TES 4-H Environmental Instructor - Seasonal/Residential

Auburn; Alabama; On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Room provided

Job summary

The Alabama 4-H Center is seeking a TES 4-H Environmental Instructor to lead environmental, outdoor and experiential education programs on the 264‑acre campus by Lay Lake. This role offers training opportunities and requires flexibility for Spring, Summer and Fall seasons.

Responsibilities include animal care, program upkeep and some maintenance; room is provided, and a two‑season or longer commitment is preferred for applicants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience, or an associate's degree, or a bachelor’s degree.
• Prior experience in environmental or outdoor education is preferred.
• Ability to engage youth in hands‑on learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate environmental, outdoor and experiential education programs (e.g., macroinvertebrates, herpetology, canoeing, climbing wall, challenge course).
• Provide animal care and support program maintenance and development.
• Perform general maintenance, groundskeeping, housekeeping and kitchen duties as required.

Skills

Outdoor education

Program facilitation

Animal care

Grounds maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + 2 years experience

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

We are excited to begin the search for a TES 4-H Environmental Instructor at the Alabama 4-H Center, which sits on 264 acres of lush rolling woodlands along the banks of Lay Lake, surrounded by the Cahaba River, Talladega National Forest, Cheaha Wilderness, and Oak Mountain State Park.

The position is located less than 35 miles from Birmingham and offers a range of training and educational opportunities, including 15 days of extensive staff training on all programs, Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid & CPR, and the Alabama Boating Certification Course for fall and spring seasons.

Preference will be shown to applicants interested in making a two‑season or longer commitment. Room will be provided.

Season Commitment

• Spring: Mid February – Mid May
• Summer: End of May – Mid August
• Fall: Mid August – Mid December

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a wide range of programs, including environmental, outdoor and experiential education such as macroinvertebrate studies, herpetology, canoeing, climbing wall, and challenge course (approximately 85% of time). Provide animal care (10%) and program maintenance and development (4%). General maintenance, grounds, housekeeping, and kitchen duties (1%) are also required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience OR
• Associate’s degree OR
• Bachelor’s degree

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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