Environmental Educator

Job Description:

As an Environmental Educator with the University of Florida's 4-H program, you will play a vital role in delivering educational programs to students in grades K-12, focusing on Florida's land, air, soil, and water using the Florida 4-H Environmental Education curriculum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement educational programs for students, including hands-on activities and workshops.
• Collaborate with teachers and other educators to integrate environmental education into the curriculum.
• Conduct outreach visits to schools and organizations to promote environmental education and provide training to educators.
• Assist in the development and evaluation of environmental education programs.

Benefits:

• Tangible biweekly living stipends.
• AmeriCorps Education Award for completion of full term of service.
• Loan deferment and interest forbearance on qualified student loans.
• Health insurance available for full-time members.
• Childcare benefit available for members with children under the age of 5.

Onboarding and Training:

Initial onboarding training will cover UF Human Resources, 4-H Standards of Expectations and Youth Protection, and AmeriCorps expectations and allowable activities.

Members will also receive training in experiential learning, behavior modification, and environmental education practicum.

Evaluations and Reporting:

• Quarterly program delivery performance evaluations with on-site supervisor and/or other supervisor.
• Bi-weekly timesheet reporting.
• Monthly data reports, including number of reached participants and environmental education evaluation data.
• Quarterly narrative reports of education programs and delivery.

Supervisor Information:

• AmeriCorps Supervisor: Erin Mugge, 4-H AmeriCorps Program Director.
• On-site Supervisor: Ariel Blanton, 4-H Camp Timpoochee Camp Director.

Time of Service:

Service will take place from September 4 to July 5, with flexible scheduling options available.

Members can serve as full-time, three-quarters time, half-time, or one-quarter time members, with varying service hours depending on the start date.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree in sciences, education, natural resources, youth development, recreational leadership, or a related field.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Teaching pre-designed environmental education curricula to various ages and abilities.
• Effective oral and written communication with large and small groups.
• Customer service and experience working with youth.
• Knowledge, experience, and/or interest in teaching environmental education.

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