Education and Public Relations Specialist EPR
Education and Public Relations Specialist EPR
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- FOR INQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY:Greene Soil & Water Conservation District1363 Burnett DriveXenia OH45385
This employee will be primarily responsible for providing educational programs on behalf of the District. In accordance with the goals policies and objectives of the District the E/PR will provide learning for all ages offer workshops and host and present at community events. This employee must exhibit the ability to work individually and in conjunction with other District staff to schedule prepare and deliver programs and presentations in schools and at public outreach events.
The E/PR is under general supervision of the Director and establishes and coordinates outreach campaigns on behalf of the District. The employee will produce marketing materials and manage the social media platforms and website of the District. The E/PR will provide support to the District as needed in assistance of their programs including but not limited to: Rural Urban and Administration.
Normal Working Hours: Monday Friday; 8:00am 4:30pm. Employees may be required to work overtime whenever it is deemed necessary by the employer. District employees will be allowed compensatory time (time and onehalf basis)off regular work hours in lieu of overtime pay. Compensatory time shall accumulate at a rate of one and onehalf hours for each overtime hour worked.
Application Procedure:
Submit a job application resume and cover letter
Submit a writing sample in press release format with a minimum of 200 words describing the Importance of Sustaining Natural Resources in Greene County
Submit a graphic design to accompany the above news article for dissemination on social media
Application Deadline must be received through the Greene County Website by 4:00 pm Wednesday April 23 2025. Duties/Responsibilities
Education: Schedule develop and deliver classroom programs PreK12th grade which focus on natural resource related themes including water quality erosion soils and wildlife Coordinate and implement education programs including but not limited to: township trustee meetings county events scout church and other youth/adult community groups Coordinate and implement education and outreach opportunities including but not limited to: tree sale tire amnesty grant collections Test your Well stream cleanups community presentations and other special events Coordinate and implement education/enrichment opportunities such as teacher and adult education workshops Coordinate and implement Local Area State and National Envirothon events Coordinate and implement adult programming to support the District Rural and Urban Teams including but not limited to: field days pond clinics forestry walks pollinator workshops and Erosion Control Measures. Public Relations: Work on actively increasing the Districts presence in schools the community and the State; both physically and digitally Coordinate design edit and manage District publications communications and program promotion Coordinate design edit and manage website blogs and social media platforms Organize develop and distribute paper and virtual newsletters as directed by the District; while maintaining the appropriate databases Manage all District digital platforms with an end goal of increasing traffic and interactions Actively network with likeminded organizations to cooperatively produce publications and enrichment opportunities Become proficient in the use of computer and related software including but not limited to: Microsoft Office Apple iOS Adobe Photo Editing Software Video Editing online applications GIS and viable State and Federal reporting systems Agricultural Pollution Abatement: Conduct technical and administrative aspects of pollution abatement program Administration: Actively participate in District and community meetings as needed or requested Assist in the development of the Annual Plan of Work Long Range Plan and Strategic Planning Assist with the training of District Staff and County State and Federal Partners as needed Keep informed of Federal State and private conservation programs and suggest areas where technical and financial assistance could be utilized in conservation activities Actively seek opportunities for outreach and the promotion of District programs as well as develop new programs to better serve the District Minimum Qualifications
Competent communication skills written and oral with an ability to work with a variety of elected officials government officials contractors and cooperators Competent organizational and timemanagement skills with selfmotivation Applicants should have an Associate Degree or higher in an agriculture natural resource education or environmental science related field of study; or equivalent related work experience may be considered. Preference given to those with additional agricultural or teaching qualifications/skills General knowledge of computer and technology additional consideration with knowledge in agriculture engineering public relations and digital communications Be willing to learn new applications to further the Districts goals and objectives Excellent public relations customer service and project management skills Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form Obtain and maintain proper Federal Security Clearance to be issued a LincPass Card Obtain and maintain appropriate background checks and authorizations to be able to work in schools Valid Ohio drivers license and ability to be insured on the District Auto Policy Preference will be given to applicants with experience operating a truck and trailer including but not limited to: utility and 5th wheel trailers tractors spray rigs ATV RTV PTO driven attachments and pull behind equipment Job applicant after receiving a conditional offer must successfully pass a background check and a drug test before employment as determined by the Board Supplemental Information
Benefits: There is a wide variety of benefits available to fulltime permanent Greene County employees. These benefits include: health dental vision life insurance optional life insurance plans wellness program employee assistance program and deferred compensation plans. The County pays 80 of the health care premium and 39 of the dental premium. All fulltime employees are eligible for $50000 group life insurance paid 100 by the County. Paid Vacation Sick Leave Federal Holidays and participation in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System Administration
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
