Overview
Public Education Specialist – Horticulture and Agriculture Jobs in Decatur, Georgia, USA at DeKalb County Georgia
Salary Range:$46,441- $74,769Pay Grade:14Job Code:80260FLSA Status:Nonexempt
Essential Functions:
Plans, organizes, and develops educational programming in assigned specialty; researches and develops curricula and presentations; prepares activities and audiovisual materials; secures locations and dates for programs; coordinates and schedules programs with participants; and sets-up for programs.
Delivers educational programs; conducts training andeducationprograms in a variety of settings and for a variety of audiences, including students, teachers, volunteer groups, neighborhood and community organizations, businesses, other County staff, and the general public; facilitates tours, workshops, contests, and special events; and responds to inquiries and follow-up questions related to educational topics.
Solicits and coordinates volunteers; explains and promotes volunteer programs; solicits volunteers; and schedules, trains, and assists volunteers in completing volunteer assignments.
Tracks educational program data; compiles data related to program participation, costs, and effectiveness in achieving desired objectives; conducts surveys to collect participant feedback; and prepares related reports.
Researches and stays abreast of changes in the assigned field/specialty.
Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated time frames and per established procedures; receives and reviews various documentation, reports, or forms; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains documentation as necessary.
Communicates with department staff, supervisor, other employees, schools, community groups, volunteers, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Supplemental Duties:
Receive agricultural samples to be identified/tested.
Professionally conduct educational programs with a prepared curriculum that meets seasonal needs and the needs of clients.
Assist in planning and facilitating educational programming, including reserving venues, creating promotional materials, registering participants, copying handouts, and preparing materials for class participants, and assisting with program set-up and break-down.
Transportation of 4-H Youth and adult clientele to events.
Attend 4-H competitions, overnight camps, and other events.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate degree in Public Relations, Communications, or a field of study directly related to the departmental mission required; three years of experience in training, communications, or a related field; or any equivalent combination ofeducation, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Specific License or Certification Required:Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related field;
Experience in horticulture and agriculture.
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Title: Public Education Specialist – Horticulture and Agriculture
Company: DeKalb County Georgia
Location: Decatur, Georgia, USA
Category: Education / Teaching, Non-Profit
