OPS Florida 4H Camps Environmental Educator

The University of Florida is seeking an OPS Florida 4H Camps Environmental Educator to organize and deliver educational programs about Florida's natural resources for K-12 students. This temporary, full-time position involves hands-on environmental education and collaboration with team members. Benefits include a living stipend, potential housing, and an education award. The role requires on-site work in Florida and includes training and evaluations throughout the term.
OPS Florida 4H Camps Environmental Educator

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Work type: Temp Full-Time

Location: In the State of Florida

Categories: Early childhood education/Childcare

Department: 60330000 - AG-4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

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

Advertised: 28 Jul 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 30 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

About the Company:
University of Florida