4-H Summer Camp Track Instructor - Gardening Environmental Education
4-H Summer Camp Track Instructor - Gardening Environmental Education
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Job Posting Title:
4H Summer Camp Track Instructor Gardening (Environmental Education)
Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
LSUAG PL4 Grant Walker Education Center (Christine Noel Bergeron
Work Location:
0101 Camp Grant Walker Office
Pay Grade:
Academic
Job Description:
Work Location: Grant Walker 4H Educational Center Pollock LA
Position Description: This individual will serve as the lead instructor teaching gardening subject matter in a track format to an audience of up to 2550 youth at a time grades 4th 6th in a camp setting. This person will be responsible for meeting with and mentoring two other assigned camp staff before and after track time each day. The instructor will join other summer staff in providing safe supervision of youth while at camp and will support 4H professionals volunteers and members in conducting meaningful educational experiences to help develop life skills. Works under the direct supervision of the 4H Program Coordinator to implement all policies and procedures of the LSU AgCenter and the Louisiana 4H Youth Development program.
Essential Job Functions:
- Teach natural sciences environmental education and gardening/horticulture curriculum utilizing a mix of indoor and outdoor classroom settings for campers
- Prepare and coordinate track curriculum with the 4H Program Coordinator prior to camp.
- Maintain manage request equipment and supplies for the track.
- Clean assigned teaching areas daily and at the end of week.
Qualification Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in education sciences natural resources or field related to natural resources including but not limited to Horticulture Plant/Soil Science etc.
- At least one year of teaching experience and expertise.
- Must complete the employee background screening process and be approved by the LSU AgCenter Human Resource Management Unit.
- Professional communication skills both written and oral. Work efficiently with youth in group situations.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Incorporate adult volunteers and campers into the track as teaching assistants/helpers who are also learners.
- Ability to communicate and direct small and large groups of youth.
- Flexibility in schedules and programming.
- Efficient organizational analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Ability to coordinate and manage resources.
Salary and Benefits: Salary: $3000.00 for the nineweek period.
Date Available: Camp session is May 26July 31 2025. Work hours are Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday each week from 7:30 am until 12:00 pm plus prep and cleanup time. Required training period is May. Camp will not be in session the week of June.
Application Procedure: Must apply online at (or through Workday for internal applicants). Must submit resume cover letter two letters of recommendation and transcripts for application to be considered complete.
Application Deadline: March 1 2025 or until a suitable candidate is identified.
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and Equal Opportunity Employer.
Additional Job Description:
Competencies:
NoneSpecial Instructions:
Posting Date:
December 10 2024
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
Background Check An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory preemployment background check.
Benefits The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement multiple medical insurance options supplemental insurances (dental life longterm disability accident vision longterm care etc. Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses) university holidays 14 per year) generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits Employee Assistance Program and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category percent effort and length of employment.
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State Universitys partner nextSource Workforce Solutions for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment benefits payroll and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
About the LSU Agricultural Center:
The LSU AgCenter is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station which conducts agriculturalbased research and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 on campus academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish. For more information visit the AgCenters website at .
The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:
The LSUAgriculturalCenteris a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. TheAgCenter is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. TheAgCenter is also designated as aState As a Model Employer (SAME)agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office ator emailed .
Employment Type
Part-Time
