Community Education Specialist

Description

Summary:

The Community Education Specialist assists with program, class, camp, trip, event, and project planning and implementation for Community Education and Lifelong Learning at Casper College. Community Education offers non-credit classes, camps, and trips for personal enrichment and growth. OLLI offers non-credit lifelong learning and social experiences.

Responsibilities:

In coordination with program coordinators, the Community Education Specialist assists with the development, management, marketing, and evaluation of programs, classes, camps, trips, events, and projects. This professional works closely with Community Education and Lifelong Learning teammates, instructors, members, volunteers, students, and community stakeholders. The Community Education and Lifelong Learning Specialist exhibits excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills and navigates complex database systems, social media, and technology. The Community Education Specialist supports all program efforts and participates in activities and projects as directed by the Adult Education and Lifelong Learning Director.

Essential Duties

• Assist in the facilitation, recruitment, retention, positive relationships, and management of instructors, members, volunteers, students, and community stakeholders.

• Assist in the management and logistics of programs, classes, camps, trips, events, and projects.

• Utilize complex data systems for data management, scheduling, and report analysis.

• Assist with instructor contracts and payroll.

• Assist in marketing and promoting by effectively utilizing social media, email, and newsletters.

• Contribute to and assist with all logistics of catalog production.

• Assist in training instructors, members, teammates, student employees, and volunteers.

• Adhere to and assist in grant compliance, tracking, and reporting requirements.

• Ensure effective communication and strong relationships with all stakeholders.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution in Business, Marketing, Communication, or a related field

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a professional environment with a focus on customer service

• Experience planning, implementing, and assessing informational, educational, or social programs and events

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Demonstrated proficiency using technology including social media, computers, and software such as MS Office and Google products

• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team

• Valid Wyoming motor vehicle license and be insurable under the College’s insurance plan

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Business, Marketing, Communication, or a related field

• 4 years of business, marketing, or customer service experience

• 2 years’ experience with program planning, implementation, and assessment

Supplemental Information

Work Environment:

The normally scheduled work hours for this position are M-F, 8 am to 5 pm. There will be times this position will need to work evenings or weekends depending on different events. Some weeks or events will require more than 40 hours per week, for which appropriate overtime compensation will be made. Critical availability before and during a major event and availability for infrequent call-ins for emergencies with classes, trips, or events may be required.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Completed Casper College online application, with contact information for three professional references
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Copies of unofficial transcripts recommended at time of application but required prior to on-campus interview

• Employment contingent upon successful background check and motor vehicle record (MVR) check.
• Official transcripts required upon hire.
• This is a full-time, benefited position. Get more on Casper College's benefits here.

Remote Work Eligibility:

Unless otherwise noted, all positions provide vital support to Casper College and require the successful candidate be available to work on location at the Casper College campus.