Energy Education Lead for K-12 STEM Outreach

Georgia Power Company; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Power’s Metro South unit seeks an Education Coordinator to drive K-12 energy efficiency education across a five-county region. You will deliver hands-on programs in classrooms, engage educators, host STEM events, and promote energy career pathways within Georgia.

You will coordinate with educators, community partners and corporate communications to raise awareness and implement initiatives like Learning Power. Travel within the 5-county area is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, marketing or related field is required.
• Minimum 1 year work experience delivering K-12 curriculum in a classroom or transferable experience is required.
• Previous experience working with external civic groups is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills – written, oral, presentation, and interpersonal to include public speaking to varied audiences.
• Knowledge of local education systems, facilities, and teacher/education associations.
• Understanding of the company’s operations, policies, and procedures. Georgia Power Region work experience is also a plus.
• Understanding of Georgia Power workforce development initiatives preferred.
• Organizational skills, strategic and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to motivate and influence without positional leadership.
• Experience in managing multiple projects and working with multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
• Ability to build internal and external relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and self‑directed.
• Must model Southern Company Values.
• This is a safety sensitive position.
• Storm duty assignment is a requirement as well.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and enhance energy efficiency education programs and strategies for grades Pre-K-12 to attract students to the energy industry and to drive STEM education initiatives.
• Promote careers to build awareness, connection, understanding and interest in the energy career pathway and energy efficiency in Georgia.
• Identify and actively seek opportunities to grow the education initiative into local school systems and through other education partners.
• Identify and cultivate community contacts and develop collaborative relationships with community members, organizations and educational institutions to identify opportunities for Georgia Power involvement.
• Lead and manage various internal/external teams to drive program or community education efforts.
• Act as single point of contact and secure strong relationships for region energy efficiency education initiative.
• Work with corporate communications to drive public relations for the region energy efficiency education initiatives.
• Coordinate energy efficiency education related programs and activities aligned with business unit needs.
• Partner with Georgia Power workforce development to coordinate energy career pathway initiatives as well as the skills trades to meet industry needs within the region.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Project management

Relationship building

Self-direction

Stakeholder coordination

Motivation / influence

Education

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

Job description

Georgia Power’s Metro South unit seeks an Education Coordinator to drive K-12 energy efficiency education across a five-county region. You will deliver hands-on programs in classrooms, engage educators, host STEM events, and promote energy career pathways within Georgia.

You will coordinate with educators, community partners and corporate communications to raise awareness and implement initiatives like Learning Power. Travel within the 5-county area is required.