Education Specialist

Job Overview
This employee will be primarily responsible for providing educational programs on behalf of the District. In accordance with the goals, policies, and objectives of the District, the Education Specialist will provide learning for all ages, offer workshops, and host and present at community events. This employee must exhibit the ability to work individually and in conjunction with other District staff to schedule, prepare, and deliver programs and presentations in schools and at public outreach events.

The Education Specialist is under general supervision of the Administrator and establishes and coordinates outreach campaigns on behalf of the District. The employee will produce marketing materials and manage the social media platforms of the District.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, develop, and deliver Pre-K-12th grade classroom programs which focus on natural resource conservation related themes, including agriculture, water quality, erosion, soils, and wildlife
• Coordinate and implement education programs including but not limited to township trustee meetings, county events, scouts, church, and other youth/adult community groups
• Coordinate and implement education and outreach opportunities including but not limited to 5th Grade Farm Tour, Conservation Day Camp, tree sale, county fair, community presentations, and other special events
• Coordinate and implement education/enrichment opportunities, such as teacher and adult education workshops
• Participate in planning/execution of Local, Area, State, and National Envirothon events
• Coordinate and implement adult programming to support other county programs including but not limited to field days, pond clinics, forestry walks, pollinator workshops, and water quality initiatives.
• Work on actively increasing the District’s presence in schools, the community, and the State; both physically and digitally
• Coordinate, design, edit, and manage District publications, communications, and program promotion
• Coordinate, design, edit, and manage District social media platforms
• Organize, develop, and distribute paper and virtual newsletters as directed by the District, while maintaining the appropriate databases
• Actively network with like-minded organizations to cooperatively produce publications and enrichment opportunities
• Become proficient in the use of computer and related software including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, Apple iOS, Adobe, Photo Editing Software, Video Editing, online applications, GIS, and viable State and Federal reporting systems
• Actively participate in District and community meetings as needed or requested
• Assist with the training of District Staff and County, State, and Federal Partners as needed
• Keep informed of Federal, State, and private conservation programs and suggest areas where technical and financial assistance could be utilized in conservation activities
• Schedule, develop, and deliver Pre-K-12th grade classroom programs which focus on natural resource conservation related themes, including agriculture, water quality, erosion, soils, and wildlife
• Coordinate and implement education programs including but not limited to township trustee meetings, county events, scouts, church, and other youth/adult community groups
• Coordinate and implement education and outreach opportunities including but not limited to 5th Grade Farm Tour, Conservation Day Camp, tree sale, county fair, community presentations, and other special events
• Coordinate and implement education/enrichment opportunities, such as teacher and adult education workshops
• Participate in planning/execution of Local, Area, State, and National Envirothon events
• Coordinate and implement adult programming to support other county programs including but not limited to field days, pond clinics, forestry walks, pollinator workshops, and water quality initiatives.
• Work on actively increasing the District’s presence in schools, the community, and the State; both physically and digitally
• Coordinate, design, edit, and manage District publications, communications, and program promotion
• Coordinate, design, edit, and manage District social media platforms
• Organize, develop, and distribute paper and virtual newsletters as directed by the District, while maintaining the appropriate databases
• Actively network with like-minded organizations to cooperatively produce publications and enrichment opportunities
• Become proficient in the use of computer and related software including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, Apple iOS, Adobe, Photo Editing Software, Video Editing, online applications, GIS, and viable State and Federal reporting systems
• Actively participate in District and community meetings as needed or requested
• Assist with the training of District Staff and County, State, and Federal Partners as needed
• Keep informed of Federal, State, and private conservation programs and suggest areas where technical and financial assistance could be utilized in conservation activities
• Actively seek opportunities for outreach and the promotion of District programs, as well as developing new programs to better serve the District

Qualifications:

• Exceptional communication skills, written and oral, with an ability to work with a variety of elected officials, government officials, contractors, and cooperators
• Competent organizational and time-management skills with self-motivation
• Applicants should have an Associate Degree or higher in an agriculture, natural resource, education, or environmental science related field of study; or equivalent related work experience may be considered. Preference given to those with additional agricultural or teaching qualifications/skills
• General knowledge of computer and technology, additional consideration with knowledge in agriculture, engineering, public relations, and digital communications
• Be willing to learn new applications to further the District’s goals and objectives
• Excellent public relations, customer service, and project management skills
• Obtain and maintain appropriate background checks and authorizations to be able to work in schools
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and ability to be insured on the District Auto Policy

Starting wage consideration begins at $17-26/per hour, based on education, experience, and wage history. A generous benefit package includes vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, deferred compensation match up to 5%, and participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System. The deadline to apply is Friday April 25th at 3:30 pm. Email a cover letter, resume, with references, and application to tberger@co.holmes.oh.us or deliver to our office at 62 W. Clinton St, Millersburg, OH 44654. You may also call Administrator Trevor Berger with any questions at 330-600-3102.

This position is under the daily supervision of the Program Administrator. In accordance with the Holmes SWCD personnel policy, all new employees are subject to a 120-day probationary period. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $26