Community Ed Specialist

Position Description: The Community Ed Specialist reports to the Adult and Volunteer Specialist and is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of Community Ed programs. This is a full-time, year-round position with variable hours depending on the schedule of events. Hours may include occasional nights and weekends.

Responsibilities (see attached position description for complete list): 

• Assist with developing new programs and modifying existing ones to enhance offerings. Recruit instructors for youth and adult classes. Schedule activities and provide on-call support during evenings and weekends. Support program volunteers and ensure a high standard of customer service. Work with school/district personnel, community organizations, and youth education entities to enhance programs.
• Collaborate with the Communications Department to market programs and grow participation. Assist with creating and managing content for print and digital marketing materials and maintaining program web pages. Promotes and implements quality customer service in conjunction with program staff.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of current programs, modifies current programs, and develops new programs as deemed appropriate by the the supervisor 

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Customer service principles.
• Volunteer recruitment and management principles and practices.
• Understanding of how to interact effectively with people of diverse educational, cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Familiarity with program development, evaluation, and improvement processes.
• Knowledge of educational programming; adult and youth engagement strategies.
• Awareness of organizational systems and how to manage data for registrations, evaluations, and scheduling.
• Proficiency in technology for word processing, budgeting, billing, and communications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Suite).
• Marketing and communications knowledge to support program promotion.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for engaging families, staff, and community.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and departments effectively.
• Capacity to inspire trust through competence, reliability, and sincerity.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects, set and adjust priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and ability to stay organized.
• Maintain professional composure in challenging situations and with varying personalities.
• Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and a self-starter mindset.

Qualifications:  Please see the attached job description.

Benefits (including, but not limited to): 
Health, Dental, Life, and Long Term Disability Insurance
Flexible benefit plan
Employee Well-Being Program
403b retirement program
PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association)

Application procedure: Apply online at www.wayzataschools.org/careers

Selection Procedure: This position is considered open and active as of 12/31/24 until filled. Applications received by 4:00pm on January 16, 2025 will receive first consideration.