Part-Time UF​/IFAS Florida -H Camp Cloverleaf Environmental Education Educator

Position: Part-Time UF/IFAS Florida 4-H Camp Cloverleaf Environmental Education Educator
Classification

Title:

OPS Time Limited Non-Clerical

Classification

Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent

Job Description:

Essential Tasks

Florid 4-H environmental educators play a key role in creating engaging and hands-on environmental education experiences. Your responsibilities will include:

* Teach, organize, and evaluate educational programs, focused on Florida's marine natural resources, to students in grades K-12 through day residential, and outreach programs

* Provide programmatic support to maintain and increase marine and environmental education classes, activities, and materials.

* Assist with animal care for education animals

* Help maintain clean facilities utilized for educational programs on-site

* May assist with dining hall duties as needed, for on-site educational programs

* Help with other programmatic responsibilities as needed.

Benefits of Accepting this Position

Tangible:

* Hourly wage of $16.50/hour, with average work week of 30 hours/week

* Housing may be available on-site at no additional cost

* American Red Cross certifications provided, including:
First Aid, CPR, AED, and waterfront lifeguarding

* Explore additional benefits for University of Florida OPS positions at:
Temporary Staff (OPS) | Current Employees

Intangible:

Be part of the world's largest positive youth development program (4-H) and connected to a top 5 University (University of Florida). Make a difference in the future of Florida's environment by educating our youth. Connect with a strong network of youth development and environmental professionals and fellow educators.

Expected Salary:

$16.50 per hour

Required Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

Preferred qualification is a Bachelors Degree, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, in sciences, education, natural resources, youth development, recreational leadership or other related fields is required. Must pass a Background Screening prior to hire. Valid driver's license preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

* Teach pre-designed environmental education curricula to a variety of ages and abilities

* Effective oral communication with both large and small groups

* Effective written communication

* Customer service

* Experience working with youth

* Knowledge, experience and/or interest in teaching marine and environmental education

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is an OPS seasonal position, with two seasons available for employment:

* Fall Term: 9/15/26 - 11/25/26

* Winter/Spring Term: 1/15/27-4/30/27

Weekly schedules vary, depending upon programming but would typically be M-F, between 8-5. Some night and weekend work. Average of 30 hours/week.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This is a time-limited position.

Health Assessment

Required:

No