Education & Social Media Specialist
- Employer
- The University of Georgia
- Location
- Savannah Area
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Communications & Marketing
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
S12757P
Working Title:Education & Social Media Specialist
Department:VPR-Skidaway Inst Oceanography
About the University of Georgia:Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department:The University of Georgia’s Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO) is a multidisciplinary research and training institution located on a 700-acre campus on Skidaway Island. The Institute’s primary goals are to further understanding of marine and environmental sciences, conduct leading edge research on marine and coastal systems, and train tomorrow’s scientists. Our campus is also a host to Georgia Southern University’s Applied Coastal Research Lab, NOAA Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary, The University of Georgia’s Marine Education Center and Aquarium, and The Nature Conservancy. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography is also home to the Research Vessel (R/V) Savannah. The R/V Savannah is owned and operated by the Institute and is a member of the University National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) and Academic Research Fleet (ARF).
College/Unit/Department website:https://www.skio.uga.edu/
Posting Type:External
Retirement Plan:TRS
Employment Type:Employee
Benefits Eligibility:Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time:Full Time
Additional Schedule Information:40 hours/week, work times may vary as needed.
Advertised Salary:Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date:10/15/2024
Open until filled:Yes
Proposed Starting Date:11/18/2024
Location of Vacancy:Savannah Area
EEO Policy Statement: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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement:The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
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 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.
- Lift and carry a minimum of 25 pounds, exert up to 50 pounds of force
- Driving as needed to perform job duties..
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: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 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
Organization
The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. Founded in 1785, it is the birthplace of public higher education in America.
Today, UGA enrolls more than 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The main campus has 460 buildings on 767 acres of land. The total acreage of UGA in 30 Georgia counties is 41,539. UGA has 18 colleges and schools, which include Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Ecology, Education, Engineering, Environment and Design, Family and Consumer Sciences, Forestry and Natural Resources, Graduate School, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Pharmacy, Public Health, Public and International Affairs, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine, and the Honors College. It offers 24 baccalaureate degrees in more than 140 fields; 33 master’s degrees in 144 fields; 8 educational specialist degrees; four doctoral degrees in 99 areas; professional degrees in law, pharmacy and veterinary medicine; and more than 170 study-abroad and exchange programs. UGA Libraries rank among the nation’s best research libraries and contain a total of 5.3 million volumes and one of nation’s largest map collections. The university has had 25 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, making it one of the nation’s top Rhodes producers among public universities. UGA is home of the Peabody Awards, presented annually for distinguished achievement and meritorious public service for television, podcast/radio, and digital media. It also is home of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden, state Museum of Art and State Museum of Natural History. Additionally, UGA has one of the largest and most comprehensive public service and outreach programs conducted by an American educational institution.
- Telephone
- 706-542-3000
- Location
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215 S. Jackson St.
Athens
Georgia
30602
US
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