Employer: Fortson 4-H Center

Description:Fortson 4-H Center Environmental Educator

Do you like working outside and have an interest in teaching children?
Fortson 4-H Center is located 30 miles outside of Atlanta on 77 acres
of
forest, field, pond, and wetlands; a wonderful, intimate setting for
teaching kids about the environment!

Job description: Fortson is in their 3rd season as an environmental
education facility. We are looking for enthusiastic people to help get
our program going and to teach science and outdoor education to
elementary and middle school students. The students come for the day
or
they extend their trip for 1 or 2 nights. Instructors are required to
work some nights. Other duties include animal husbandry, curriculum
development, and maintenance work.
Class subjects offered include: Pond ecology, wetland ecology,
herpetology, entomology, pioneer life, Challenge course, wilderness
survival and archery.

Qualifications: Commitment, genuine interest in working with children,
creativity, flexibility, well developed communication skills,
leadership
ability; a Bachelor’s degree is required in Education, Natural
Science, Environmental Education, Biology, Forestry, Outdoor Education,
or related fields preferred.
Dates: Spring season runs late January through May. Fall Season runs
August 23 through December 15. A paid two week training session is
provided.
Salary: $8.95/hr which includes a limited insurance policy and some
meals. Housing is provided for $160/month.

*Seasonal Staff can also visit and stay overnight for free at 4 other
Georgia 4-H Centers. Rock Eagle 4-H Center is located east of Atlanta.

Wahsega 4-H Center is located in the North Georgia Mountains. Burton
4-H Center is on the Atlantic Coast near Savannah on Tybee Island.
Jekyll Island is also on the Atlantic Coast near Brunswick, GA. There
may also be an opportunity to teach at one of the other centers when
needed.

To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to:
Susie Greer, director
Fortson 4-H Center
999 Fortson Rd.
Hampton, Georgia 30228
Phone: (770)946-3276 Fax: (770)946-4494
Email: sgreer4h@uga.edu
Website: www. fortson4h.org


"Inspire young people through experiential outdoor learning at one of
the largest environmental education programs in the nation. With five
Centers located from the mountains to the coast, the University of
Georgia has an exciting career opportunity for you"

Location: Fortson

Qualifications: Qualifications: Commitment, genuine interest in working with children, creativity, flexibility, well developed communication skills, leadership ability; a Bachelor’s degree is required in Education, Natural Science, Environmental Education, Biology, Forestry, Outdoor Education, or related fields preferred.

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To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to:
Susie Greer, director
Fortson 4-H Center
999 Fortson Rd.
Hampton, Georgia 30228
Phone: (770)946-3276 Fax: (770)946-4494
Email: sgreer4h@uga.edu
Website: www. fortson4h.org

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Salary: $8.95/hr

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Deadline: March 01, 2008