Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Non-Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Part Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Schedule may vary based on the needs of the center
Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 10/06/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 10/20/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Burton 4-H Center - Tybee Island EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Public Service Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 0.49 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.
Preferred Qualifications 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/or 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).

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 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.

Duties/Responsibilities

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.

Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities

• 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
  
  
  

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

• Animal care and maintenance of teaching areas including the herpetology lab.

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Erine-Fay McNaught Recruitment Contact Email erinefay.mcnaught@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents