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

Job No: 540681

Work Type: Part Time

Location: Highlands

Categories: Academic Advising/Support, Education/Training/Instructional Design

Department:  - AG-CAMP CLOVERLEAF

Classification

Title:

OPS Time Limited Non-Clerical

Classification

Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent

Job Description:

Essential Tasks

• 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.

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.

$16.50 per hour

High School diploma or equivalent.

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.

• 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

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.

Health Assessment

Required:

No

This is a time-limited position.

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

01 February 2027

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  or the Florida Relay System at  (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.