Garden & History Program Specialist, Rock Eagle

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Hours may vary based on the needs of the center. Some nights and weekends expected.

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Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Applicants with a Bachelor's degree (in education, natural science, environmental education, biology, forestry, outdoor education or related fields) are preferred. Seeking individuals who exhibit creativity, flexibility, communications skills, leadership abilities, and a strong work ethic.

The Garden and History Program Specialist is an integral position for the Rock Eagle 4-H Center (Eatonton, GA) Environmental Education department, and the person in this role will give direct instructional support to participants in the Environmental Education and Summer Camping programs, as well as adult/youth conference groups attending Rock Eagle 4-H Center. The Garden and History Program Specialist will be responsible for the following areas:

Additional responsibilities include seasonal education staff training, curriculum development, and maintenance of teaching spaces, and class materials. Someone who is creative, dependable, and has a service-based mentality would be a good fit for this role. A person with a genuine interest in history (especially of the 1800-1950s timeframe) would be able to express that passion in this role.

Daytime, evening, and weekend work are often necessary. During the summer months the Program Specialist will assist with programs and activities for the summer camping program.

The Garden and History Program Specialist will need to achieve Red Cross Instructor status for First Aid/ CPR and ACCT Level 2 instructor status to facilitate our high ropes course. Training will be provided at no cost to the employee.

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Plan, develop, and manage all components of the Rock Eagle 4-H Gardens including the 2-acre garden site, history garden, herb garden, chickens, and goats.

Provide leadership for the history component of the environmental education program including Scott Pioneer site and Tompkins Inn.

Assist with developing, planning, evaluating, marketing, and implementing all programs within the environmental education program.

Maintain teaching spaces, materials, and development of the Garden and Scott Pioneer site.

Assist/ teach with environmental education programming including high and low ropes programs.

Assist with training and evaluating summer camp staff.