Education Coordinator- Energy Efficiency (ATL Metro South)

Southern Company • McDonough, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Energy Efficiency Education Coordinator delivers Pre-K–12 energy-efficiency education curriculum supporting statewide school systems and teacher associations and advancing STEM initiatives. Most of the role is spent in classrooms providing hands-on learning, working with educators, promoting web-based learning opportunities, and hosting educational-awareness events.

The coordinator is the region’s primary contact for energy-efficiency education and supports career-awareness activities such as Careers in Energy Week, summer camps, and career events. The role manages education and workforce-development projects, including Learning Power, and promotes public understanding of energy efficiency, conservation, and pathways to energy-related careers. The position helps advance Georgia Power’s role as an employer of choice and corporate citizen.

The office location is McDonough, Georgia. The role serves a five-county area comprising Butts, Newton, Rockdale, Spalding, and Henry Counties. The employee must live within 50 miles of the area or be willing to relocate there at their own expense. Weekly travel in the employee’s own vehicle is required, with mileage reimbursement. This is a safety-sensitive position, and storm-duty assignment is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, marketing, or a related field.
• At least one year of work experience delivering K–12 curriculum in a classroom or transferable experience.
• Excellent written, oral, presentation, interpersonal, and public-speaking skills for varied audiences.
• Knowledge of local education systems, facilities, and teacher or education associations.
• Understanding of the company’s operations, policies, and procedures.
• Organizational, strategic-thinking, and analytical skills.
• Ability to motivate and influence without positional leadership.
• Experience managing multiple projects and working with multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
• Ability to build internal and external relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and self-direct.
• Must model Southern Company Values.
• Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience and a valid driver’s license for the class of vehicle operated; driving permits are generally not considered valid licenses.
• Must have had no revocation of driving privileges during the 36 months before application, no convictions for major traffic violations during the 12 months before application, and no pending major traffic violation charges at the time of application.
• Must consent to continuous monitoring of the Motor Vehicle Record.
• Must live within 50 miles of the five-county service area or be willing to relocate within 50 miles at their own expense.
• Must use a personal vehicle for weekly travel.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with external civic groups.
• Georgia Power regional work experience.
• Understanding of Georgia Power workforce-development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and enhance Pre-K–12 energy-efficiency education programs and strategies to attract students to the energy industry and advance STEM education initiatives.
• Promote energy careers and build awareness, connection, understanding, and interest in energy career pathways and energy efficiency in Georgia.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to expand education initiatives into local school systems and through other education partners.
• Identify and develop community contacts and collaborative relationships with community members, organizations, and educational institutions to identify opportunities for Georgia Power involvement.
• Lead and manage internal and external teams supporting programs and community education efforts.
• Serve as the single point of contact for the region’s energy-efficiency education initiative and build strong relationships.
• Work with corporate communications to advance public relations for regional energy-efficiency education initiatives.
• Coordinate energy-efficiency education programs and activities aligned with business-unit needs.
• Partner with Georgia Power workforce development to coordinate energy-career pathway and skilled-trades initiatives that meet regional industry needs.
• Support career-awareness initiatives, including Careers in Energy Week, summer camps, and career events.
• Manage education and workforce-development projects, including Learning Power.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees.
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• May be eligible for additional compensation through an incentive program, subject to the applicable plan terms and conditions.
• Mileage reimbursement for required weekly travel in the employee’s own vehicle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level