OPS Florida 4H Camps Environmental Educator

OPS Florida 4H Camps Environmental Educator

Job No : 536598

Work Type : Full Time

Location : In the State of Florida

Categories : Early childhood education / Childcare

Department : 60330000 - AG-4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Job Description

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, sbrown11@ufl.edu

On-site Supervisor : Ariel Blanton, 4-H Camp Timpoochee Camp Director, ablanton@ufl.edu, (850) 897-2224

On-site Supervisor : Bill Tillet, 4-H Camp Cloverleaf Camp Director,

wtillett@ufl.edu, (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

Applications Close : 30 May 2026

To apply, visit https : / / explore.jobs.ufl.edu / en-us / job / 536598

Our Commitment :

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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