Public Education Specialist
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Job Location:
Decatur, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Salary Range: $22.32/hour - $35.94/hour Salary Range: 14 FLSA: Nonexempt
Purpose of Classification:
The purpose of this classification is to plan coordinate and deliver public education and training programs for schools neighborhood and community organizations businesses and the general public.
Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar related or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Plans organizes and develops educational programming in assigned specialty; researches and develops curricula and presentations; prepares activities and audiovisual materials; secures locations and dates for programs; coordinates and schedules programs with participants; and sets-up for programs.
Delivers educational programs; conducts training and education programs in a variety of settings and for a variety of audiences to include students teachers volunteer groups neighborhood and community organizations businesses other County staff and the general public; facilitates tours workshops contests and special events; and responds to inquiries and follow-up questions related to educational topics.
Solicits and coordinates volunteers; explains and promotes volunteer programs; solicits volunteers; and schedules trains and assists volunteers in completing volunteer assignments.
Tracks educational program data; compiles data related to program participation costs and effectiveness is achieving desired objectives; conduct surveys to collect participant feedback; and prepares related reports.
Researches and stays abreast of changes in the assigned field/specialty.
Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations within designated timeframes and per established procedures; receives and reviews various documentation reports or forms.
Communicates with department staff supervisor other employees schools community groups volunteers the public and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities review status of work exchange information or resolve problems.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate degree in Public Relations Communications or a field of study directly related to the departmental mission required; three years of experience in training communications or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this job.
Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia drivers license.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Typing
- Public Relations
- Video Editing
- Interviewing
- Media Relations
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Social Media Management
- Leadership Experience
- Public Speaking
- Blogging
- Writing Skills
About Company
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