Part-Time Environmental Programs Support - Water

This is a part-time position in the Water System's Communications & Education Division.

This position will work up to 29 hours per week, 7 hours per day, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am - 3:30 pm with occasional Friday, evening, and weekend hours for pre-arranged special events.

Duties include:

Communications:

• Write about water, nature, and science for newsletter articles, social media posts, flyers, etc.

• Act as photographer at events.

• Help conduct internal employee relations activities (retirements, special events, etc.).

Environmental Education:

• Teach about water, nature and science to youth and adults.

• Assist with tabling events, service projects, and community programs.

• Interact with volunteers and community members (both youth and adults) for participant registrations, check-ins, and liability waivers.

Administration:

• Prepare mailings and program materials (newsletters, reports, invitations, etc. including mail merges, laminating, printing, assembling, and labeling).

• Maintain inventories (promotional materials, program supplies, linens, lobby literature, etc.).

• Draft and update master calendar of division activities.

• Conduct division purchasing and recordkeeping.

Assists in the planning and designing of programming, services, activities and/or events for assigned department: researches and develops, and assists in researching and developing, content for programming; assists in community needs assessments; gathers and reserves supplies/equipment as needed; creates handouts and informational supplements; and schedules programming.

Assists the implementation of, and implements, programming, services, activities and/or events for assigned department: conducts assigned classes for participants of different fitness/cognitive levels: recruits participants for new and existing classes; researches activities desired and requested by participants; gathers supplies and equipment; and provides skill demonstrations as needed.

Provides customer service to clients and the public: receives and responds to questions and requests for information; provides assistance and information related to center programs, services, materials, or other issues in assigned area; researches problems and initiates problem resolution; and enrolls clients for programs, services and materials.

Coordinates various programming and presentations for assigned area: communicates with community, groups, interested citizens, clubs, civic organizations, schools and related groups interested in education and development in assigned area; schedules speakers and presentations; and schedules activities and demonstrations.

Plans, leads, and supervises participants at various events: coordinates monthly recreational/social activities; arranges and organizes physical space and/or transportation; contacts various venues to schedule activities; and recruits participants.

Assists in the planning and implementation of public relations and communication for assigned department: creates and distributes flyers, schedules, calendars, brochures, emails and other promotional materials; maintains and updates email/mailing distribution lists; and attends public events/meetings.

Provides clerical support, as needed: completes, prepares and submits reports and forms on activities; updates weekly and monthly calendar; transcribes meeting minutes; utilizes petty cash fund; and maintains inventory of publications and other information for distribution.

Required to participate in various meetings and activities; and provides information and input regarding program activities, services, and needs.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by two years of experience providing programs or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience

• Event planning experience

• Background in science/nature to be able to write and talk with authentic knowledge about ecology

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement

Cobb County is an equal opportunity employer. Cobb County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.