Part-Time UF/IFAS 4-H Camp Timpoochee Environmental Education Educator

Classification Title:

OPS Time-Limited Non-Clerical

Classification Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma or its equivalent is minimum requirements

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

Expected Salary:

$16.50 per hour

Required Qualifications:

High School diploma or its equivalent is minimum requirements

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

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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.

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.

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

Health Assessment Required:

No