Employer University of Georgia, Rock Eagle 4-H Center Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills The Garden and History Program Specialist is an integral position for the Rock Eagle 4-H Center (Eatonton, GA) Environmental Education department, and the person in this role will give direct instructional support to participants in the Environmental Education and Summer Camping programs, as well as adult/youth conference groups attending Rock Eagle 4-H Center. The Garden and History Program Specialist will be responsible for the following areas: Planning and Planting of a Teaching Garden: 72’ x 85’ garden planted seasonally and designed for youth interaction with crops. Tasks will consist of planning crops, plot rotations, harvesting, record keeping, managing garden staffDevelopment of a community garden programHistoric buildings: Sterling House, Elizabeth House, Tompkins Inn, and several covered teaching spacesUpkeep of pioneer tools: brace and bit, shaving horse, saws, pullies, etc.Upkeep of Blacksmith ForgeCare for live animals: 14 chickens and 2 sheepNative American Classes and Curriculum; including statewide education boxes available for check outRock Eagle Hike Curriculum and materials that relate to Forest Ecology and the Rock Eagle EffigyDiane Davies Natural History Museum historic exhibits Additional responsibilities include seasonal education staff training, curriculum development, and maintenance of teaching spaces, and class materials. Someone who is creative, dependable, and has a service-based mentality would be a good fit for this role. A person with a genuine interest in history (especially of the 1800-1950s timeframe) would be able to express that passion in this role.Daytime, evening, and weekend work are often necessary. During the summer months the Program Specialist will assist with programs and activities for the summer camping program.The Garden and History Program Specialist will need to achieve Red Cross Instructor status for First Aid/CPR and ACCT Level 2 instructor status to facilitate our high ropes course. Training will be provided at no cost to the employee. Ability to work independently as well as within a team.Knowledge in the planning and coordinating of youth education programs.Ability to provide programmatic and facilitation support for the environmental education program. Fundamental knowledge of computers and applications.Ability to communicate effectively with youth and adults.Ability to achieve instructor status in CPRO, and basic first aid.Broad knowledge of the natural environment and comfort working outdoors. Job Field: Forestry Parks, Recreation and Tourism Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: 1,400 acre Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, Georgia (~1 hour from Athens) Salary: Starting Salary of $36,000 Job Benefits: Full University of Georgia Benefits including: paid vacation and sick time, retirement, health care, and Tuition Assistance Program if you would like to peruse an advance degree related to your job! Application Deadline: Fri, 05/09/2025 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/hr/postings/413460
