Energy Efficiency Education Coordinator (NE GA)

Southern Company • Athens, GA

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About The Position

The Energy Efficiency Education Coordinator delivers Pre-K–12 energy-efficiency education curriculum in support of statewide school systems and teacher associations, while advancing STEM education initiatives. Most of the role is spent in classrooms providing hands-on learning, working with educators, promoting 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, including Careers in Energy Week, summer camps, and career events. The role also manages education and workforce-development projects, including Learning Power, and helps increase public understanding of energy conservation and pathways to energy-related careers.

The position covers an 11-county area in Northeast Georgia: Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Jasper, Madison, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe, and Walton. The employee must currently live in one of these counties or be willing to relocate 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 requires storm-duty assignment. The position reports to the Education Supervisor.

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, interpersonal, and public-speaking skills for varied audiences.
• Knowledge of local education systems, facilities, and teacher or education associations.
• Understanding of company operations, policies, and procedures.
• Organizational skills and strategic and analytical thinking 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 in a self-directed manner.
• 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 meet the stated motor vehicle record requirements: no revocation of driving privileges during the 36 months before application, no conviction for a major traffic violation during 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 in one of the listed 11 counties or be willing to relocate there at personal 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 in local school systems and through other education partners.
• Identify and cultivate community contacts and build collaborative relationships with community members, organizations, and educational institutions to find opportunities for Georgia Power involvement.
• Lead and manage internal and external teams to advance program and community-education efforts.
• Serve as the single point of contact for the region’s energy-efficiency education initiative and maintain strong relationships.
• Work with corporate communications to advance public relations for regional energy-efficiency education initiatives.
• Coordinate energy-efficiency education programs and activities in alignment 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.

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.
• Mileage reimbursement for required travel using a personal vehicle.
• Potential eligibility for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, subject to the applicable plan terms and conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time