OPS Florida Camps Environmental Educator

Overview

• Job Description
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• Job No: 536598
• Work Type: Full Time
• Location: In the State of Florida
• Categories: Early childhood education/Childcare
• Department:  - AG-4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

OPS Florida 4H Camps Environmental Educator

• You will play a key role in creating engaging and hands-on environmental experiences. Your responsibilities will include:
• Organizing, delivering, and evaluating 100 educational programs focused on Florida's vital natural resources (land, air, soil, water) for students in grades K-12 through on-site and outreach programs.
• Utilizing 4-H Environmental Education curriculums that foster a love for the environment and learning.
• Collaborating with fellow team members to create a lasting, positive impact on our Florida youth.

• Tangible benefits:
  Biweekly living stipend $760- $860
• Earn a Segal Ameri Corps Education Award for completion of your term of service
• Ameri Corps member housing may be available on-site
• Loan deferment and interest forbearance on qualified student loans while in service
• Childcare benefits may be available for members with children under 13
• Health insurance is available for FULL-TIME members
• Explore additional benefits for Ameri Corps
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• Be part of transforming the lives of youth through hands-on environmental learning
• Connect with a strong network of youth development and environmental professionals and fellow educators

• Your journey with us begins with comprehensive onboarding focused on crucial areas such as UF Human Resources, 4-H Standards, Youth Protection, and grant expectations
• Orientation and mid-year training are required and will include overnight travel

• Experiential Learning:
  You will learn how to make education engaging and actionable
• Behavior Modification Techniques:
  Equip you with strategies to guide the youth effectively
• Ongoing Professional Development:
  Monthly check-ins and continuous training based on member needs
• Environmental
  
  Education:
  
  You will learn a myriad of curriculum based on Florida's natural ecosystems
• Grant standards training

• Your performance will be monitored through mid-term and end-of-term evaluations to ensure a high-quality educational delivery.
• Bi-weekly timesheet reporting, monthly data reports, and quarterly narrative reports of educational programs delivered.
• Program Director:
  Samatha Brown, 4-H Ameri Corps Program Director, sbrown
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• On-site Supervisor:
  Ariel Blanton, 4-H Camp Timpoochee Camp Director, ablanton,
• On-site Supervisor:
  Bill Tillet, 4-H Camp Cloverleaf Camp Director, wtillett,
• Length of position:
  September 2025 - July 2026 (hiring is on a rolling basis; members will be onboarded as available)
• Grant Funded positions can serve as a Full-time (1700 hrs), Three-Quarters Time (1200 hrs), Half-time (900 hrs), or One-Quarter Time (450 hrs) Member. Service hours will vary depending on when you start the service year.
• Typically, M-F, 8-5. Some night and weekend work may be required.

Biweekly living stipend range $760-$860

• A High School diploma or its equivalent is the minimum requirement.
• Must pass a Background Screening before hire. Valid driver's license preferred.

• Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience in education, natural resources, youth development, science, recreational leadership, or related fields.
• Experience with environmental education and educating youth
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• Ability to teach pre-designed environmental education curricula to a wide age group
• Strong and effective oral and written communication with both large and small groups
• A passion for customer service and environmental education

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.

Must pass a State and Federal Background Screening before hire.

In order to be considered please submit a resume and cover letter.

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30 May 2026

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The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at  (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.