Energy Efficiency, Education Coordinator (SE GA)
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. The role is primarily classroom-based, using hands-on instruction, working with educators, promoting web-based learning, and hosting educational awareness events. The coordinator is the regional primary contact for energy-efficiency education and supports career-awareness initiatives such as Careers in Energy Week, summer camps, and career events. The role manages education and workforce-development projects, including Learning Power, and raises public awareness of energy efficiency, conservation, and pathways to energy-related careers. The position serves an 11-county area in Southeast Georgia: Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Candler, Effingham, Evans, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, and Screven. The employee must live in the region or relocate there at their own expense; relocation assistance is not provided. Weekly travel requires use of the employee’s own vehicle, with mileage reimbursement. This is a safety-sensitive position and includes a storm-duty assignment.
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 live within the 11-county region or be willing to relocate there at personal expense; no relocation assistance is provided.
- Must use a personal vehicle for weekly travel; mileage reimbursement is provided.
- 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 accepted as a valid license.
- Must have no revocation of driving privileges in the 36 months before application, no conviction of a major traffic violation in the 12 months before application, and no pending major traffic-violation charges at application.
- Must consent to continuous monitoring of motor vehicle records.
- This is a safety-sensitive position; storm duty is required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with external civic groups.
- Georgia Power region 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 in local school systems and through other 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 and external teams to advance programs and community education efforts.
- Serve as the single point of contact for the region’s energy-efficiency education initiative and establish 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 regional career-awareness initiatives, including Careers in Energy Week, summer camps, and career events.
- Manage education and workforce-development projects, including Learning Power.
- Travel weekly within the assigned region using a personal vehicle; mileage is reimbursed.
- Perform assigned storm duty.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary.
- Annual incentive awards for eligible employees.
- Health, welfare, and retirement benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
- Potential eligibility for additional compensation, such as an incentive program; bonuses or awards are subject to the applicable plan terms and conditions.
- Mileage reimbursement for required use of a personal vehicle.
