Job no: 516252
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Administrative/Professional, Agriculture/Life Science/Vet Medicine, Recreation/Event
Department:60330000 - AG-YOUTH,FAMILIES& COMMUNITIES

State 4-H Camping and Environmental Education Coordinator

2Manage/supervise day-to-day operations of 3 camps and their Camp Resident Directors. Under the direction of Associate State Program Leader, and in collaboration with Business Manager Youth, Families & Communities Business Services, UF/IFAS Facilities personnel, and Camp Resident Directors to coordinate UF/IFAS Facility Projects at the camps. Oversee hiring of all camp staff (maintenance, housekeeping and kitchen, ranging seasonally from 10 – 35 employees plus 32 additional Summer Program Staff.

Work with 4-H Camp Resident Directors, State Specialists, County Extension Agents and Volunteers to carry out Florida 4-H residential camping long range plan, and ensure sustainable facilities and quality program opportunities for 4-H campers and outside user groups. Specifically work with county faculty to establish clear lines of communication related to educational objectives and supportive educational activities, as well as assignment of educational staff and scheduling of facilities. Responsible for the implementation of the core residential camping curriculum during specified activities.

Organize and conduct 4-H Camping staff development annually, teaching principles of 4-H camping program design and related camp topics. Provide program and administrative leadership for the camp program committees for all three camps. Work closely with the Camp Resident Directors and in partnership with the Associate State Program Leader, on planning meetings, strategy sessions, program enhancement, resource procedures and other related camping responsibilities.

Increase the capacity of the Florida 4-H camping program through marketing efforts, donor relations, and new collaborations.

Development and coordination of Florida 4-H Shooting Sports and Environmental Education programs

Give oversight and direction to Florida 4-H Environmental Education programs including the development and maintenance of an organizational infrastructure which increases the reach of 4-H programs. The Florida 4-H Shooting Sports program is a vibrant part of 4-H Environmental Education. This position will oversee the Florida 4-H Shooting Sports program, including leading the Florida 4-H Shooting Sports advisory committee.

Perform other duties as required or deemed appropriate by the Associate State Program Leader:

Other duties as assigned.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. We welcome nominations of and applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the university’s research, teaching and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

$51,500 - $66,900; not to exceed $82,300 Commensurate with experience.

Master’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.

Prior experience with residential camping. Prior experience with Shooting Sports programs. Prior experience with 4-H professionally or as a volunteer.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date.

This is a time-limited position.

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Advertised: 16 Apr 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 26 Apr 2021 Eastern Daylight Time