H Environmental Educator – Rock Eagle

4-H Environmental Educator – Rock Eagle

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Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number: G/R28932P

Working Title:

4-H Environmental Educator – Rock Eagle
Department: CAES-Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Employment Type:

Employee
Location of Vacancy:
Rock Eagle 4-H Center
Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with Experience
Anticipated

Start Date:

05/01/2025
Posting Date: 04/07/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Duties/Responsibilities

Independently lead, teach, and manage K-12 grade students and chaperoning adults through multidisciplinary classes in an outdoor setting. Class subjects offered include a focus on ecology, team building, life history and outdoor skills. Percentage of time: 70

General support of overall center operations including and not limited to: maintenance and upkeep of facilities (cabins, classrooms, education materials, vehicles), operating UGA vehicles, dining hall and canteen support and assistance, and projects as needed. Percentage of time: 15

Animal care husbandry and maintenance for residential education reptiles, amphibians, aquatic tanks, raptors, chickens, small mammals and more. Percentage of time: 10

Lead staff responsibilities to support ongoing reservations and guests. Percentage of time: 5

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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 fitting for the posting include 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 fitting 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.
• Communicate effectively with youth and adults.
• Customer service and hospitality/food industry experience.
• Work in a team and 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.

Physical Demands

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 required.

Contact Information

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

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

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

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

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