Open the door of curiosity, real life experiential learning & environmental awareness for groups of students immersed in the great outdoors.Discover mountain air, clear streams, rugged trails, rustic cabins, great food and an extraordinary staff in the North Georgia mountains, and experience being part of the Georgia 4-H Environmental Education Program—one of the nation's largest providers of residential environmental education. Located in the beautiful Chattahoochee National Forest, and just minutes from the Appalachian Trail, cascading waterfalls, and numerous other recreational opportunities, Wahsega 4-H Center serves as an educational facility for K-12 students immersed in one to three-day field studies. Environmental Education classes and activities include stream ecology, forest ecology, entomology, herpetology, pioneer life, survival skills, the challenge course and high ropes (zip line and climbing wall), with many other options. Inspire young people through experiential outdoor learning at one of the largest environmental education programs in the nation. With five 4-H Centers located from the mountains to the coast, the University of Georgia 4-H Program has an exciting career opportunity for you. |
What You Can Do |
Environmental Educators will provide hands-on learning in real world environments and teach classes in earth and life science, survival skills, team building, high & low ropes challenges and pioneer living skills. Other duties include care of captive wildlife in the herpetology lab, curriculum development, assisting in cleanup of facilities at the end of each session, and 2-3 hours of KP (Kitchen Patrol) each week. Positions are offered during the spring (mid-February through late May) and the fall (early September to early November). |
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| Program Overview |
View a short introduction from an Environmental Educator for teachers, parents and students planning to attend the Georgia 4-H Environmental Education Program at Wahsega 4-H Center. |
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Perks & Rewards |
Benefits include $13.25/hour, lodging in separate staff housing for $20/week (staff are not required to chaperone children overnight), optional meals when students are on-site for $2.50/meal, in-depth paid training in all subject areas, pro deal offers, and complimentary housing at the four other Georgia 4-H Centers. You will also have the added benefit of being in a beautiful mountain environment. The campus is just a few miles from the start of the Appalachian Trail and within driving distance of beautiful mountains, fun trails, and magnificent waterfalls. |
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The Essentials |
Individuals with a commitment to education, a genuine interest in child development, dynamic personality, well-developed communication skills, creativity, leadership ability, and a Bachelor's degree in an outdoor-related field (education, natural sciences, environmental education, biology, forestry, outdoor education, history) are strongly encouraged to apply. |
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Your First Move & Connections |
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for the spring (mid-February through late May) and the fall (early September to early November). To apply, send your cover letter and resume to Mike Klenke.
Mike Klenke
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