Utilities Education & Outreach Coordinator

Pinellas County Government; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Florida Retirement System

Generous leave time

Wellness program

Deferred compensation options

Job summary

A government organization in Clearwater is seeking a Utilities Education & Outreach Coordinator to develop and implement educational programs for the community. The role involves public speaking, creating materials, and engaging with diverse audiences to raise awareness of utility projects. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in educational program development and community engagement, alongside a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and conducting educational programs.
• 7+ years in community outreach or public engagement.
• Ability to assess diverse learners and accommodate their needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop community and student educational programs.
• Create educational materials for presentations and community events.
• Coordinate public information meetings on utility projects.

Skills

Public speaking

Educational program development

Engagement with community

Writing skills

Knowledge of safety procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Education, Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field

Master’s degree in a related field with relevant experience

Job description

Overview

Utilities Education & Outreach Coordinator

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Location: 14 S. Fourt Harrison Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756. Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Some evenings and weekends may be necessary.

Are you naturally curious and enjoy informing your community about their government and engaging them as organizational ambassadors? Do you enjoy public speaking and developing adult curricula? If your answer is YES, this position may be for you.

As a part of the PCU communications team, this position develops, coordinates, and implements community and student educational programs and curricula for Pinellas County Utilities (PCU) initiatives and facilities.

Schedule flexibility is essential as speaking engagements or events may occur in the evenings or on weekends.

What Will You Do

• In coordination with the PCU PR Coordinator, create and develop brochures and special event calendars to promote educational opportunities and increase awareness of PCU.
• In coordination with the PCU PR Coordinator, design content/copy for educational and publicity purposes.
• Produce, direct, and host educational programs for multi-media platforms, including virtual tours or virtual classroom visits.
• Partner with PCU grant writer to identify and pursue education-related grants, including research, application development, implementation, and related documentation maintenance.
• Manage PCU’s presence at Enterprise Village and Finance Park at Stavros Institute.
• Serve as a liaison to community partners and event organizers to coordinate PCU’s presence at public events, tabling opportunities, and speaking engagements.
• Plan, promote, schedule, and conduct educational programs through public presentations and tours for civic, service, and other non-governmental organizations, businesses, local governments, schools, and HOAs.
• Coordinate and facilitate events such as public information meetings to educate residents on utility projects, programs, and initiatives; collaborate with internal departments and external partners to ensure accurate, accessible, and timely communication to community audiences.
• Serve as liaison between PCU and the local public, private, charter, and homeschool systems for classroom visits and county employee community involvement opportunities (e.g., Great American Teach-In, Touch-A-Truck).
• Collaborate with safety teams during tours and market-related community activities; schedule/coordinate/conduct group tours and follow up via surveys.
• Develop lesson plans and associated activities for K-12 outreach presentations.
• Assist in maintaining the calendar (events and outreach).
• Assist in the creation of outreach-related content for social media, newsletters, etc. – capture photos during events, tours, and presentations for use in internal and external communications.
• Perform other related duties and plan community events as assigned.

What Do You Need

Experience: Planning, developing, and conducting science- or utility-related educational programs, community outreach, public engagement, or related work.

Education: Communication, education, science, biology, chemistry, or related field and

• Seven (7) or more years of experience as described above.
• Associate’s degree as described above, and 5 or more years of experience as described above.
• Bachelor’s degree as described above, and at least 3 years of experience as described above.
• Master’s degree as described above, and at least 1 year of experience as described above.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Candidate should be a curious, lifelong learner with a passion for discovering new things and a gift for inspiring others.
• Using technology and hands-on engagement to deliver dynamic lessons and create enriching educational materials that align with state/local standards and/or national guidelines.
• Planning and instructing presentations grounded in topics such as biology, environmental science, chemistry, physics, conservation, and engineering.
• Assessing and accommodating diverse learners across different educational backgrounds, especially adult learners from the community.
• Establishing classroom, lab, and field trip rules and regulations to ensure safety and responsible engagement with facilities, chemicals, or equipment.
• Assignment to work various schedules, including compulsory work periods as a Shelter support or other assigned jobs in special situations, emergencies, and/or disasters.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver’s License upon hire, with eligibility based on MVR.
• Possession of Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Reliable personal transportation at the time of appointment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of public awareness and engagement practices through verbal, written, and visual presentations.
• Knowledge of developing adult and K-12 educational programs related to water utility facilities, processes, and programs.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety procedures for fieldwork.
• Public speaking and ability to conduct demonstrations and tours for diverse audiences.
• Ability to inspire, engage, and motivate adult learners.
• Ability to organize and conduct training programs and evaluate results.
• Ability to develop visual aids and instructional materials to meet training needs.
• Ability to learn and apply computer applications and software; ability to run reports and analyze data.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSAs, and more.
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Generous leave time
• Wellness Program including county gyms and wellness initiatives
• Deferred compensation options
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