Deadline: Thu, 03/28/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Georgia 4-H Job Field: Other Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Georgia Location Detail: Tybee Island, Georgia Job Description: Make the beach and salt marsh your new outdoor classroom at the Burton 4-H Center on Tybee Island! A Georgia barrier island surrounded by nature, history and beach town vibes; this opportunity is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast looking to live and work on a coastal community! As part of University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences/Georgia 4-H, Burton 4-H Center’s Environmental Education Program provides high-quality day and residential (overnight) learning experiences and is a partner in education to serve public, private, and homeschool groups across the Southeast. In our outdoor classroom, our research-based curriculum correlates to the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE), providing hands-on learning opportun Qualifications: Ideal candidates are committed, have a genuine interest in youth development, strong passion for education, enthusiasm for life-long learning and seek opportunities for connecting students with meaningful experiences in science and the natural world. Applicants with customer service and hospitality/food industry experience are strongly encouraged. Ideal candidates also have dynamic personality, group management skills, leadership abilities, teamwork mindset, self-confidence, effective communication skills, a positive attitude and flexibility. Qualities fitting for the job include adaptability, integrity, willingness to connect and build relationships, and the desire to grow and be challenged. Miscellaneous: USING ACCOMMODATION Rent: $20/per week (all utilities included). Reservations provide adult supervision in dorms, educator staff do not. House Description: Housing is a spacious coastal style home on stilts with covered parking and an outside back porch overlooking the surrounding salt marsh. Private/Shared Spaces: The home lodges up to eight seasonal educator staff featuring eight private bedrooms (with private sink), four suite-mate bathrooms (shared toilet and shower between two staff), a double laundry room (shared between four staff) and double kitchen with provided appliances and amenities (shared between four staff). Proximity: Home is on-site within our gated property and two-minute walking distance to work. Conveniently, located middle of Tybee Island where everything “on island” is walking or biking accessible. Not to mention, the experience of living surrounded by salt marsh, a ½ mile stroll to the beach, and 18 miles away to Historic downtown Savannah, Georgia! Considerations: Housing on-site is optional, not required and no pets allowed; Hourly rate does not change if opting to commute. Benefits: Compensation: Position is paid per hour and overtime at time and a half when over 40 hours a week Health Insurance: Limited health insurance for personal use and worker’s compensation coverage for incidents. Pro-Deals: Access to Burton 4-H work accounts and individual qualification for “pro-deals” with name brand outdoor gear. Snacks: During meal shifts, remaining food after meal service may be available for staff. Coffee and canteen snacks also offered. How to Apply: 1. Go to www.ugajobsearch.com 2. At the “Posting Number” type the UGA Posting #G/R21312P* 3. Click “Search” 4. Click “View Details” 5. Click “Apply for this Posting” and complete the UGA application 6. After applying, notify Environmental Education Program Coordinator, Erine-Fay McNaught (erinefay.mcnaught@uga.edu) of your submitted application. Please include your application confirmation #, your attached resume, cover letter and 3 workrelated references
