• OPS Florida 4H Camps Environmental Educator

    University of Florida (FL)


    OPS Florida 4H Camps Environmental Educator

     

    Work type: Temp Full-Time

     

    Categories: Early childhood education/Childcare

     

    Department: 60330000 - AG-4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

    Classification Title:

    OPS Florida 4H Camps Environmental Educator

    Job 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 diverse 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

     

    Advertised: 28 Jul 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

     

    Applications close: 30 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time