Part-Time Information & Outreach Associate

This is a part-time position with a maximum of 1,560 hours per year and is not eligible for paid holidays, leave, or benefits.

About the role

Gwinnett County’s Department of Water Resources is currently hiring a part-time information and outreach associate to coordinate, facilitate, and support public educational workshops and outreach events.

Responsibilities

• Provide community education at tabling events on a variety of issues
• Plan, schedule, and attend specific program events
• Schedule and implement an annual calendar of workshops for the public
• Aid with event planning including determining type of event, location, set-up, activities, entertainment, and refreshments
• Utilize and operate various computer programs and databases to organize outreach commitments and calendars, and to track program operations and outcomes
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level

Requirements

• Strong work or educational background and/or understanding of public education, communications, and public relations
• Proactive, detail-oriented planning experience
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders for event coordination
• Quickly learn, adapt, and confidently deliver new material
• Well organized and dependable
• Will represent Gwinnett County DWR with professionalism and courtesy
• Comfort with public speaking

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Education, Public Relations, or related field
• Available at least three weekdays per week between the hours of 8:00am and 3:00pm
• Willingness to work evenings and Saturdays with advanced notice on a regular basis
• A valid driver's license and the ability to meet requirements to operate a Gwinnett County vehicle

Physical Requirements

Moderate physical activity including stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling and the ability to lift 30 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

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Additional Information About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

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Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities

We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners

Benefits

The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation

Physical Requirements

Moderate physical activity including stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling and the ability to lift 30 pounds

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com