Part-Time UF/IFAS 4-H Camp Timpoochee Environmental Education Educator

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Key Responsibilities

Teach, organize, and evaluate educational programs, focused on Florida’s marine natural resources, to students in grades K-12 through day residential,

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Classification Title:

OPS Time-Limited Non-Clerical

Classification Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma or its equivalent is minimum requirements

Job Description:

Essential Tasks

Florida 4-H environmental educators play a key role in creating engaging and hands-on environmental education experiences. Your responsibilities will include:

Teach, organize, and evaluate educational programs, focused on Florida’s marine natural resources, to students in grades K-12 through day residential, and outreach programs
Provide programmatic support to maintain and increase marine and environmental education classes, activities, and materials.
Assist with animal care for education animals
Help maintain clean facilities utilized for educational programs on-site
May assist with dining hall duties as needed, for on-site educational programs

Help with other programmatic responsibilities as needed

Expected Salary:

$16.50 per hour

Required Qualifications:

High School diploma or its equivalent is minimum requirements

Preferred:

Preferred qualification is a Bachelors Degree, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, in sciences, education, natural resources, youth development, recreational leadership or other related fields is required. Must pass a Background Screening prior to hire. Valid driver’s license preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Teach pre-designed environmental education curricula to a variety of ages and abilities
Effective oral communication with both large and small groups
Effective written communication
Customer service
Experience working with youth
Knowledge, experience and/or interest in teaching marine and environmental education

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is an OPS seasonal position, with two seasons available for employment:

Fall Term: 9/15/26 – 11/25/26
Winter/Spring Term: 1/15/27-4/30/27

Weekly schedules vary, depending upon programming but would typically be M-F, between 8AM-5PM. Some night and weekend work. Average of 30 hours/week.

Benefits of Accepting this Position

Tangible:

Hourly wage of $16.50/hour, with average work week of 30 hours/week
Housing may be available on-site at no additional cost
American Red Cross certifications provided, including: First Aid, CPR, AED, and waterfront lifeguarding
Explore additional beneﬁts for University of Florida OPS positions at: Temporary Staff (OPS) | Current Employees

Intangible:

Be part of the world’s largest positive youth development program (4-H) and connected to a top 5 University (University of Florida). Make a difference in the future of Florida’s environment by educating our youth. Connect with a strong network of youth development and environmental professionals and fellow educators.

To be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

Health Assessment Required:

Advertised: 21 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Feb 2027 Eastern Standard Time

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