4-H Environmental Educator – Wahsega
- Employer
- The University of Georgia
- Location
- Wahsega 4-H Center - Dahlonega
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
G/R12049P
Working Title:4-H Environmental Educator – Wahsega
Department:CAES-Wahsega
About the University of Georgia: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 (https://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 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 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.
Employment Type:Employee
Additional Schedule Information:40 hours per week – usually 8 to 5 – M-F with some occasional weekends; depending on activities on center.
Advertised Salary:$10.25 per hour
Anticipated Start Date:08/01/2021
Posting Date:04/16/2021
Closing Date:03/31/2022
Open Until Filled:No
Location of Vacancy:Wahsega 4-H Center - Dahlonega
EOO Statement: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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Duties/Responsibilities:Independently lead classes.
Percentage of time:65
Duties/Responsibilities:Maintenance and clean-up of facilities and grounds. Dining hall assistance. General support of overall center operations.
Percentage of time:20
Duties/Responsibilities:Animal care and maintenance of teaching areas.
Percentage of time:10
Duties/Responsibilities:Lead staff responsibilities
Percentage of time:5
Classification Title:Temporary Service/Maintenance
FLSA:Non-Exempt
FTE:1.0
Position Summary:This job is a temporary Environmental Educator at Wahsega 4-H Center located in Dahlonega, Georgia. The primary responsibility is to independently lead K-12 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:Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Education, Environmental Education, Forestry, Natural Resources, Outdoor Education, Science, or related field.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain).
•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-12 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
Work when exposed to outdoor elements including but not limited to adverse physical and weather conditions. Willing to lift 20-40 pounds and walk approximately 3 miles daily. Be comfortable with heights and able to climb a ladder.
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 18 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
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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