University of Georgia is hiring: Education & Social Media Specialist in Athens

Position Information

Classification Title Marketing/Public Relations Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

* Proven background managing social media accounts, including developing content, engagement strategies, and analytics reviews.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability and willingness to speak before a variety of audiences.

Position Summary

Position serves to support the outreach and education programs and activities for NOAA Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary (GRNMS) located in Savannah, GA, as well as distributed events. The primary responsibility of the Education & Social Media Specialist will be promoting, developing, and delivering GRNMS specific formal and non-formal environmental education/interpretive programs for in-person and virtual events.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

* Proven background managing social media accounts, including developing content, engagement strategies, and analytics reviews. (Preferred)

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability and willingness to speak before a variety of audiences. (Preferred)

* Ability to communicate effectively for the purposes of coordinating activities; consulting with professional and technical experts; and securing cooperation from others.

* Experience working in interpretive based visitor centers or similar public environments.

* Strong organizational and time management skills.

* Experience developing, leading, and evaluating environmental educational programs and developing program projections.

* Ability to innovate practical solutions to problems as they arise and distinguish among competing priorities and balance complex and demanding workloads; organize and coordinate work assignments.

* Ability to use computer software programs provided.

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

* Ability to occasionally work irregular hours and prepare reports and records.

* Experience supporting federally funded programs and/or events.

Physical Demands

* Lift and carry a minimum of 25 pounds, exert up to 50 pounds of force

* Driving as needed to perform job duties..

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the UGA State Program Manager, and as part of the GRNMS Outreach and Education team, manage the strategy, content development, and roll out implementation of GRNMS social media plan and individual social media plan and individual social media campaigns including multiple social media platforms and content management systems.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Support reoccurring programming at the GRNMS Ocean Discovery Center including the planning and implementation of education and interpretive programs and activities.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

Works closely with GRNMS communication team, support public outreach events.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

Recruit, train, schedule and coordinate outreach volunteer activities. This includes identifying training needs, developing and implementing training, scheduling, and volunteer appreciation.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Working with the GRNMS Outreach and Education team, develop, lead, and evaluate GRNMS environmental outreach and interpretive programs and virtual events.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Ensure program objectives and milestones are accomplished; and support development and implementation of the annual outreach operating plan, volunteer effort, and budget.

Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities

Support other GRNMS management and support activities as necessary including identifying and submitting external funding opportunities that support the GRNMS education and outreach programs.

Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Elliott Lam, State Program Manager Recruitment Contact Email elliott.lam@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone 912-598-2439

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* * This position is located in Savannah, GA. Are you willing to work from this location?

* Yes

* No

* * Do you have a valid Driver's license?

* YES

* NO

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

* Resume/CV

* Cover Letter

Optional Documents

* Other Documents #1

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The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.