Public Education Specialist (Teen Tech Center)

DeKalb County•Decatur, GA

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About The Position

The Public Education Specialist plans, coordinates, and delivers public education and training programs for schools, neighborhood and community organizations, businesses, and the general public on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Department. In the Teen Tech Center specialty, the role provides community outreach and supports young people in developing projects, exploring academic and job opportunities, and participating in events. The specialist also provides basic computer maintenance and technical support, maintains program records and an organized space, and assists the parent organization with fundraising and publicity.

Requirements

Associate degree in Public Relations, Communications, Computer Science, or a field of study directly related to the departmental mission; alternatively, an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Three years of experience in training, communications, or a related field, unless qualifying through an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.

Nice To Haves

A proven track record working with youth, particularly young people from underserved neighborhoods.
Work experience in an informal learning environment.
Experience working with computers and an interest in technology as a creative and empowering tool.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and develop educational programming in the assigned specialty, including researching and developing curricula and presentations, preparing activities and audiovisual materials, securing locations and dates, coordinating schedules, and setting up programs.
Deliver education and training programs to students, teachers, volunteers, community organizations, businesses, County staff, and the general public; facilitate tours, workshops, contests, and special events; and respond to related inquiries and follow-up questions.
Solicit, schedule, train, and assist volunteers, and explain and promote volunteer programs.
Track program participation, costs, and effectiveness; conduct participant feedback surveys; and prepare reports.
Research and stay current with changes in the assigned field or specialty.
Process, review, complete, and route documentation related to department and division operations within established procedures and timeframes.
Communicate with department staff, supervisors, schools, community groups, volunteers, the public, and others to coordinate activities, exchange information, review work status, and resolve problems.
Conduct community outreach to involve a diverse group of young people, parents, teachers, and community leaders in the Teen Tech Center program.
Help Teen Tech Center members develop projects by supporting idea generation, gathering materials, getting started, locating mentors, and sustaining their work.
Support youth in planning for the future, including pursuing academic and job opportunities that use their Teen Tech Center skills and experience.
Provide basic computer maintenance, including file management, troubleshooting, and technical support to Teen Tech Center youth and mentors.
Provide administrative support, including maintaining participant records and keeping the Teen Tech Center organized.
Assist the parent organization with fundraising and publicity, and communicate the Teen Tech Center's learning philosophy, goals, and results to external sources.
Engage Teen Tech Center youth in events sponsored by related organizations and corporations.