Education Outreach Ambassador

Arizona State University•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arizona PBS is seeking passionate, community-connected educators and professionals across Arizona to join its Education Outreach Ambassador Program. This part-time, flexible position allows Ambassadors to build their own schedules by reaching out to schools, libraries, and community organizations to host PBS educational programming, workshops, and resources. Ambassadors will also support special outreach events and community programming days as needed. This role is ideal for current teachers, librarians, family advocates, or anyone working with young children and families seeking flexible supplemental income. Ambassadors must commit to completing a minimum of six pre-approved events every six months, including two Family Math workshops, two Healthy Smiles events, and two community outreach events, to maintain active status.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Current and valid Arizona driver's license and reliable personal transportation.
Current Arizona fingerprint clearance card.
Ability to lift and transport materials up to 25 pounds.
Reside in or have strong ties to the county or region for which you are applying.
Professional appearance and conduct in all community and school settings.
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel within your county or region.
Availability to attend both Ambassador training sessions prior to your first event.
Ability to occasionally travel to the Arizona PBS main office as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Library Science, or a closely related field.
Current or recent experience as a classroom teacher, librarian, family services professional, or early childhood practitioner.
Bilingual proficiency in a language prevalent in your community (Spanish, Navajo, and other languages are a strong plus).
Experience facilitating workshops, leading group instruction, or presenting to adult audiences.
Self-directed and organized with the ability to manage your own schedule, track data independently, and follow through on commitments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills including professional email and phone etiquette.
Familiarity with Arizona PBS resources, PBS Kids programming, or early childhood educational frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

Complete the Arizona PBS Education Outreach Ambassador Training.
Develop working knowledge of Arizona PBS educational programming, Family Math workshops, Healthy Smiles events, and other outreach resources.
Plan, coordinate, and facilitate Family Math workshops, Healthy Smiles events, and community outreach programming.
Deliver engaging, age-appropriate programming for PreK through third grade students, families, and community members.
Proactively reach out to local schools, libraries, community centers, and nonprofit organizations to schedule and host PBS programs and workshops.
Represent Arizona PBS with professionalism, enthusiasm, and cultural sensitivity.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with local schools, libraries, early childhood programs, and community organizations.
Promote Arizona PBS educational tools, programming, and initiatives.
Support special outreach events and community programming days as requested by the Assistant Director of Education & Community Impact.
Maintain accurate records of all events, workshops, and participant data.
Communicate regularly with the Arizona PBS Education & Community Impact team.
Submit event documentation and data in a timely manner.
Be receptive to coaching and feedback on facilitation strategies and program delivery.