Regional K-12 Energy Education & STEM Coordinator

Mississippi Power Co; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Power is seeking an Education Coordinator - Energy Efficiency for Southeast Georgia. The role delivers K-12 energy education curriculum, partners with teachers and school systems, and promotes STEM initiatives.

You will spend much of the time in classrooms, travel across Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Candler, Effingham, Evans, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh and Screven Counties, and use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement.

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 Georgia Power operations and workforce development initiatives preferred.
• Organizational and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to motivate and influence without positional leadership.
• Experience in managing multiple projects and working with multiple stakeholders.
• 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.
• Promote careers to build awareness of energy industry and STEM education.
• Identify opportunities to grow the education initiative in local school systems and 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 internal/external teams to drive 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Relationship building

Project management

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Southern Company values

Safety awareness

Driving suitability

Education

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

Job description

Georgia Power is seeking an Education Coordinator - Energy Efficiency for Southeast Georgia. The role delivers K-12 energy education curriculum, partners with teachers and school systems, and promotes STEM initiatives.

You will spend much of the time in classrooms, travel across Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Candler, Effingham, Evans, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh and Screven Counties, and use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement.