4-H Environmental Educator - Student Assistant

Department

website Employment Type Employee Additional Schedule Information Maximum hours per week Advertised Salary $. per hour Anticipated Start Date //1 Posting Date //1 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Positions are locations at 4-H Centers across Georgia.
Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton Ga, Wahsega 4-H Center in Dahlonega Ga,
Camp Jekyll 4-H Center on Jekyll Island, Fortson 4-H Center in Hampton, Ga
and Burton 4-H Center on Tybee Island, Ga. Location of Vacancy Outside Athens EOO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@). USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy .....

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy . Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. Duties/Responsibilities Duties/Responsibilities Independently lead classes. Percentage of time Duties/Responsibilities Animal care and maintenance of teaching areas. Percentage of time Duties/Responsibilities Assisting other departments as needed and general support of overall center operations. Percentage of time 5

Position Details

Position Information Classification Title Student Assistant FLSA Non-Exempt UGA Job Code FTE . Minimum Qualifications Position Summary This job is a temporary Environmental Educator at Georgia 4-H Centers. The primary responsibility is to independently lead K- 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. Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position Course work 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 • Commitment, genuine interest in child development, dynamic personality, well developed communication skills, creativity, and leadership ability
• Skill in teaching a wide variety of subjects to K- grade youth
• Broad knowledge of outdoor education and able to work in an outdoor setting
• Ability to communicate effectively with youth and adults
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work with and care for live teaching animals (reptiles, amphibians, and others)
• Willingness to be trained in high and low ropes course facilitation Physical Demands Work when exposed to outdoor elements including but not limited to adverse physical and weather conditions. Willing to lift - pounds and walk approximately 3 miles daily. Driving. Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a requirement of this position? Yes Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact Contact Details Recruitment Contact Name Darci Lally Recruitment Contact Email dml@ Recruitment Contact Phone