Public Education Coordinator

Louisville Metro Government; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government is seeking to plan and organize educational programs and conduct special events. The role develops partnerships with volunteers, professionals, advocacy groups and other governmental agencies to formulate strategies and implement programs and services.

This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related discipline.
• Minimum of two years in teaching, training, or community relations.
• Experience coordinating volunteers or programs is preferred.
• Ability to develop marketing and educational materials.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate educational programs for school groups, scout troops, and other community groups.
• Plan and conduct special events.
• Coordinate logistics with volunteers, professionals, advocacy groups and other governmental agencies to implement programs, projects and events.
• Recruit, select, train, schedule and coordinate volunteers for departmental activities, educational programs, projects and special events.
• Assist in budget preparation and monitor 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.
• Prepares and submits reports related to programs and projects.

Skills

Teaching

Training

Volunteer coordination

Community relations

Event planning

Budget monitoring

Education

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

Job description

Summary Objective

The purpose of this position is to plan and organize educational programs, and conduct special events. Develops partnerships with volunteers, professionals, advocacy groups and other governmental agencies to formulate strategies and implement programs and services.

This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, dancing, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• None.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

STANDARD CLAUSES

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-job injury or illnesses.

Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained.

EOE