UF/IFAS Florida 4-H Environmental and Outdoor Educators

Organization

UF/IFAS 4-H Youth Development

Job Posted

August 17, 2026

Job status

Open

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Website

Florida 4-H Camps' Environmental Education Webpages

Contact Name

Erin Mugge

Contact Email

erin.mugge@ufl.edu

Deadline to Apply

Location

Florida 4-H Camps
Various, FL
United States
Are you passionate about working with youth and teaching marine science, outdoor, and/or environmental education in nature? Do you want to inspire the next generation while making a real impact in Florida? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Join our team as a Florida 4-H Camp Environmental and Outdoor Educator.

Florida 4-H Environmental and Outdoor Educators serve a critical role in teaching youth environmental education programs, both on-site at our three Florida 4-H camps and through outreach at schools, communities, organizations, etc.

Summary

4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization. This non-formal, practical educational program for youth is the youth development program of Florida Cooperative Extension – part of the University of Florida IFAS. The Florida 4-H Youth Development Program uses a learn-by-doing approach and caring adults to help youth gain the knowledge and life skills they need to be productive, responsible citizens.

Locations for Employment

Essential Tasks

Florid 4-H environmental educators play a key role in creating engaging and hands-on environmental education experiences. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Teach, organize, and evaluate educational programs, focused on Florida’s marine natural resources, to students in grades K-12 through day residential, and outreach programs
  • Provide programmatic support to maintain and increase marine and environmental education classes, activities, and materials.
  • Assist with animal care for education animals
  • Help maintain clean facilities utilized for educational programs on-site
  • May assist with dining hall duties as needed, for on-site educational programs
  • Help with other programmatic responsibilities as needed.

This position is an OPS seasonal position, with two seasons available for employment:

  • Fall Term: 9/15/26 – 11/25/26 (flexible start date)
  • Winter/Spring Term: 1/15/27-4/30/27
  • Weekly schedules vary, depending upon programming but would typically be M-F, between 8-5. Some night and weekend work. Average of 30 hours/week.

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Compensation Information

Benefits

  • Hourly wage of $16.50/hour, with average work week of 30 hours/week
  • Housing may be available on-site at no additional cost
  • American Red Cross certifications provided, including: First Aid, CPR, AED, and waterfront lifeguarding
  • Explore additional benefits for University of Florida OPS positions at: Temporary Staff (OPS) | Current Employees