Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number |
S13401P |
Working Title |
4-H Environmental Education Program Coordinator- Wahsega |
Department |
CAES-Wahsega |
About the University of Georgia |
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education
(https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education.
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UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine. |
About the College/Unit/Department |
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College/Unit/Department website |
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Posting Type |
External |
Retirement Plan |
TRS or ORP |
Employment Type |
Employee |
Benefits Eligibility |
Benefits Eligible |
Full/Part time |
Full Time |
Work Schedule |
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Additional Schedule Information |
Schedule may vary based on the needs of the center |
Advertised Salary |
Commensurate with Experience |
Posting Date |
03/21/2025 |
Open until filled |
Yes |
Closing Date |
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Proposed Starting Date |
07/01/2025 |
Special Instructions to Applicants |
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Location of Vacancy |
Wahsega 4-H Center - Dahlonega |
EEO Policy Statement |
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). |
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https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally,
USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. |
Position Information
Classification Title |
Public Service Professional AD |
FLSA |
Exempt |
FTE |
1.00 |
Minimum Qualifications |
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications. |
Preferred Qualifications |
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Position Summary |
This role involves coordination, management, supervision, customer service, delivery and promotion of youth programs. This incumbent is responsible for operation of the Georgia 4-H Environmental Education Program at the Wahsega 4-H Center. Frequent evening and weekend work is required. On-site housing is provided. Work will include hiring, training and supervision of seasonal environmental education staff and daily operation of residential and day-use programs for school audiences in grades K-12. Job responsibilities also include care for program animals, overseeing high ropes equipment and operation, and assisting the center director in training and supervising summer camp counselors. Other duties includes helping out in other departments at the Wahsega 4-H center as needed such as dining hall, maintenance and housekeeping. Occasional work to support the state-wide 4-H system includes leading Red Cross
CPR/First Aid/Lifeguarding classes and working with program coordintators from other 4-H Centers as assigned. This position will be under the leadership of the State 4-H Environmental Education Coordinator as well as the Wahsega 4-H Center Director, who serves as the direct supervisor. |
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
- Teach a wide variety of subjects to children in grades K-12 with an emphasis on 8-14 year-old youth.
- Knowledge of the environment and comfort in working in the out-of-doors.
- Work with and care for reptiles and amphibians.
- Communicate with youth, adults,and young adults.
- Market and promote programs to school administrators, teachers, and UGA Extension personnel.
- Written and spoken communication skills.
- Computer skills to maintain email and printed communication with group leaders.
- Supervise the work of others.
- Work independently.
- First aid knowledge.
- Training or willingness to be trained as a Red Cross instructors of First Aid/CPR/Lifeguarding
- Training in or willingness to be trained to Level 2 high-ropes challenge course facilitation.
- Lifeguarding in pool or waterfront
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Physical Demands |
- Lift 20 pounds.
- Sit for significant periods of time while working at a computer.
- Stand for extended periods of time
- Lift cleaning supplies and teaching supplies.
- Sit while driving to conferences or meetings in other parts of the state.
- Driving as needed to perform job duties.
- Work at 40 feet high facilitating high ropes activities
- Hike for 2 miles on uneven trails while teaching a class
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Is driving a responsibility of this position? |
Yes |
Is this a Position of Trust? |
Yes |
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? |
Yes |
Does this position require a P-Card? |
No |
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? |
No |
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? |
Yes |
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) |
Yes |
Credit and P-Card policy |
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the
UGA Credit Background Check website. |
Background Investigation Policy |
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the
UGA Background Check website. |
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities |
- Provides overall leadership for the on-site day-to-day operation of the Georgia 4-H Environmental Education Program at Wahsega 4-H Center.
- Communicate with seasonal EE staff, dining hall staff, school group leaders etc to insure a well-run program.
- At times helping out in other department at Wahsega when needed (housekeeping, maintenance, dining hall)
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Percentage of time |
40 |
Duties/Responsibilities |
- Hires, trains, and supervises instructional staff for fall and spring seasons
- Schedules and oversees staff duties including teaching, cleanup, and related duties.
- Provides feedback to seasonal staff to help them improve their skills
- Maintain good supervision of the staff and program to insure safety
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Percentage of time |
20 |
Duties/Responsibilities |
- Develops schedules for school groups attending an Environmental Education program session and serves as the primary communication link with the schools and the 4-H Center.
- Is in daily communication via email and phone calls with group leaders to acquire all the necessary information to plan the field study including: class selections, dietary restrictions, other special accommodations, group numbers, billing information. Cabin assignments, etc
- Keeps the Wahsega calendar up to date with all necessary information
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Percentage of time |
15 |
Duties/Responsibilities |
- Oversee the care of Wahsega captive animals which include various reptiles, amphibians, chickens, and invertebrates
- Train seasonal staff to care for animals and supervise them in their work
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Percentage of time |
10 |
Duties/Responsibilities |
- Acquire and maintain a level 2 High Ropes certification
- Acquire the abilities to be the main person overseeing the high ropes program at Wahsega which includes managing and inspecting the equipment and training and supervision of seasonal staff
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Percentage of time |
5 |
Duties/Responsibilities |
- Assists the center director in training and supervising summer camp counselors
- During counselor training week, train counselors with the EE type classes they will be teaching
- Train summer camp counselors on high ropes
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Percentage of time |
5 |
Duties/Responsibilities |
- Assists with the marketing and promotion of the Georgia 4-H Environmental Education Program to targeted audiences through newsletters, exhibits, presentations, and brochures. Assists in promotion and marketing of the program to education conferences and through networking among members of related organizations
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Percentage of time |
5 |
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