application and renewal of education/outreach funding. Supports reporting and evaluation efforts
associated with grants and other supported projects. Makes arrangements for meetings, workshops and other
events in conjunction with specific outreach initiatives.
Collaboration and Team Support: Percentage of Role – 15%
Works closely with other departments and teams within the institution to align educational and outreach
efforts with overall mission and goals. Works with others to assist with outreach efforts, ensuring everyone
is well-prepared to represent the institution and engage with the community effectively. May assist with
school visits, guided tours, interpretive programs, stakeholder meetings, special events, and community
engagement initiatives.
Supervisory responsibilities: None
Qualifications:
Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Position requires adaptability and emotional maturity and intelligence in a
demanding and fast-paced environment and an employment history that reflects tenure and stability.
Comfort working selflessly behind the scenes for the good of the institution. Demonstrated knowledge of
current trends in social studies education, digital education, and educator professional development.
Some general knowledge of historical research processes including conducting research in a historical
archive and teaching strategies utilizing primary source materials. Ability to establish relationships with a
variety of stakeholders in the K-12 community including students, teachers, principals, district
coordinators, etc. Ability to work to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities. Excellent verbal and
written communication skills including an ability and willingness to speak before a variety of audiences with
the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively. Ability to innovate practical
solutions to problems as they arise. Ability to distinguish among competing priorities and balance complex
and demanding workloads and organize and coordinate work assignments. Strong ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to occasionally work irregular hours and travel
regularly to all parts of Georgia. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and
familiarity with social media platforms for outreach purposes. Knowledge of community organizing,
advocacy strategies, and program evaluation.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in education, social sciences, public relations/communications, or a related field (or
equivalent experience).
Experience Required:
Five to seven years of experience in sales, federal funded programming, community outreach, education,
and/or public relations/communications, preferably within a non-profit or social impact environment.
Classroom teaching experience highly preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Must have the ability to sit for extended periods, stand and walk occasionally, reach with hands and arms,
and lift/carry objects up to 25 pounds occasionally. Must be able to ascend and descend stairs. Must use
hands to manipulate objects including a keyboard/mouse and GHS collection material. Must have good
vision and hearing to perform tasks like reading documents and communicating with colleagues, donors,
patrons, and the general public in person and over the phone. Must provide staff support with events
requiring additional work hours and advanced walking, standing, reaching, lifting, and carrying materials.
These events will require an ability to hear accurately to interact with the public, demonstrate clarity of
vision, judge distance and space relationships, and identify and distinguish colors.
