriculum; including statewide education boxes available for check out.
• Rock Eagle Hike Curriculum and materials that relate to Forest Ecology and the Rock Eagle Effigy.
• Diane Davies Natural History Museum historic exhibits.

Additional responsibilities include seasonal education staff training, curriculum development, and maintenance of teaching spaces, and class materials. Someone who is creative, dependable, and has a service-based mentality would be a good fit for this role. A person with a genuine interest in history (especially of the 1800-1950s timeframe) would be able to express that passion in this role.

Daytime, evening, and weekend work are often necessary. During the summer months the Program Specialist will assist with programs and activities for the summer camping program.

The Garden and History Program Specialist will need to achieve Red Cross Instructor status for First Aid/ CPR and ACCT Level 2 instructor status to facilitate our high ropes course. Training will be provided at no cost to the employee.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Knowledge in the planning and coordinating of youth education programs.
• Ability to provide programmatic and facilitation support for the environmental education program. Fundamental knowledge of computers and applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with youth and adults.
• Ability to achieve instructor status in CPR, and basic first aid.
• Broad knowledge of the natural environment and comfort working outdoors.

Physical Demands

• Work in adverse physical and weather conditions.
• Walk at least 4 miles daily.
• Lift 50 pounds.
• Driving as needed to perform job tasks.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

Yes

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact Name: Lauren Kuschner

Recruitment Contact Email: [e-mail]

Recruitment Contact Phone: [Phone Number]

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents