Public Education Specialist (Teen Tech Center)

Job Code: 80260 Salary Grade: 14 Salary Range: ($22.32 - $29.13 - $35.94) FLSA: Nonexempt

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to plan, coordinate, and deliver public education and training programs for schools, neighborhood and community organizations, businesses, and the general public on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Department.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

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 and education programs in a variety of settings and for a variety of audiences, to include 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 is achieving desired objectives; conduct 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 timeframes and per established procedures; receives and reviews various documentation, reports, or forms; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or returns 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree in Public Relations, Communications, Computer Science, 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 of education, 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.

Supplemental Information

Teen Tech Center Specialist Job Duties:

• Provide community outreach to involve a diverse group of young people, parents, teachers, and community leaders in the program.

• Help Teen Tech Center members develop projects (e.g., help them come up with ideas, gather materials, get started, locate mentors to work with them, support their ongoing work)

• Support youth in planning for the future, including pursuing academic and job opportunities that leverage their Teen Tech Center skills and experience

• Provide basic computer maintenance, including file management, trouble-shooting, and technical support to Teen Tech Center youth and mentors

• Provide administrative support for the program, including keeping records of participants and keeping the Teen Tech Center space organized

• Assist “parent” organization in fund-raising and publicity for the Teen Tech Center, communicating the tech center's learning philosophy, goals, and results to external sources

• Engage Teen Tech Center youth in events sponsored by related organizations, corporations

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Proven track record working with youth, in particular young people from underserved neighborhoods

• Work experience in an informal learning environment

• Experience working with computers and interest in technology as a creative and empowering tool