Public Education Specialist - EMS

Charleston County Government; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston County Government’s EMS Outreach Team seeks an Education Specialist to develop and deliver public EMS education, including CPR and Stop-The-Bleed, and to represent the department at community events in the Charleston area.

The role reports to the EMS Recruitment Officer and will collaborate with multiple public safety partners, design educational materials, and coordinate trainings, exhibits, and outreach initiatives.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED; Associate's Degree preferred and 3+ years in Education, Marketing, Communications, Community Relations or Public Relations.
• Equivalent combination of experience/training demonstrating EMS leadership experience, proven command and IC experience, and experience leading multiple units/companies during incidents and disasters.
• Valid South Carolina Driver's License with clean DMV record prior to start date.
• South Carolina Paramedic or EMT Certification preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide education to the public on EMS topics including CPR and Stop-The-Bleed.
• Represent Charleston County EMS at community and public events as part of the Outreach Team.
• Collaborate with the EMS Recruitment Officer and Outreach Team on opportunities in the community and with public safety partners.
• Create and design educational materials, photography/videos for events and training sessions.

Skills

Public relations

Education

Marketing

Communications

Community outreach

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

Equivalent EMS leadership experience

Job description

This position is open for current Regular Full-Time County employees only.

Charleston County EMS is looking for a dynamic individual to develop and provide education to the public on a variety of EMS related issues, including CPR, Stop-The-Bleed, as well as representing the department at community events. This position will work closely with the EMS Recruitment Officer and be a integral part of the Charleston County EMS Outreach Team.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: Increase based on County Promotion Procedures

The closing date for applications is Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 11:59pm

The EMS Community Education Specialist will develop and provide education to the public on a variety of EMS related issues and training, including trainings such as CPR and Stop-The-Bleed, and will also represent Charleston County EMS at community and public events. This position, as part of our Charleston County EMS Outreach Team, will pursue opportunities in the community and with other public safety agencies to deliver EMS related information and training, plan events, prepare presentations/exhibits, develop and design educational materials/photography/videos for events.

Required certifications and licensure: (please attach to your application)

• HS Diploma or GED; Associate's Degree from an accredited institution preferred AND Three (3) years or more of experience in Education, Marketing, Communications, Community Relations or Public Relations
• OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work demonstrating relevant EMS leadership experience, proven command and IC experience, and experience leading multiple units/companies during incidents and disasters
• Valid South Carolina Driver's License indicating a clean DMV record prior to start date
• South Carolina Paramedic or EMT Certification preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred