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Education and Public Relations Specialist (E/PR)

Description

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 E/PR 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 E/PR is under general supervision of the Director and establishes and coordinates outreach campaigns on behalf of the District. The employee will produce marketing materials and manage the social media platforms and website of the District. The E/PR will provide support to the District as needed in assistance of their programs including but not limited to: Rural, Urban, and Administration.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Education
  • Schedule, develop, and deliver classroom programs Pre-K-12th grade which focus on natural resource related themes, including water quality, erosion, soils, and wildlife
  • Coordinate and implement education programs including but not limited to: township trustee meetings, county events, scout, church, and other youth/adult community groups
  • Coordinate and implement education and outreach opportunities including but not limited to: tree sale, tire amnesty grant collections, Test your Well, stream clean-ups, community presentations, and other special events
  • Coordinate and implement education/enrichment opportunities, such as teacher and adult education workshops
  • Coordinate and implement Local, Area, State, and National Envirothon events
  • Coordinate and implement adult programming to support the District Rural and Urban Teams including but not limited to: field days, pond clinics, forestry walks, pollinator workshops, and Erosion Control Measures.
• Public Relations:
  • 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 website, blogs, and social media platforms
  • Organize, develop, and distribute paper and virtual newsletters as directed by the District; while maintaining the appropriate databases
  • Manage all District digital platforms with an end goal of increasing traffic and interactions
  • 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
• Agricultural Pollution Abatement:
  • Conduct technical and administrative aspects of pollution abatement program
• Administration:
  • Actively participate in District and community meetings as needed or requested
  • Assist in the development of the Annual Plan of Work, Long Range Plan, and Strategic Planning
  • 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 develop new programs to better serve the District

Minimum Qualifications

• Competent 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
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Obtain and maintain proper Federal Security Clearance to be issued a LincPass Card
• 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
• Preference will be given to applicants with experience operating a truck and trailer including but not limited to: utility and 5th wheel trailers, tractors, spray rigs, ATV, RTV, PTO driven attachments, and pull behind equipment
• Job applicant, after receiving a conditional offer, must successfully pass a background check and a drug test before employment as determined by the Board

Application Procedure

• Submit a job application, resume, and cover letter
• Submit a writing sample in press release format with a minimum of 200 words describing the “Importance of Sustaining Natural Resources in Greene County”
• Submit a graphic design to accompany the above news article for dissemination on social media
• Application Deadline – must be received through the Greene County Website by 4:00 pm, Wednesday April 23, 2025. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/greeneoh?keywords=Soil)

The Greene SWCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be treated equally without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other protected classification under Federal or State law.

Hours of Work

Typical daily working hours for the E/PR will be 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for a total of 40 hours a work week.

Employees may be required to work overtime whenever it is deemed necessary by the employer. District employees will be allowed compensatory time (time and one-half basis) off regular work hours in lieu of overtime pay.

Compensatory time shall accumulate at a rate of one and one-half hours for each overtime hour worked.

Salary Range

$20-30 per hour based on applicable experience

Benefits

There is a wide variety of benefits available to full-time permanent Greene County employees. These benefits include: health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life insurance plans, wellness program, employee assistance program, and deferred compensation plans.

The County pays 80% of the health care premium and 39% of the dental premium.

All full-time employees are eligible for $50,000 group life insurance paid 100% by the County.

Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Federal Holidays, and participation in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System

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