H Environmental Educator – Rock Eagle

Posting Number: G/R28932P

Working Title:

4-H Environmental Educator – Rock Eagle

Department: CAES-Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Employment Type:

Employee

Schedule:

Schedule will vary based on the needs of the center

Anticipated

Start Date:

05/01/2025

Location:

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

This job is a temporary Environmental Educator at Rock Eagle 4-H Center located in Eatonton, Georgia. The primary responsibility is to independently lead K-12 grade students through multidisciplinary classes in an outdoor setting. Class subjects offered include life and earth science, ecology, team building, outdoor skills, and living history. Other responsibilities include animal care, maintenance of teaching areas and resources, facilities, grounds, and support of general operations of the facility.

• Independently lead, teach, and manage K-12 grade students and chaperone adults through multidisciplinary classes in an outdoor setting. Class subjects include ecology, team building, life history, and outdoor skills.
• Provide general support of overall center operations including maintenance and upkeep of facilities (cabins, classrooms, teaching materials, vehicles), operating UGA vehicles, dining hall and canteen support and assistance, and projects as needed.
• Perform animal care husbandry and maintenance for residential education reptiles, amphibians, aquatic tanks, raptors, chickens, small mammals and more.
• Lead staff responsibilities to support on‑going reservations and guests.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position:

• 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).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or

Competencies:

• Teaching qualities: commitment, genuine interest in youth development, strong passion for education, enthusiasm for life‑long learning and seek opportunities for connecting students with meaningful experiences in science and the natural world.
• Work qualities: dynamic personality, well developed communication skills, positive attitude, creativity, leadership ability, integrity, willingness to connect and build relationships, and desire to grow and be challenged.
• Skill in teaching a wide variety of subjects to K-12 grade youth.
• Skill in group management of adults and students.
• Broad knowledge of outdoor education and willingness to learn education content.
• Communicate effectively with youth and adults.
• Customer service and hospitality/food industry experience.
• Work in a team.
• Work independently.
• Be flexible and adaptable.
• Work with and care for live teaching animals (reptiles, amphibians, and others).
• Teach and work outside in buggy environments, extreme heat/cold and changing weather conditions.

Work when exposed to outdoor elements including but not limited to adverse physical and weather conditions. Willing to lift 20-40 pounds and walk approximately 3 miles daily. Driving.

Is this a Position of Trust?:
Yes

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

Is driving a requirement of this position?:
Yes

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

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 at hrweb.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Pre‑employment drug testing may be required for positions with high‑risk responsibilities. For more information, visit the UGA Background Check website.

Contact Details
Recruitment Contact Name:
Lauren Kuschner
Recruitment Contact Email: lnys