UGA Cooperative Extension: Georgia 4-H

Fortson 4-H Center:
Employment Opportunities

Environmental Education Coordinator

Job Summary:

This is highly responsible work in coordination, management, supervision, customer service, delivery and promotion of programs. This position is responsible for operation of the Georgia 4-H Environmental Education Program at Fortson 4-H Center. Some weekend work is required. It includes hiring seasonal environmental education program instructional staff, supervision of staff and daily operation of residential and day-use programs for school audiences in grades kindergarten through eight as well as some high school and adult groups. This position will be under the leadership of the State 4-H Environmental Education Coordinator as well as the Fortson 4-H Center Director, who serves as the direct supervisor.  

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of a Bachelor's degree.
No previous experience is required.  

Bachelor's degree in any area of education, biological sciences, environmental education or related field; master's degree preferred. Experience in planning and coordinating youth education programs. Two years teaching experience in residential settings preferred. Must have a valid Driver's License. Experience in 4-H or Extension programs desirable.

Work Hours:

This is a salaried position, some nights and weekend work is required.

For more information and to apply for the job:

Go to www.ugajobsearch.com. Click on the 'search posting' tab and then scroll down and select Fortson 4-H Center under the pull down box under locations. Click on the Program Specialist 1 position and follow the directions for applying for the job. Please do not call the center directly until after you have applied. Once we have reviewed all the applicants we will call people for interviews.