OPS Florida 4H Camps Environmental Educator at InsideHigherEd

OPS Florida 4H Camps Environmental EducatorJob No: 536598Work Type: Full TimeLocation: In the State of FloridaCategories: Early childhood education/ChildcareDepartment: 60330000 - AG-4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENTJob Description Classification Title: OPS Florida 4H Camps Environmental EducatorJob Description: Essential Tasks You will play a key role in creating engaging and hands-on environmental experiences. Your responsibilities will include: Organizing, delivering, and evaluating 100 educational programs focused on Florida's vital natural resources (land, air, soil, water) for students in grades K-12 through on-site and outreach programs. Utilizing 4-H Environmental Education curriculums that foster a love for the environment and learning. Collaborating with fellow team members to create a lasting, positive impact on our Florida youth. Benefits Tangible Receive a biweekly living stipend $760- $860 Earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award for completion of your term of service AmeriCorps member housing may be available on-site Enjoy loan deferment and interest forbearance on qualified student loans while in service: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service Childcare benefits may be available for members with children under 13 Health insurance is available for FULL-TIME members Explore additional benefits for AmeriCorps at: https://www.nationalservice.gov/special-initiatives/employers-national-service/alumni Intangible Be part of transforming the lives of youth through hands-on environmental learning Connect with a strong network of youth development and environmental professionals and fellow educators Onboarding &Training Your journey with us begins with comprehensive onboarding focused on crucial areas such as UF Human Resources, 4-H Standards, Youth Protection, and grant expectations Orientation and mid-year training are required and will include overnight travel Training Experiential Learning: You will learn how to make education engaging and actionable Behavior Modification Techniques: Equip you with strategies to guide the youth effectively Ongoing Professional Development: Monthly check-ins and continuous training based on member needs Environmental Education: You will learn a myriad of curriculum based on Florida's natural ecosystems Grant standards training Evaluations and Reporting Your performance will be monitored through mid-term and end-of-term evaluations to ensure a high-quality educational delivery. You will be responsible for bi-weekly timesheet reporting, monthly data reports, and quarterly narrative reports of educational programs delivered. Supervisor's name and contact information Program Director: Samatha Brown, 4-H AmeriCorps Program Director, [email protected] On-site Supervisor: Ariel Blanton, 4-H Camp Timpoochee Camp Director, [email protected], (850) 897-2224 On-site Supervisor: Bill Tillet, 4-H Camp Cloverleaf Camp Director, [email protected], (863) 840-9988 Length of position September 2025 - July 2026 (hiring is on a rolling basis; members will be onboarded as available) Grant Funded positions can serve as a Full-time (1700 hrs), Three-Quarters Time (1200 hrs), Half-time (900 hrs), or One-Quarter Time (450 hrs) Member. Service hours will vary depending on when you start the service year. Typically, M-F, 8-5. Some night and weekend work may be required. Expected Salary: Biweekly living stipend range $760-$860 Minimum Requirements: A High School diploma or its equivalent is the minimum requirement.Must pass a Background Screening before hire. Valid driver's license preferred.Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience in education, natural resources, youth development, science, recreational leadership, or related fields. Experience with environmental education and educating youth Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Ability to teach pre-designed environmental education curricula to a wide age group Strong and effective oral and written communication with both large and small groups A passion for customer service and environmental education Special Instructions to Applicants: This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply. Must pass a State and Federal Background Screening before hire. In order to be considered please submit a resume and cover letter.Health Assessment Required: No Applications Close: 30 May 2026To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/536598Our Commitment:The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-51a081d711b26f4e89ef5447a0187324