OPS Florida 4-H Camp Cloverleaf AmeriCorps Environmental Education Educator

The University of Florida is hiring an AmeriCorps Environmental Education Educator for the OPS Florida 4-H Camp Cloverleaf. Responsibilities include organizing and delivering educational programs for K-12 students on Florida's environment. The role offers a biweekly living stipend, potential housing, and health insurance. Initial training and ongoing evaluations are part of the position. A high school diploma is required, with a preference for a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields.
Job Description:

Essential Tasks

Help to book, organize, deliver, and evaluate educational onsite programs for students in grades K-12 related to Florida land, air, soil, and water using Florida 4-H Environmental Education curriculum.

Help to book, organize, deliver, and evaluate outreach visits to schools, organizations, and agencies to teach Florida 4-H Environmental Education curriculum.

Benefits
• Tangible

Receive a biweekly living stipend equivalent to the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award for completion of a full term of service.

AmeriCorps member housing may be available on-site. Loan deferment and interest forbearance on qualified student loans are also available while in service. You may be eligible to receive a childcare benefit if you have children under the age of six. Health insurance is available for full-time members.
• Intangible

Be part of the world's largest positive youth development program (4-H) and connected to a top 5 University (University of Florida). Make a difference in the future of Florida's environment by educating our youth.

Onboarding

Initial onboarding training for all AmeriCorps members will take place immediately upon hiring and focus on UF Human Resources, 4-H Standards of Expectations and Youth Protection, and AmeriCorps expectations and allowable and prohibited activities.

Initial Training
• Ages and stages of youth
• Experiential Learning
• Behavior modification
• Environmental education practicum
• AmeriCorps and Volunteer Florida training

Monthly Check-ins

Topics will cover areas that need further addressing dependent on member needs as determined by members and/or supervisors on an ongoing basis.

Evaluations and Reporting
• Quarterly program delivery performance evaluations between the member and on-site supervisor and/or other supervisor. The member will be provided with the criteria and timeline for evaluating their performance. Performance evaluations will provide information to inform the program's service delivery and will help the member successfully complete the terms of their service.
• Bi-weekly timesheet reporting
• Monthly data reports, to include number of reached participants and environmental education evaluation data
• Quarterly narrative reports of education programs and delivery

Supervisor Information
• AmeriCorps Supervisor: Erin Mugge, 4-H AmeriCorps Program Director
• On-site Supervisor: Bill Tillett, 4-H Camp Cloverleaf Camp Director

Time of Service

Time of Service: September 4 – July 5 (hiring is on a rolling basis, members will be onboarded as available)

AmeriCorps members can serve as a Full-time (0 hours), Three-Quarters Time (0 hours), Half-time (hours), or One-Quarter Time (hours) Member. Service hours will vary, depending upon when you start in the service year.

Typically M-F, 8-5. Some night and weekend work required.

Expected Salary

Receive a biweekly living stipend.

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or its equivalent is minimum requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualification is a Bachelor's Degree, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, in sciences, education, natural resources, youth development, recreational leadership, or other related fields is required. Must pass a Background Screening prior to hire. Valid driver's license preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• Teach pre-designed environmental education curricula to a variety of ages and abilities
• Effective oral communication with both large and small groups
• Effective written communication
• Customer service
• Experience working with youth
• Knowledge, experience, and/or interest in teaching environmental education