Description
The Energy Efficiency Education Coordinator delivers grades Pre-K-12 energy efficiency education curriculum that supports statewide school systems and teacher associations and drives STEM educational initiatives.
The coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for energy efficiency education for the region and supports career awareness initiatives in the region such as Careers in Energy Week, summer camps and career events.
The coordinator manages specific projects related to education and workforce development, specifically including but not limited to Learning Power.
The coordinator supports, educates, and increases public awareness and understanding of the need for efficient use and conservation of energy and the creation of pathways to energy related careers.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, marketing or related field is required.
- Minimum 1 year work experience delivering K-12 curriculum in a classroom or transferable experience is required.
- Previous experience working with external civic groups is a plus
- Excellent communication skills – written, oral, presentation, and interpersonal to include public speaking to varied audiences.
- Knowledge of local education systems, facilities, and teacher/education associations.
- Understanding of the company’s operations, policies, and procedures.
- Understanding of Georgia Power workforce development initiatives preferred.
- Organizational skills, strategic and analytical thinking skills.
- Ability to motivate and influence without positional leadership.
- Experience in managing multiple projects and working with multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
- Ability to build internal and external relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and self-directed.
- Must model Southern Company Values.
- This is a safety sensitive position.
- Storm duty assignment is a requirement as well.
Job Responsibilities:
- Deliver and enhance energy efficiency education programs and strategies for grades Pre-K-12 to attract students to the energy industry and to drive STEM education initiatives.
- Promote careers to build awareness, connection, understanding and interest in the energy career pathway and energy efficiency in Georgia.
- Identify and actively seek opportunities to grow the education initiative into local school systems and through other education partners.
- Identify and cultivate community contacts and develop collaborative relationships with community members, organizations and educational institutions to identify opportunities for Georgia Power involvement.
- Lead and manage various internal/external teams to drive program or community education efforts.
- Act as single point of contact and secure strong relationships for region energy efficiency education initiative.
- Work with corporate communications to drive public relations for the region energy efficiency education initiatives.
- Coordinate energy efficiency education related programs and activities aligned with business unit needs.
- Partner with Georgia Power workforce development to coordinate energy career pathway initiatives as well as the skills trades to meet industry needs within the region.