Resource Center Activity Coordinator

Chatham County Government•Savannah, GA

About The Position

The Resource Center Activity Coordinator implements education programs and initiatives, marketing, and promotional activities to support and develop the Resource Conservation Education Center. The role focuses on resource conservation, solid waste, recycling, waste reduction, and community beautification. Under the general supervision of the Facility Manager, the coordinator plans and schedules events, programs, and outreach workshops; gives presentations; develops promotional and educational materials; organizes citizen volunteers; and helps oversee the Center’s routine operations. The position is part-time and requires weekend availability, including filling in during the Facility Manager’s absences. During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, the employee may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team.

Requirements

Associate degree in Environmental Science, Earth Science, Education, or a related field, and at least three years of experience as a community program outreach coordinator, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Basic computer skills, including use of standard and customized software applications such as Photoshop and Adobe.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to work weekends.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience as a Recycling Education Center Coordinator.

Responsibilities

Implement education programs, initiatives, marketing, and promotional activities for the Resource Conservation Education Center.
Plan and schedule events, programs, and special community outreach workshops, including developing and using lesson plans.
Give formal presentations to adults and children.
Create advertisements and Public Service Announcements for media outlets.
Assist with developing and designing public education and awareness materials.
Recruit, organize, and schedule groups of citizen volunteers.
Provide routine day-to-day operational oversight of the Center’s basic functions, including internal and external housekeeping and lot and grounds maintenance.
Maintain records of the Center’s and drop-off sites’ usage, effectiveness, and impact.
Prepare and present accurate and reliable reports.
Work weekends and fill in during periods when the Facility Manager is absent.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Report to work as part of a disaster operations team during emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, if required.