H Environmental Educator – Camp Jekyll

Posting Number

G/R32499P

4-H Environmental Educator – Camp Jekyll

CAES-Jekyll Island

Employee

Schedule may vary based on the needs of the center

Commensurate with Experience

08/24/2026

03/21/2026

Yes

Camp Jekyll

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This job is a temporary Environmental Educator at Camp Jekyll, located on Jekyll Island, 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, and marine science. 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 coastal ecology, life science, earth science, and marine science. (60%)
• General support of overall center operations including and not limited to maintenance and upkeep of facilities (dorms, classrooms, education materials, vehicles), operating a UGA vehicle, dining hall support and assistance, and projects as needed. (25%)
• Animal care, husbandry and maintenance for residential education reptiles, amphibians, marine invertebrates, coastal fishes, and more. (10%)
• Lead staff responsibilities to support on-going reservations and guests. (5%)

Temporary Service/Maintenance

Non-Exempt

1.00

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)

• Teaching qualities fit for the posting include commitment, genuine interest in youth development, strong passion for education, enthusiasm for life‑long learning, and seeking opportunities for connecting students with meaningful experiences in science and the natural world.
• Work qualities fit for the posting include dynamic personality, well‑developed communication skills, positive attitude, creativity, leadership ability, integrity, willingness to connect and build relationships, and the 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively with youth and adults.
• Skill in customer service and hospitality/food industry experience.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
• Ability to work with and care for live teaching animals (reptiles, amphibians, and others).
• Ability to 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.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Candidates may also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test for high‑risk positions, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.