Education & Outreach Specialist

Georgia 811 is a communication system established to provide one telephone number for excavating contractors and the general public to notify utilities of their intent to use mechanized and/or non-mechanized equipment for excavation, tunneling, grading, boring, blasting, demolition or any similar work. This one call system provides the participating utility members an opportunity to locate and identify their underground facilities. We are a non-profit association funded by our member utilities and located outside of Atlanta in Duluth, GA. Learn more about the company on www.georgia811.com.

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Position Summary: 

The Education & Outreach Specialist leads Georgia 811’s statewide elementary education and outreach program by delivering engaging in-person presentations to elementary school students across Georgia. This position also supports outreach campaigns, promotional materials, and departmental administrative needs. The role serves as a public-facing representative of Georgia 811 and requires extensive travel, strong presentation skills, and the ability to work independently.

Key Duties & Responsibilities 

Educational Programming & Outreach

• Deliver the Digger Dog Utility Safety Program to elementary students in an engaging and age-appropriate manner


• Serve as the lead representative for Georgia 811’s statewide elementary education program


• Schedule and coordinate school presentations to meet contracted appearance goals


• Attend local events, parades, trade shows, conferences, and community outreach events


• Manage setup and breakdown of program materials for each event/presentation


• Develop, execute, and evaluate an annual statewide outreach campaign


• Coordinate with member utilities and community partners to support local visits and events


• Manage educational program social media content


• Coordinate travel logistics, including overnight trips as needed


• Maintain program materials, inventory, and assigned vehicle readiness/cleanliness


• Work with contracted mascot company and manage related logistics

Promotional Materials

• Coordinate printing and distribution of outreach/education materials


• Maintain inventory and organization of PR materials and storage areas


• Manage incoming/outgoing public relations materials

Administrative Support

• Provide administrative/logistical support to the Corporate Communications Department


• Perform additional duties as assigned

Travel Requirements

• Approximately 75% travel statewide


• Includes early morning travel, day trips in the Atlanta area, and multi-day overnight trips across Georgia


• Some evening and weekend events required

Qualifications

Required / Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Communications, Education, Theatre, or related field); equivalent experience considered


• Experience engaging and presenting to elementary-aged students


• Strong public speaking, presentation, and/or performance skills


• Highly organized with strong time-management and communication skills


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision


• Strong attention to detail and administrative capability


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite


• Knowledge of one-call/utility locating processes preferred


• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record


• Ability to professionally represent Georgia 811 with schools, partners, and the public

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and drive for extended periods


• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.


• Ability to perform repetitive motions (typing, grasping, hand/wrist movements, filing, etc.)