TES 4-H Environmental Instructor - Seasonal/Residential
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Job overview
Auburn University is hiring a TES 4-H Environmental Instructor - Seasonal/Residential. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is seeking a TES 4-H Environmental Instructor. This role involves facilitating environmental, outdoor, and experiential education programs at the Alabama 4-H Center, which is located on 264 acres of woodlands along Lay Lake. The position offers extensive staff training and opportunities for Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR, and Alabama Boating Certification.
Key focus areas include Facilitate environmental, outdoor, and experiential education programs, Conduct macroinvertebrate studies, herpetology, canoeing, climbing wall, and challenge course activities, and Provide animal care.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent, 2 Years Experience In Clerical Or Administrative Support Services, and Associate's Degree. Important skills include Environmental Education, Outdoor Education, Experiential Education, Macroinvertebrate Studies, Herpetology, and Kayaking.
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Full job description
Salary Range: USD $12.00/Hr. - USD $16.50/Hr.
Locations: Columbiana, AL
Job Type: Temporary
Department: ACES Support 4H Center
Associated Division: AL Cooperative Extension System
Req ID: 7878
Overview
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is excited to begin the search for a TES 4-H Environmental Instructor!
The Alabama 4-H Center rests on 264 acres of lush rolling woodlands along the banks of beautiful Lay Lake and is surrounded by some of the state’s most ecologically diverse features, including the Cahaba River, Talladega National Forest, Cheaha Wilderness and Oak Mountain State Park. The center is also located only 35 miles from Birmingham, a culturally diverse city with excellent dining, music and arts.
Training/Educational opportunities: 15-day extensive staff training on all programs provided at the center; Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR (End of Spring Season/Beginning of Summer Season); Alabama Boating Certification Course (Fall and Spring seasons).
Season Commitment:
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Spring: Mid Feb – Mid May
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Summer: End of May – Mid August
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Fall: Mid August – Mid December
*** Preference will be shown to applicants interested in making a 2 or more season commitment.**
*** Room Provided**
Visit our website at www.alabama4hscienceschool.org (https://alabama4hcenter.org/4-h-science-school/) for more information.
Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:
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Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
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Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
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Assistance with special projects
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Seasonal work
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Emergencies
If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.
AU student employees are not eligible for TES.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate a wide range of programs including environmental, outdoor and experiential education such as macroinvertebrate studies, herpetology, canoeing, climbing wall, and challenge course (85%); animal care (10%); provide program maintenance and development (4%); general maintenance, grounds, housekeeping, and kitchen duties (1%).
Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience OR
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Associate’s degree OR
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Bachelor’s degree
Scope of Experience: Experience in clerical or administrative support services.
Substitution allowed for Experience:
- Degrees can be use in lieu of expereince
Why Work at Auburn?
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Life-Changing Impact : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
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Culture of Excellence : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
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We’re Here for You : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
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Sweet Home Alabama : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
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A Place for Everyone : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
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