4-h Environmental Educators

The University of Georgia is hiring seasonal 4-H Environmental Educators to teach K-12 students at various 4-H facilities in Georgia, including Rock Eagle and Fortson. Responsibilities include teaching environmental education through hands-on activities. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a related field, enjoy outdoor work, and possess strong communication skills. Positions are available from August to May, with training provided prior to student arrival.
TEACH, LEARN AND GROW AS A 4-H ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR


Perhaps a cubicle is just not your work style? Or you want to try out teaching but not in a traditional classroom setting? We hire and train a few dozen seasonal environmental educators (EE) every year to inspire young minds in grades K-12 at our diverse and unique 4-H facilities from the north Georgia mountains to the coast. Our facilities include Wahsega 4-H Center, Fortson 4-H Center, Rock Eagle 4-H Center, Burton 4-H Center, Georgia 4-H at Camp Jekyll, and 4-H Tidelands Nature Center.


WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION?


Georgia 4-H is one of the nation’s largest providers of residential environmental education, hosting about 40,000 participants during each school year statewide. Our research-based curriculum in life sciences, natural history, ecology and team building provides hands-on science learning in the context of the real world. Since the program began in 1979, over 1.2 million students from schools and home-based groups have participated.


DETAILS AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for positions available from August to May at each of our 4-H facilities. Training consists of 2-3 weeks of preparation prior to the arrival of students. It includes teaching techniques, classroom management skills, class and curriculum outlines, animal handling and high ropes course instruction (for Rock Eagle, Wahsega and Fortson). Staff members generally work Monday through Friday, but hours vary based on visiting groups and schedules. Occasional weekend work is also required.


EDUCATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED:



a bachelor’s degree (education, natural science, biology, forestry, outdoor education or related fields is preferred)
enjoy working outdoors
desire to teach students about the environment
ability to work as part of a team
commitment and genuine interest in youth development
well-developed communication skills
creativity and dynamic personality

HOW TO APPLY?



Go to www.ugajobsearch.com
Under the “Location of Vacancy” option Scroll to select a 4-H Center
Click “Search”
Under “View Results” click to select “4-H Environmental Educator”
Click “View Details”
Click “Apply for this Posting” and complete the application!
Notify by email the Corresponding EE Coordinator of your submitted application with your cover letter, resume and list of references.

EMPLOYMENT CONTACTS


If interested, please send a resume, three references, and a cover letter to the appropriate 4-H center contact(s) below:


ROCK EAGLE 4-H CENTER


Lauren Kuschner, 4-H Environmental Education Program Coordinator – Rock Eagle
lnys@uga.edu, 706-484-2870


FORTSON 4-H CENTER


Jordan Parker, 4-H Environmental Education Program Coordinator-Fortson
mater4@uga.edu, 770-946-3276


WAHSEGA 4-H CENTER


Mike Klenke, 4-H Environmental Education Program Coordinator- Wahsega
mjk5143@uga.edu, 706-864-2050


BURTON 4-H CENTER


Erine-Fay Dennis McNaught, 4-H Environmental Education Program Coordinator – Burton
erinefay.mcnaught@uga.edu, 912-786-5534


GEORGIA 4-H AT CAMP JEKYLL


Andi Corcelli, 4-H Environmental Education Program Coordinator – Camp Jekyll
ac19335@uga.edu, 912-635-4115


APPLY ONLINE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION POSITIONS:



Rock Eagle 4-H Center: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/423148
Fortson 4-H Center: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/423141
Georgia 4-H at Camp Jekyll: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/423125
Burton 4-H Center at Tybee Island: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/423149
Wahsega 4-H Center: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/423126