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Part-Time -H Environmental Educator – Tidelands – Temporary Jobs in Griffin, Georgia, USA at University of Georgia
Part-Time 4-H Environmental Educator – Tidelands – Temporary
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Posting Details
Position Details
Posting Number: G/R28822P
Working Title:
Part-Time 4-H Environmental Educator – Tidelands – Temporary
Department: CAES-Tidelands
About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.
Position Summary
This is a 4-H Environmental Educator position at 4-H Tidelands Nature Center, a Georgia 4-H program facility located on Jekyll Island, GA. Primary responsibilities include assisting in delivery of coastal ecology programs for youth and adults. This includes leading summer coastal ecology programs, canoe programs, school group programs, and working with the general public in live coastal species exhibit areas. Programs and exhibits focus on marine ecosystems and include topics such as marsh & beach ecology, herpetology, invertebrate studies, sea turtles, etc.
Additional responsibilities include assisting with upkeep of live exhibits including reptiles and marine aquaria, and general operations of facilities. Includes weekend work and occasional evenings.
Duties
/Responsibilities
Assist with animal care & husbandry of live coastal species exhibits – in coordination with the Tidelands Coordinator and Tidelands Program Specialist: includes care for reptiles, fresh water, and marine aquaria – duties include; feeding, food preparation, basking, and regularly scheduled maintenance/cleaning schedules (daily, weekly, monthly), troubleshoot, report, correct concerns for proper care. Percentage of time: 45%
Lead environmental education programs for school groups/general public along with summer camp canoe programs, as well as working with the general public in live coastal species exhibit areas. Percentage of time: 45%
Assist with general operations. Might include: opening/closing, gift shop operations, marketing, creating interpretive exhibit materials/signage, facility/grounds maintenance, aquaria repair, etc. Percentage of time: 10%
Minimum Qualifications
Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or
Competencies:
Comply with and provide proper care for live coastal species exhibits such as reptile care and marine aquaria life support systems/exhibit maintenance. Organize, prioritize and multi-task. Computer skills desirable to assist with general operations.
Physical Demands
This position includes strenuous activity and physical demands such as extended time in the sun while teaching outdoors and/or leading canoe programs, lifting, carrying, etc. Bend, lift and carry canoes/kayaks (55 to 75 pounds) to and from the water, and on and off the rack/trailer. Assisting with grounds work/maintenance. Bend, stoop, squat, lift, carry, and climb, etc. in caring for live animal exhibits.
Climb a ladder, along with other physical demands as noted in assisting with facility and/or exhibit maintenance related needs.
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
Name:
Dawn Zenkert
Email: dz
Phone: [Contact Number]
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
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Title: Part-Time -H Environmental Educator – Tidelands – Temporary
Company: University of Georgia
Location: Griffin, Georgia, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Environmental Science, Outdoor / Nature), Education / Teaching (Environmental Science)
