Part Time Program Assistant - 4-H Tidelands
- Employer
- The University of Georgia
- Location
- Camp Jekyll
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- Employment Type
- Part Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/DepartmentCollege/Unit/Department websitePosting TypeExternalRetirement PlanGDCPEmployment TypeEmployeeBenefits EligibilityNon-Benefits EligibleFull/Part timePart TimeWork ScheduleAdditional Schedule InformationSchedule will vary with guest and school activities.
Advertised SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosting Date09/13/2019Open until filledYesClosing DateProposed Starting Date10/04/2019Special Instructions to ApplicantsLocation of VacancyCamp JekyllEEO Policy StatementThe University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
Classification TitlePublic Service Paraprofessional/ProfessionalFLSAJob FamilyFTE0.49Minimum QualificationsRequires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred QualificationsPosition SummaryThis is a 19 hour/week position at 4-H Tidelands, a Georgia 4-H program facility located on Jekyll Island, GA. Primary responsibilities include assisting with the upkeep of live exhibit collection including reptiles/marine aquaria and educating the general public in live coastal species exhibit gallery. Live exhibit upkeep includes; feeding and carrying out daily/weekly/monthly exhibit cleaning/maintenance schedules, and maintaining care records. Additional responsibilities include assisting in the planning and delivery of coastal ecology programs for youth and adults. Includes; leading school groups, spring break science, and summer programs/day camps, canoeing, and potentially leading kayak tours. Programs and exhibits focus on marine ecosystems and include topics such as marsh & beach ecology, herpetology, invertebrate studies, etc. Assist with general operations and maintenance of the facility. Includes; weekend work and occasional evenings.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or CompetenciesPhysical DemandsThis position includes strenuous activity and physical demands such as extended time in the sun while teaching outdoors and/or assisting with canoe/kayak activities, lifting, carrying, etc. Physically bending, lifting and carrying canoes/kayaks (55 to 75 pounds) to and from the water, and on and off the trailer. This position will perform canoe and/or kayak rescue maneuvers under various water conditions. There are also other physical demands as noted and in assisting with facility and/or exhibit maintenance related needs.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?YesIs this a Position of Trust?Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?YesDoes this position require a P-Card? NoIs having a P-Card an essential function of this position? NoDoes this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?YesDoes this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)NoCredit and P-Card policyBe advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities Duties/ResponsibilitiesAssist with animal care & husbandry of live coastal species exhibits- includes care for reptiles, fresh water, and marine aquaria- duties include; feeding and regularly scheduled maintenance of life support systems.
Percentage of time55Duties/ResponsibilitiesLeading environmental education programs for school groups, home schools, scouts, summer day programs, nature walks, canoeing, and potentially guided kayak tours, as well as working with the general public in live coastal species exhibit areas.
Percentage of time30Duties/ResponsibilitiesAssist with projects to enhance 4-H Tidelands program facility and projects. May include: creating interpretive exhibit materials/signage, exhibit enhancement, facility/grounds maintenance, aquaria repair, kayak repair, etc.
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Organization
The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. Founded in 1785, it is the birthplace of public higher education in America.
Today, UGA enrolls more than 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The main campus has 460 buildings on 767 acres of land. The total acreage of UGA in 30 Georgia counties is 41,539. UGA has 18 colleges and schools, which include Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Ecology, Education, Engineering, Environment and Design, Family and Consumer Sciences, Forestry and Natural Resources, Graduate School, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Pharmacy, Public Health, Public and International Affairs, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine, and the Honors College. It offers 24 baccalaureate degrees in more than 140 fields; 33 master’s degrees in 144 fields; 8 educational specialist degrees; four doctoral degrees in 99 areas; professional degrees in law, pharmacy and veterinary medicine; and more than 170 study-abroad and exchange programs. UGA Libraries rank among the nation’s best research libraries and contain a total of 5.3 million volumes and one of nation’s largest map collections. The university has had 25 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, making it one of the nation’s top Rhodes producers among public universities. UGA is home of the Peabody Awards, presented annually for distinguished achievement and meritorious public service for television, podcast/radio, and digital media. It also is home of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden, state Museum of Art and State Museum of Natural History. Additionally, UGA has one of the largest and most comprehensive public service and outreach programs conducted by an American educational institution.
- Telephone
- 706-542-3000
- Location
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215 S. Jackson St.
Athens
Georgia
30602
US
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