Public Education Specialist (Teen Tech Center)

DeKalb County•Decatur, GA

25d•$22 - $36

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 assignment, the specialist conducts community outreach, supports young people in developing projects and planning for academic and employment opportunities, provides basic computer support, maintains participant records and an organized center, assists with fundraising and publicity, and engages youth in events sponsored by related organizations and corporations. The role also includes developing curricula and presentations, preparing activities and audiovisual materials, coordinating program locations and schedules, delivering training and education in varied settings, facilitating tours and events, coordinating volunteers, tracking participation and program effectiveness, preparing reports, staying current in the assigned specialty, processing departmental documentation, and communicating with staff, participants, volunteers, and community members.

Requirements

Associate degree in Public Relations, Communications, Computer Science, or a field 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.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

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.
Research and develop curricula and presentations; prepare activities and audiovisual materials; secure locations and dates; coordinate and schedule programs; and set up for programs.
Deliver educational and training programs to varied audiences, including students, teachers, volunteer groups, community organizations, businesses, County staff, and the general public.
Facilitate tours, workshops, contests, and special events, and respond to inquiries and follow-up questions.
Solicit, schedule, train, and assist volunteers with their assignments; explain and promote volunteer programs.
Track program participation, costs, and effectiveness; conduct participant surveys; and prepare related reports.
Research and stay current with changes in the assigned field or specialty.
Process and review documentation associated with department and division operations.
Communicate with staff, supervisors, schools, community groups, volunteers, and the public to coordinate activities, exchange information, review work status, and resolve problems.
Conduct community outreach to involve young people, parents, teachers, and community leaders in the Teen Tech Center program.
Help Teen Tech Center members develop projects by supporting ideation, gathering materials, getting started, locating mentors, and continuing their work.
Support youth in planning for the future, including academic and job opportunities that make use of their Teen Tech Center skills and experience.
Provide basic computer maintenance, file management, troubleshooting, and technical support to Teen Tech Center youth and mentors.
Provide administrative support, maintain participant records, and keep the Teen Tech Center organized.
Assist the parent organization with Teen Tech Center fundraising and publicity, and communicate its learning philosophy, goals, and results to external sources.
Engage Teen Tech Center youth in events sponsored by related organizations and corporations.