Public Education Program Coordinator – Department OF Solid Waste & Resource Recovery Jobs Near Me

Overview

Position Title:Public Education Program Coordinator

Company:City Of Alachua

Location:Gainesville, FL

Job Description:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, education, environmental science or related field and one year of public education related experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.

Require the successful completion of a criminal history background investigation prior to employment. A valid Florida Driver License  is required and a Motor  Vehicle Record that meets the requirements  of  Alachua  County  policy # 6-7; Motor  Vehicle  Records will  be reviewed prior to employment.   If  in  the past 24-month period, the record shows more than 3 moving   traffic   violations,   and/or   a conviction/pending   charge   for  driving  under  the influence, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.

Responsibilities:

• Designs, plans, implements and evaluates public education programs and projects for pre-K through 12th grade and generic audiences (from young children to senior citizens).
• An employee assigned to this classification designs, plans, implements, and evaluates public education programs (pre-K through 12th grade and generic audience). Work involves development and coordination of department specific comprehensive educational programs and activities;
• preparation of media education campaigns and the delivery of public information and education programs.
• Exudes a positive customer service focus.
• Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.
• Plans and directs the development and communication of information designed to keep the public informed of Alachua County Department specific programs (i.e., Public Works, Fire/Rescue, etc.), goals, objectives, and initiatives.
• This is responsible, professional work designing, implementing, and coordinating the activities of the Solid Waste and Resource Recovery Department’s public education and Tools for Schools programs.
• This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.
• Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.

Requirements:

• Arranges for public relations efforts in order to meet needs, objectives, and policies of individual, special interest group, business concern, non-profit organization, or governmental agency, serving as in-house staff member or as an outside consultant.
• Represents assigned department during community projects and at public, social, and business gatherings.
• Prepares and coordinates grants related to public education for department specific activities.
• Coordinates/supervises volunteers and interns/specialists, as appropriate.
• Provides training to Alachua County teachers and other community leaders via workshops and presentations using resource information and materials pertinent to the educational goals and commitments of the department.
• Arranges for and conducts public contact programs designed to meet department specific objectives.
• Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.
• Purchases advertising space and time as required.
• Researches data, creates ideas, writes copy, designs and lays out artwork, edits, contacts media representatives, or represents assigned department directly before the general public.
• These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
• Coordinates contracts with public relations firms.
  Promotes goodwill through such publicity efforts as speeches, exhibits, films, tours, and question/answer sessions.
  Prepares and distributes fact sheets, news releases, photographs, scripts, or tape recordings to media representatives and other persons who may be interested in learning about or publicizing department specific activities and/or messages.