Environmental Education Specialist

3 weeks ago


Gainesville, Florida, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

As an Environmental Education Specialist with the University of Florida's 4-H Camp Cloverleaf AmeriCorps program, you will play a vital role in educating students about the importance of environmental conservation. Your primary responsibility will be to develop and deliver educational programs for students in grades K-12, focusing on Florida's land, air, soil, and water using the Florida 4-H Environmental Education curriculum. You will also be responsible for outreach visits to schools, organizations, and agencies to teach environmental education curriculum. This is a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the future of Florida's environment by educating its youth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver educational programs for students in grades K-12, focusing on Florida's land, air, soil, and water using the Florida 4-H Environmental Education curriculum.
• Conduct outreach visits to schools, organizations, and agencies to teach environmental education curriculum.
• Collaborate with the 4-H Camp Cloverleaf team to ensure the success of the program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience working with youth and teaching environmental education curriculum preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer

• Biweekly living stipend of $875.
• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award for completion of full term of service.
• Loan deferment and interest forbearance on qualified student loans while in service.
• Health insurance available for full-time members.
• Additional benefits for AmeriCorps alumni available at www.americorps.gov/alumni.

How to Apply

Apply online at https://jobs.ufl.edu and search for job ID 533016.

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