4-h Environmental Educator – Wahsega

The University of Georgia is seeking a temporary Environmental Educator for the Wahsega 4-H Center in Dahlonega, GA. The role involves leading K-12 students in outdoor classes covering ecology and life sciences, along with general facility operations and animal care. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and strong teaching and communication skills. The job requires working outdoors in various weather conditions and includes physical demands.
Position Summary


This job is a temporary Environmental Educator at Wahsega 4-H Center located in Dahlonega, 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, 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.


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 ecology, life science, earth science. Percentage of time: 60%
General support of overall center operations including and not limited to: maintenance and upkeep of facilities (dorms, classrooms, education materials, vehicles), operating a UGA vehicles, 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 on-going reservations and guests. Percentage of time: 5%

Minimum Qualifications


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)


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies



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

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. Be comfortable with heights and climbing ladders. Driving.