Community Education & Programs Lead

Louisville Metro Government; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Parental Leave

Sick Leave

Vacation

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government is seeking a position that plans and organizes educational programs and conducts special events for community groups. The role develops partnerships with volunteers, professionals, advocacy groups and other governmental agencies to implement programs and services.

This class operates independently under limited supervision, reporting major activities through regular meetings and contributing to budget development and program enhancements to maximize educational impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science, Communications, Education or related discipline.
• Two (2) years of teaching, training, community relations or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and coordinates educational programs for school groups, scout troops, and other community groups.
• Plans, organizes and conducts special events.
• Coordinates logistics and communicates arrangements with volunteers, professionals, advocacy groups and other governmental agencies to facilitate implementation of special programs, projects and events.
• Recruits, selects, trains, schedules and coordinates volunteers for departmental activities, educational programs, projects and special events.
• Assists in budget preparation and monitors and controls expenditures.
• Recommends changes or upgrades to programs, materials, operations and facility design to maximize educational utilization.
• Researches and develops marketing, public education and awareness materials including literature, audio visual and exhibits.
• Attends meetings, provides information and answers questions regarding programs and events.
• Designs and composes newsletters and other publications.
• Prepares and submits reports related to programs and projects.

Skills

Teaching

Training

Community relations

Program planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science, Communications, Education or related discipline

Job description

Louisville Metro Government is seeking a position that plans and organizes educational programs and conducts special events for community groups. The role develops partnerships with volunteers, professionals, advocacy groups and other governmental agencies to implement programs and services.

This class operates independently under limited supervision, reporting major activities through regular meetings and contributing to budget development and program enhancements to maximize educational impact.