H Environmental Educator - Student Assistant

Position Summary

This job is a temporary Environmental Educator at Georgia 4-H Centers. 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. Additional responsibilities include animal care, maintenance of teaching areas and resources, facilities, grounds, and support of general operations of the facility.

• Independently lead classes for K‑12 grade students.
• Animal care and maintenance of teaching areas.
• Assisting other departments and providing general support of overall center operations.

Coursework in Biology, Education, Environmental Education, Forestry, Natural Resources, Outdoor Education, Science, or a related field.

First Aid/CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain).

• Commitment, genuine interest in child development, dynamic personality, well-developed communication skills, creativity, and leadership ability.
• Skill in teaching a wide variety of subjects to K‑12 grade youth.
• Broad knowledge of outdoor education and ability to work in an outdoor setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with youth and adults.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work with and care for live teaching animals (reptiles, amphibians, and others).
• Willingness to be trained in high and low ropes course facilitation.

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. Requires driving.

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. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

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, 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 (hrweb).