Job Details

Posting Number: G/R15061P

Working Title: 4-H Environmental Educator - Student Assistant

Department: CAES-Rock Eagle 4-H Center

About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 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 established School of Medicine.

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

Special Instructions to Applicants: Positions are locations at 4-H Centers across Georgia. Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton Ga, Wahsega 4-H Center in Dahlonega Ga, Camp Jekyll 4-H Center on Jekyll Island, Fortson 4-H Center in Hampton, Ga and Burton 4-H Center on Tybee Island, Ga.

Location of Vacancy: Outside Athens

Duties/Responsibilities: Independently lead classes. Percentage of time: 80

Duties/Responsibilities: Animal care and maintenance of teaching areas. Percentage of time: 15

Duties/Responsibilities: Assisting other departments as needed and general support of overall center operations. Percentage of time: 5

Classification Title: Student Assistant

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: .49

Position Summary: This job is a temporary Environmental Educator at Georgia 4-H Centers. 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, 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.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position: Course work in Biology, Education, Environmental Education, Forestry, Natural Resources, Outdoor Education, Science, or related field. First Aid/CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies : • Commitment, genuine interest in child development, dynamic personality, well developed communication skills, creativity, and leadership ability • Skill in teaching a wide variety of subjects to K-12 grade youth • Broad knowledge of outdoor education and able to work in an outdoor setting • Ability to communicate effectively with youth and adults • Ability to work independently • Ability to work with and care for live teaching animals (reptiles, amphibians, and others) • Willingness to be trained in high and low ropes course facilitation

Physical Demands: 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.