Community Safety Education Coordinator

City of Kent, Washington; Fort Kent (ME); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AFSCME benefits

Job summary

The City of Kent seeks a Community Education Coordinator to plan, develop, coordinate and implement comprehensive crime prevention and safety education programs for residents. You will design events, partner with the Police Neighborhood Response Team, and lead youth-engagement activities to enhance public safety.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in communications, education, public relations, marketing, or related field and two years of instructor/educator experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, education, public relations, marketing, or a related field; and
• Two years of increasingly responsible experience as an instructor/educator involving program development with experience in planning and delivering education programs, classes or presentations.
• Or any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual’s knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties listed above.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, coordinate, implement, document, monitor and evaluate community education projects and events influencing citizen-based programs; provide assistance or lead special events or projects including, but not limited to, National Night Out, and The Game of Life Conference.
• Educate and motivate citizens of all ages to become involved in public safety practices; provide information and assistance to families, schools, community agencies and others; represent the department at community fairs, meetings and other public events.
• Collect and analyze crime data to determine community needs for crime prevention purposes; such as, Block Watch and Business Watch. Also perform various public relations duties to assess interests and needs.
• Ensure compliance with contracts; coordinate renewal process and maintain contract files. Solicit funds and other resources needed for program implementation; perform revenue-producing special projects benefiting unit activities; maintain accounting records in accordance with established procedures. Prepare and administer program budget as appropriate.
• Prepare and provide activity reports for grant reporting and programs for police department tracking. Also, prepare reports and logs for projects as required by contracting agencies.
• Stay knowledgeable and up to date on all laws and issues regarding the Kent Police Department, by attending training/conferences relevant to job focus.
• Recruit and provide orientation, training and supervision for program volunteers and/or interns, such as Volunteers In Police Services
• Develop and deliver oral and written presentations and materials to public neighborhoods, community organizations, school district, citizens groups, local and national organizations, City Council and individuals of all ages relating to safety education programs, crime prevention, youth activities, projects and events.
• Publicize, promote and market various programs by planning, creating and distributing brochures, flyers, posters, news release, advertising, and other promotional materials as necessary.
• Update and maintain the community education sections of the police department’s website. Utilize social media to increase communication with citizens. Also, assist in the production of televised safety messages.
• Actively support the vision, mission, values, and goals of the department and the City.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, education, public relations, marketing, or a related field

Job description

The City of Kent seeks a Community Education Coordinator to plan, develop, coordinate and implement comprehensive crime prevention and safety education programs for residents. You will design events, partner with the Police Neighborhood Response Team, and lead youth-engagement activities to enhance public safety.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in communications, education, public relations, marketing, or related field and two years of instructor/educator experience.