Education Coordinator- Energy Efficiency (N. Central Ga)

Southern Company • Alpharetta, GA

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About The Position

The Energy Efficiency Education Coordinator delivers Pre-K–12 energy efficiency education curriculum supporting statewide school systems and teacher associations, while advancing STEM educational initiatives. Most of the role is spent in classrooms providing 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, including Careers in Energy Week, summer camps, and career events. The position manages education and workforce-development projects, including Learning Power, and helps increase public understanding of energy efficiency and conservation while creating pathways to energy-related careers. The role also supports Georgia Power’s standing as an employer of choice and corporate citizen.

The coordinator will drive to and work in Forsyth, Cherokee, Gilmer, and Pickens counties. The candidate must live within 30 miles of these counties or be willing to relocate within that distance at their own expense; relocation assistance is not provided. The employee must use their own vehicle for weekly travel and will be reimbursed for mileage. 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 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 hold a valid driver’s license for the class of vehicle operated and have at least one year of verifiable driving experience; driving permits are generally not considered valid licenses.
• Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months before applying, no convictions for major traffic violations within the 12 months before applying, and no pending major-traffic-violation charges at application time.
• Must consent to continuous monitoring of the Motor Vehicle Record.
• Must live within 30 miles of Forsyth, Cherokee, Gilmer, and Pickens counties or be willing to relocate within that distance at personal expense.
• Must use a personal vehicle for weekly travel; mileage reimbursement is provided.
• Must be able to perform the required storm-duty assignment.

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 energy-efficiency education programs and strategies for Pre-K–12 students to attract them 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 cultivate community contacts and collaborative relationships with community members, organizations, and educational institutions to find opportunities for Georgia Power involvement.
• Lead and manage internal and external teams working on programs and community education efforts.
• Serve as the regional point of contact and build strong relationships for the energy-efficiency education initiative.
• Work with corporate communications to support 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.
• Deliver hands-on classroom curriculum, work with educators, promote web-based learning opportunities, and host educational awareness events.
• Support career-awareness initiatives such as Careers in Energy Week, summer camps, and career events.
• Manage education and workforce-development projects, including Learning Power.
• Support public awareness and understanding of efficient energy use, conservation, and pathways to energy-related careers.
• Perform storm-duty assignments.
• Use a personal vehicle for weekly travel in the assigned counties; mileage is reimbursed.

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 applicable plan terms and conditions.

What This Job Offers

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