Part-Time UF/IFAS 4-H Camp Timpoochee Environmental Education Educator
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Job no: 540680
Work type: Temp Part-Time
Location: Okaloosa
Categories: Recreation/Event Services, Agricultural Sciences, Early childhood education/Childcare
Department:60330100 - AG-CAMP TIMPOOCHEE
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OPS Time-Limited Non-Clerical
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| Classification Minimum Requirements: |
High School diploma or its equivalent is minimum requirements
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| Job Description: |
Essential Tasks
Florida 4-H environmental educators play a key role in creating engaging and hands-on environmental education experiences. Your responsibilities will include:
- Teach, organize, and evaluate educational programs, focused on Florida’s marine natural resources, to students in grades K-12 through day residential, and outreach programs
- Provide programmatic support to maintain and increase marine and environmental education classes, activities, and materials.
- Assist with animal care for education animals
- Help maintain clean facilities utilized for educational programs on-site
- May assist with dining hall duties as needed, for on-site educational programs
Help with other programmatic responsibilities as needed
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| Expected Salary: |
$16.50 per hour
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| Required Qualifications: |
High School diploma or its equivalent is minimum requirements
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| Preferred: |
Preferred qualification is a Bachelors Degree, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, in sciences, education, natural resources, youth development, recreational leadership or other related fields is required. Must pass a Background Screening prior to hire. Valid driver’s license preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Teach pre-designed environmental education curricula to a variety of ages and abilities
- Effective oral communication with both large and small groups
- Effective written communication
- Customer service
- Experience working with youth
- Knowledge, experience and/or interest in teaching marine and environmental education
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
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This position is an OPS seasonal position, with two seasons available for employment:
- Fall Term: 9/15/26 – 11/25/26
- Winter/Spring Term: 1/15/27-4/30/27
Weekly schedules vary, depending upon programming but would typically be M-F, between 8AM-5PM. Some night and weekend work. Average of 30 hours/week.
Benefits of Accepting this Position
Tangible:
- Hourly wage of $16.50/hour, with average work week of 30 hours/week
- Housing may be available on-site at no additional cost
- American Red Cross certifications provided, including: First Aid, CPR, AED, and waterfront lifeguarding
- Explore additional benefits for University of Florida OPS positions at: Temporary Staff (OPS) | Current Employees
Intangible:
Be part of the world’s largest positive youth development program (4-H) and connected to a top 5 University (University of Florida). Make a difference in the future of Florida’s environment by educating our youth. Connect with a strong network of youth development and environmental professionals and fellow educators.
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To be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
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| Health Assessment Required: |
No |
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