4-H Environmental Education Program Coordinator – Rock Eagle

Posting Number S13494P

Working Title 4-H Environmental Education Program Coordinator – Rock Eagle

Department CAES-Rock Eagle 4-H Center

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Posting Type External

Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type Employee

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

Schedule will vary based on the needs of the center

Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date 04/17/2025

Open until filled Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date 06/09/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy Rock Eagle 4-H Center

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Classification Title Public Service Professional AD

FLSA Exempt

FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Position Summary

The Program Coordinator at Rock Eagle 4-H Center is responsible for the coordination of the 4-H Environmental Education program at the 4-H Center. These responsibilities include the hiring, training and supervision of staff, developing curriculum and teaching resources, maintenance of teaching facilities and promotion and coordination of the daily activities of the 4-H Environmental Education program. This individual works under direct supervision of the Center Director to ensure that over 15,000 participants in Environmental Education at Rock Eagle have a positive learning experience during their visit to the 4-H Center.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Extensive knowledge of Educational and Biological Sciences. Supervise and evaluate a staff of 5 Full-time employees up to 20 seasonal part-time employees. Effective in written and oral communications.

Willing to work frequent nights and weekends. Have the ability to develop web based, printed and other media presentations in order to promote the 4-H Environmental Education program.

Physical Demands

Exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures. Walk 3 to 5 miles a day in carrying out their duties and often times during the rain. Work frequent nights and weekends in carrying out their supervision responsibilities in the 4-H Environmental Education Program. Driving.

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) Yes

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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.

Duties/Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the development of curriculum and class offerings for the Rock Eagle 4-H Environmental Education Program. Coordinates the field study trips for over 15,000 students attending Rock Eagle 4-H Center’s Environmental Education program with Area Coordinator.

Percentage of time 30

Duties/Responsibilities

Responsible for the hiring, training and supervision of full-time and part-time seasonal staff, who serve as instructors in the 4-H Environmental Education program at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. Develops teaching schedules for seasonal part-time and full-time staff while the Environmental Education program is in session.

Percentage of time 30

Duties/Responsibilities

Responsible for the maintenance of laboratories and teaching resources at Rock Eagle 4-H Center, including the two Woodruff Aquatic Buildings, the Wildlife Ecology building, the Museum of Natural History, and the Scott History Site all of which have live animals and exhibits. Coordination of the High Ropes training program and coordinating the maintenance of those facilities at Rock Eagle 4-H Center.

Percentage of time 15

Duties/Responsibilities

Develops promotional materials such as brochures, videos and web based promotional materials in order to maintain and increase student enrollment in the 4-H Environmental Education program. Travels to school conferences and other Environmental Education related conferences to promote the 4-H Environmental Education program to potential users and to create greater awareness of the 4-H Environmental Education Program.

Percentage of time 10

Duties/Responsibilities

Directs the community and day use, Discovery, and Outreach programs offered by Rock Eagle 4-H Center throughout the year.

Percentage of time 10

Duties/Responsibilities

Works with other Rock Eagle Department Heads for the Environmental Education staff to provide assistance to other departments. Assists the 4-H Public Service Faculty Member for 4-H Camping with 4-H Summer Camping Programs activities at Rock Eagle 4-H Center.

Percentage of time 5

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Matt Hammons

Recruitment Contact Email mhammons@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone

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