H Environmental Educator - Student Assistant

Posting Information

Posting Number: G/R15061P

Working Title:

4-H Environmental Educator - Student Assistant
Department: CAES-Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Employment Type:

Employee
Additional Schedule Information:
Maximum 20 hours per week
Advertised Salary: $10.25 per hour
Anticipated

Start Date:

10/04/2021
Posting Date: 09/21/2021
Open Until Filled:
Yes

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The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

Time Allocation:

• 80% – Independently lead K‑12 grade students through multidisciplinary classes in an outdoor setting.
• 15% – Provide animal care and maintenance of teaching areas.
• 5% – Assist other departments as needed and provide general support of overall center operations.

This temporary Environmental Educator position at Georgia 4‑H Centers involves independently leading K‑12 students through multidisciplinary classes in an outdoor setting, covering subjects such as life and earth science, ecology, team building, outdoor skills, and living history. Additional responsibilities include animal care, maintenance of teaching areas, resources, facilities, grounds, and supporting general operations of the facility.

Coursework in Biology, Education, Environmental Education, Forestry, Natural Resources, Outdoor Education, Science, or a related field. First Aid/CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain).

• Commitment, genuine interest in child development, dynamic personality, and well‑developed communication skills.
• Creativity and leadership ability.
• Skill in teaching a wide variety of subjects to K‑12 youth.
• Broad knowledge of outdoor education and ability to work in an outdoor setting.
• Effective communication with youth and adults.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to care for live teaching animals (reptiles, amphibians, and others).
• Willingness to be trained in high and low ropes course facilitation.

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.

Is this a Position of Trust?:
Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:
Yes
Does this position require a P‑Card?:
No
Is providing a P‑Card an essential function of this position?:
No
Is driving a requirement of this position?:
Yes
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:
Yes
Does this position have security access?:
No

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. A pre‑employment drug test may be required. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Name:
Darci Lally
Email: dml
73934