S04690P

Garden & History Program Specialist, Rock Eagle

CAES-Rock Eagle 4-H Center

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.

External

TRS

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Some nights and weekends as needed. 40 hours per week.

$25,175 - $27,500; based on experience.

02/14/2020

Yes

03/23/2020

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

The 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.

Public Service Paraprofessional/Professional

Non-Exempt

Outreach Services

1.00

Requires 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.

The Program Specialist will be responsible for the development and planning of the Rock Eagle 4-H Garden program. This includes the development of a new 2-acre garden site consisting of fruit trees, year-round vegetable garden, and herb gardens. Tasks will consist of planning crops, plot rotations, harvesting, record keeping, managing garden staff, and working with dining hall manager to ensure crop selection will fit with meals offered to guests.

This position will also oversee the history component within the Rock Eagle 4-H Environmental Education program. This includes a small history garden, two saddlebag homes, pole barn, chickens, and goats. The program specialist will develop educational programs related to the Tompkins Inn.

The Program Specialist will give direct instructional support to participants in the Environmental Education and Summer Camping Programs, as well as adult/youth conference groups attending Rock Eagle 4-H Center. Additional responsibilities will include training of staff, curriculum development, maintaining teaching spaces, and class materials. During the summer months the Program Specialist will assist with a gardening class for the summer camping program. This person will become an American Red Cross trainer certified for CPRO and 1st aid training. Weekend and evening work.

Ability to work independently as well as within a team. Knowledge in the planning and coordinating of youth education programs. Ability to provide programmatic and facilitation support for the environmental education program. Fundamental knowledge of computers and applications. Ability to communicate effectively with youth and adults. Ability to achieve instructor status in CPRO, and basic first aid. Broad knowledge of the natural environment and comfort working outdoors.

Work in adverse physical and weather conditions. Walk at least 4 miles daily. Lift 50 pounds. Driving.

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

Yes

No

Be 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.

Plan, develop, and manage all components of the Rock Eagle 4-H Gardens including the 2-acre garden site, history garden, herb garden, chickens, and goats.

25

Provide leadership for the history component of the environmental education program including Scott Pioneer site and Tompkins Inn.

15

Assist with developing, planning, evaluating, marketing, and implementing all programs within the environmental education program.

15

Maintain teaching spaces, materials, and development of the Garden and Scott Pioneer site.

15

Assist/ teach with environmental education programming including high and low ropes programs.

15

Assist with training and evaluating summer camp staff.

15