City of Avondale

Compensation

Full Description

Turn passion into purpose—help shape safer, stronger communities as the City of Avondale's next Public Education Specialist. The Public Education Specialist administers various community service programs for the Office of Public Safety and develops, administers, and presents programs for the Fire and Medical Department. This position is responsible for various community education programs to increase emergency preparedness, developing and implementing a program that increases recruitment opportunities, and enhancing diversity within the Fire and Medical Department. Examples of programs may include a fire cadet program, high school outreach camps, a volunteer program for emergency preparedness, and a Fire and Medical citizen academy. In addition, this position is responsible for maintaining and writing public information material for the Office of Public Safety and Fire and Medical Department, including social media posts and public service announcements. The position reports directly to the Deputy Chief of Emergency Management in the Office of Public Safety and will work closely with the Fire Chief and the Fire & Medical Executive Team regarding community outreach, emergency management, and volunteer coordination, as directed. Interacts with the public by promoting the City’s vision, mission, and values. Recruits qualified volunteers to provide day-to-day support to the Office of Public Safety and the Fire and Medical Department. Assists with developing and continually improving community outreach programs to provide high-quality, cost-effective, and efficient programs. Responds to inquiries, reports, or referrals regarding outreach programs and coordinates and assists in presenting assessments/interviews with potential candidates and families. Builds community coalitions and partnerships to strengthen the community outreach program’s effectiveness. Develops creative and challenging program opportunities to attract and retain volunteers. Conducts assessment of department/volunteer/cadet ongoing needs and operations, and develops meaningful volunteer positions/duties, job descriptions, and evaluations that meet the department's needs. Supervises the work of volunteers/cadets and follows human resources guidelines for hiring and releasing volunteers/cadets. Conducts background checks and screening for all volunteer positions. Promotes the department positively by engaging, cultivating, and managing social media to ensure coverage of the department's activities to advance the department's vision, mission, values, and goals. Markets the Office of Public Safety and the Fire and Medical Department through public service announcements and presentations, while also serving as a department representative on various internal and external committees as assigned. Prepares a variety of administrative reports. Performs other duties as assigned.Bachelor's Degree in education, non-profit management, or a similar field. Three (3) years of experience and working knowledge of volunteer management systems, program development, and community engagement. A valid Arizona Driver’s License is required. Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA) preferred. Must be able to obtain ICS/NIMS certifications (IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800) within twelve (12) months of hire. To view the full job description and learn more about the responsibilities and qualifications, please click to view the Class Specification here.