Employer Fortson 4-H Center - University of Georgia Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills This is a highly responsible position providing coordination, management, supervision, customer service, delivery, and promotion of programs. This position is responsible for operations of the Georgia 4-H Environmental Education Program at Fortson 4-H Center in Hampton, GA. This includes hiring seasonal environmental education program instructional staff, supervision and training of staff, and daily operation of residential and day-use programs for school audiences in grades K-12. This employee will be under the leadership of the State Georgia 4-H Environmental Education Coordinator as well as the Fortson 4-H Center Director, who serves as the direct supervisor. Additional responsibilities include working as support to the Center Director for overall management of Fortson 4-H Center. This includes office and reception work, working in the dining hall or kitchen as needed, conference group support, maintenance projects and housekeeping duties. This employee will also assist the Center Director with Georgia 4-H Summer Camping Program. This employee will work frequent nights, weekends, and have “on-call” responsibilities. Skill in teaching a wide variety of subjects to youth 6-18 years old.Broad knowledge of outdoor education and able to work in an outdoor setting.Work with and care for reptiles, amphibians, poultry, and livestock.Communicate effectively with youth, adults, and young adults.Work independently.Effectively market and promote programs to school administration, boards of education, teachers, and Cooperative Extension personnel.Proficiency in written and spoken communication.Adequate computer skills to maintain email, use booking software, and printed communication with groups.Ability to supervise others.Trained in or willingness to achieve certification in high and low ropes facilitation, FA/CPR/AED, FA/CPR/AED Instructor, and Lifeguarding. Job Field: Other Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Hampton, Georgia Salary: Commensurate with experience Job Benefits: -Medical and dental insurance-Retirement plan-Annual and sick leave - accrues monthly-13 paid holiday days Application Deadline: Fri, 10/30/2026 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/507120
