The University of Georgia
Part-Time Environmental Education Instructor-Burton 4-H Center
The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, us, 30604
Overview
Posting Number: S14171P
Working Title: Part-Time Environmental Education Instructor-Burton 4-H Center
Department: CAES-Burton 4-H Center
Location: Burton 4-H Center - Tybee Island
Location of Vacancy: Burton 4-H Center - Tybee Island
Posting Type: External
Employment Type: Employee
Full/Part time: Part Time
Benefits Eligibility: Non-Benefits Eligible
Minimum Qualifications: 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.
Proposed Starting Date: 10/20/2025
Posting Date: 10/06/2025
Open until filled: Yes
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience
FTE: 0.49
Position Summary This job is a permanent, part time, non-benefited position as an Environmental Educator at Burton 4-H Center located on Tybee Island, 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, and marine science. Other responsibilities include animal care, maintenance of teaching areas and resources, facilities, grounds, and support of general operations of the facility.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
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).
Duties/Responsibilities
Independently lead K-12 grade students through multidisciplinary classes in an outdoor setting for 1-2 or 3-day field studies.
Class subjects offered include both life and earth science, survival skills, team building, high-and low-ropes challenges, and pioneer living skills.
Teaches classes, and implements new, innovative, academic, and research based curriculum and classes in keeping with state and national standards.
Maintenance and cleanup of facilities and grounds. Dining hall assistance. General support of overall center operations:
Office and reception work
Scheduling school and conference group visits
Working in the dining hall or kitchen as needed
Conference group support
On-call duties
Maintenance projects
Housekeeping duties
Drive buses for group programming
Animal care and maintenance of teaching areas including the herpetology lab.
Physical Demands
Work when exposed to outdoor elements including but not limited to adverse physical and weather conditions.
Lift 20-40 pounds and walk approximately 3 miles daily.
Driving as needed to perform job duties.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?: Yes
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
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
Credit and Background Credit and P-Card policy: 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.
Background Investigation Policy: Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Contact Details Recruitment Contact Name: Erine-Fay McNaught
Recruitment Contact Email: erinefay.mcnaught@uga.edu
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Working Title: Part-Time Environmental Education Instructor-Burton 4-H Center
Department: CAES-Burton 4-H Center
Location: Burton 4-H Center - Tybee Island
Location of Vacancy: Burton 4-H Center - Tybee Island
Posting Type: External
Employment Type: Employee
Full/Part time: Part Time
Benefits Eligibility: Non-Benefits Eligible
Minimum Qualifications: 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.
Proposed Starting Date: 10/20/2025
Posting Date: 10/06/2025
Open until filled: Yes
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience
FTE: 0.49
Position Summary This job is a permanent, part time, non-benefited position as an Environmental Educator at Burton 4-H Center located on Tybee Island, 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, and marine science. Other responsibilities include animal care, maintenance of teaching areas and resources, facilities, grounds, and support of general operations of the facility.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
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).
Duties/Responsibilities
Independently lead K-12 grade students through multidisciplinary classes in an outdoor setting for 1-2 or 3-day field studies.
Class subjects offered include both life and earth science, survival skills, team building, high-and low-ropes challenges, and pioneer living skills.
Teaches classes, and implements new, innovative, academic, and research based curriculum and classes in keeping with state and national standards.
Maintenance and cleanup of facilities and grounds. Dining hall assistance. General support of overall center operations:
Office and reception work
Scheduling school and conference group visits
Working in the dining hall or kitchen as needed
Conference group support
On-call duties
Maintenance projects
Housekeeping duties
Drive buses for group programming
Animal care and maintenance of teaching areas including the herpetology lab.
Physical Demands
Work when exposed to outdoor elements including but not limited to adverse physical and weather conditions.
Lift 20-40 pounds and walk approximately 3 miles daily.
Driving as needed to perform job duties.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?: Yes
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
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
Credit and Background Credit and P-Card policy: 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.
Background Investigation Policy: Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Contact Details Recruitment Contact Name: Erine-Fay McNaught
Recruitment Contact Email: erinefay.mcnaught@uga.edu
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