H Environmental Educator – Fortson

Overview

About The University Of Georgia:
Posting Number G/R28795P

Working Title:

4-H Environmental Educator – Fortson

Department: CAES-Fortson 4-H Center

Location:

Fortson 4-H Center - Hampton

Employment Type:

Employee

Additional Schedule Information:
Schedule will vary based on the needs of the center

Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with Experience

Anticipated

Start Date:

04/10/2025

Posting Date: 03/27/2025

Open Until Filled:
Yes

EOO Statement:
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• Independently lead, teach, and manage K-12 grade students and chaperoning adults through multidisciplinary classes in an outdoor setting. Class subjects include ecology, life science, earth science, living history and more.
• General support of overall center operations including maintenance and upkeep of facilities (dorms, classrooms, education materials, vehicles), operating UGA vehicles, dining hall support and assistance, and projects as needed.
• Animal care husbandry and maintenance for residential education reptiles, amphibians, farm mammals, poultry and more.
• Lead staff responsibilities to support ongoing reservations and guests.

Percentage Of Time: 60%

Classification

Title:

Temporary Service/Maintenance

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

This job is a temporary Environmental Educator at Fortson 4-H Center located in Hampton, Georgia. The primary responsibility is to independently lead K-12 grade students through multidisciplinary classes in an outdoor setting. Class subjects 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.

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).

• 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.
• Ability to teach 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 content; ability to communicate effectively with youth and adults; skill in customer service and hospitality/food industry experience; ability to work in a team and independently; flexibility…