Florida 4-H
Join Our Team
Do you love camp and being outside near the beach? Are you passionate about youth development and having fun while doing so? Are you looking for a leadership role within camp? Would you like to add a multitude of professional development skills to your resume and/or fulfill an internship for college?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, 4-H Camp Timpoochee would love to have you apply to work with us! Please see the position descriptions below and click to apply today. If you have any questions, please reach out to timpoochee4h@ifas.ufl.edu or give us a call at (850) 897-2224.
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AmeriCorps Environmental Educator
Florida 4-H AmeriCorps members serve Florida 4-H by teaching environmental education classes and activities to the public. AmeriCorps members help to book, organize, deliver, and evaluate environmental educational programs that occur both in and outside traditional classrooms. Camp Timpoochee provides one place where AmeriCorps members educate others about the local ecosystem that Camp Timpoochee is a part of. If you have an interest in teaching others in about the environment in an informal, hands-on setting, we hope you apply to serve Florida 4-H in this way.
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Summer Camp Cabin Leaders
Summer Camp Cabin Leaders are the vital foundation to our summer camp program. They are a positive role model, create lasting memories for all campers, provide safe cabin supervision, and have fun engaging in camper activities. Cabin Leaders are the primary group of camp staff that provide day and overnight supervision for campers aged 6-16 years. They will be a leader of joy, fun, and adventure while manifesting a loving and inclusive environment in their cabins. They also would be assisting with campfires, crafts, STEM activities, waterfront activities, shooting sports, and many other traditional camp programs.
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Summer Day Camp Leader
Summer Day Camp Leaders are the vital foundation to our summer camp program, as they are a positive role model, create lasting memories for all campers, assist with day camper integration daily, and have fun engaging in day camper activities. Working as a Summer Day Camp Leader for the University of Florida 4-H Camping Program can provide a season of self-growth and an unforgettable work experience. Many practical work experiences and benefits are gained during a summer at camp, such as leadership, communication, networking opportunities, collaboration with a team, letters of recommendation, and professional development to just name a few. We have had camp staff fulfill internships as part of their employment. If you’re interested in making your summer employment an internship as well, please discuss this idea with your college advisor and Ariel Danley, the 4-H Camp Timpoochee Director.
Please reach out with any questions to timpoochee4h@ifas.ufl.edu.
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Summer Camp Health Director
The Camp Health Director is the lead medical professional on the camp staff, responsible for managing the health center and handling any and all medical related situations that arise. The Camp Health Director is responsible for distribution of approved prescription and over-the-counter medications/first aid to our campers. Campers or staff members with serious ailments/injuries are transported to the local urgent care facility or hospital by camp staff. The Camp Health Director will be provided housing on-site and will be expected to be on-call 24 hours a day, Monday morning through Friday afternoon.
If you are interested in serving 1-8 weeks as the Summer Camp Health Director, please email your resume and expressed interest to the Camp Director at timpoochee4h@ifas.ufl.edu.