4-H Environmental Educator – Burton

Employer
CAES-Burton 4-H Center
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

Duties/Responsibilities

Independently lead, teach, manage K-12 grade students and chaperoning adults through multidisciplinary classes in an outdoor setting. Class subjects offered include a focus on coastal ecology, life science, earth science and marine science.

Percentage of time

60

Duties/Responsibilities

General support of overall center operations including and not limited to: maintenance and upkeep of facilities (dorms, classrooms, education materials, vehicles), operating a UGA (14-passenger) mini-bus, dining hall support and assistance, and projects as needed.

Percentage of time

25

Duties/Responsibilities

Animal care husbandry and maintenance for residential education reptiles, amphibians, marine invertebrates, coastal fishes, and more.

Percentage of time

10

Duties/Responsibilities

Lead staff responsibilities to support on-going reservations and guests.

Percentage of time

5

· 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

· Communicate effectively with youth and adults
· Customer service and hospitality/food industry experience
· Work in a team
· Work independently
· Be flexible and adaptable
· Work with and care for live teaching animals (reptiles, amphibians, and others)
· Teach and work outside in buggy environments, extreme heat / cold and changing weather conditions

Job Field:
Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Job Type:
Seasonal, Temporary, Internship
Location Detail:
Burton 4-H Center - Tybee Island, GA
Salary:
Commensurate with Experience
Application Deadline:
Link to Full Job Posting:
https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/423149

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