Education Coordinator- Energy Efficiency (ATL Metro South)

Southern Company•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Energy Efficiency Education Coordinator delivers Pre-K–12 energy-efficiency curriculum in support of statewide school systems, teacher associations, and STEM education initiatives. The role is primarily classroom-based and involves hands-on instruction, collaboration with educators, promotion of web-based learning, 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 position also manages education and workforce-development projects, including Learning Power, and raises public awareness of energy conservation and energy-related career pathways. The position covers Butts, Newton, Rockdale, Spalding, and Henry Counties, with an office location in McDonough, Georgia. The employee must currently live within 50 miles of the area or be willing to relocate there at their own expense; relocation assistance is not provided. Weekly travel using the employee’s own vehicle is required, with mileage reimbursement. This is a safety-sensitive position, and storm-duty assignment is required. The position reports to the Education Supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, marketing, or a related field.
At least 1 year of work experience delivering K–12 curriculum in a classroom or equivalent transferable experience.
Excellent written, oral, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, including public speaking to varied audiences.
Knowledge of local education systems, facilities, and teacher or education associations.
Understanding of company 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 not typically considered valid licenses.
Must have had no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months before application, no convictions for major traffic violations within the 12 months before application, and no pending major-traffic-violation charges at application.
Must consent to continuous monitoring of the Motor Vehicle Record.
Must live within 50 miles of the five-county 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 Region work experience.
Understanding of Georgia Power workforce-development initiatives.

Responsibilities

Deliver and enhance energy-efficiency education programs and strategies for Pre-K–12 students to attract students to the energy industry and advance STEM education initiatives.
Promote energy careers to 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 program or community education efforts.
Serve as the region’s single point of contact and build strong relationships for the energy-efficiency education initiative.
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 initiatives and skilled-trades efforts that meet regional industry needs.