H Environmental Educator – Camp Jekyll

Overview

Posting Number: G/R28734P

Working Title:

4-H Environmental Educator – Camp Jekyll

Department: CAES-Jekyll Island

Location:

Camp Jekyll

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

Employment Type:

Employee

Anticipated

Start Date:

08/25/2025

Posting Date: 03/21/2025

Open Until Filled:
Yes

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Position Summary:

This job is a temporary Environmental Educator at Camp Jekyll, located on Jekyll Island, Georgia. The primary responsibility is to independently lead K-12 grade students through multidisciplinary classes in an outdoor setting. Class subjects offered include life and earth science, ecology, and marine science. Other responsibilities include animal care, maintenance of teaching areas and resources, facilities, grounds, and support of general operations of the facility.

• Lead, teach, manage K-12 grade students and chaperoning adults through multidisciplinary classes in an outdoor setting. Class subjects include coastal ecology, life science, earth science and marine science.
  Percentage of Time: 60%
• General support of overall center operations including maintenance and upkeep of facilities (dorms, classrooms, education materials, vehicles), operating a UGA vehicle, dining hall support and assistance, and projects as needed.
  Percentage of Time: 25%
• Animal care husbandry and maintenance for residential education reptiles, amphibians, marine invertebrates, coastal fishes, and more.
  Percentage of Time: 10%
• Lead staff responsibilities to support ongoing reservations and guests.
  Percentage of Time: 5%

• 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.
• Skill in teaching 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 education content
• Ability to communicate effectively with youth and adults
• Skill in customer service and hospitality/food industry experience
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable
• Ability to work with and care for live teaching animals (reptiles, amphibians, and others)
• Ability to teach and work outside in buggy environments, extreme heat / cold and changing weather conditions

Work outdoors in varying weather conditions. May 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 having a P-Card an…