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Gwinnett County, GA

Part-time Program Leader - Live Healthy Gwinnett

Gwinnett County, GA, Tate, Georgia, United States, 30177


Salary:

$16.80 Hourly

Location :

Gwinnett County, GA

Job Type:

Part-Time

Job Number:

23-01545

Department:

Department of Community Services

Opening Date:

04/10/2023

Closing Date:

Continuous

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Class Summary

This is a part-time position with a maximum of 1,560 hours per year and is not eligible for paid holidays, leave, or benefits.

Job Description This part-time Program Leader position for Live Healthy Gwinnett will be responsible for providing on-site and mobile educational programming for participants of various age groups. Locations may include summer camps, senior centers, after school programs, etc. This role lends support and technical assistance to youth and adults. The incumbent will assist leading community outreach initiatives, promote gardening volunteer workdays, and assist with maintaining crops at multiple sites. This role requires the incumbent to work and interact with participants and staff in a positive manner while providing a safe learning environment.

Essential Duties

Completing administrative tasks such as processing gardener application paymentsFacilitating educational programs with youth, adults, and seniors (10 to 25 participants)Driving a large box truck and vanWorking weekends and evening for programs/eventsManaging multiple projects, organizing priorities and having a flexible schedulePublic Speaking Duties

Leading educational programs in front of 10 to 25 people of various age groups (adults, seniors, youth)Attending outreach events to promote upcoming programs, and educating the public about the mission of Live Healthy GwinnettMinimum Qualifications

Highschool diploma or GEDCurrent CPR/First aid certificationPreferred Qualifications

Associate degreeOne year of related experienceClassroom and/or childcare experienceSupervisory experience

Additional Information

Department of Community Services

Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Operations maintains and operates the county's award-winning park system and provides high quality parks and recreation facilities, innovative programs, and quality services to meet the broad-based needs of Gwinnett's diverse population, fostering a sense of community, creating a safe and secure environment, and enhancing Gwinnett's quality of life. Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation administers programs, buildings, and aquatic centers for our citizens. This includes a variety classes and camps, pools, gymnasiums, community recreation centers, activity buildings, and senior recreation centers.

For more information about this department, click here.

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County - one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.

The county's population in 2022 was about 983,656 and we've only continued to grow.

Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.

The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of his immediate staff and 13 department directors. The 13 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County's values.

In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.

VisionGwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

MissionGwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

ValuesIntegrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests;

for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.

Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.

Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.

On average, our employees' benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!

In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees' medical premium alone, the

County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!

Health

Medical plans for active and retired employeesDental and vision plansPrescription drug plan

Wellness

Onsite Employee Wellness Center24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)ImmunizationsWellness education and incentive programsAnnual wellness fair

Family and Career

Training and professional development opportunitiesFamily planning benefitsFour weeks of paid parental leave

Time

Annual/Sick Leave12 paid holidays per calendar year1 paid floating holiday per calendar year

Money

Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent careHealth Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) availableHealth Savings Account (HSA) availableRetirement and Savings Plans401(a) Defined Contribution457 (b) Deferred CompensationLongevity payTuition reimbursementFinancial education programs

Protection

Basic, optional, and dependent life insuranceShort-term and long-term disabilityCritical illness and accident insuranceHospital indemnity insuranceIdentity theft protection

To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here.

01

How many years of facilitating educational workshops do you have?

noneless than 1 year1 year to less than 3 years3 years to less than 5 years5 years to less than 7 years7 or more years

02

Describe your experience leading programs for youth or adults. If none, type N/A.

03

Have you completed a degree in one of the following fields:HorticultureAgricultural Science Environmental ScienceExercise Scienceor related field

no completed degree in the specified fields of studyCompleted associate degree in the specified fields of studyCompleted bachelor's degree in the specified fields of studyCompleted master's degree or higher in the specified fields of study

04

Do you have current CPR and First Aid Certification?

YesNo

05

Describe your experience overseeing community garden projects. If none, type N/A.

06

Describe your experience facilitating a gardening classes, programs, or workshops with adults and youth. If none, type N/A.

07

Describe your experience with program development pertaining to wellness/gardening/nutrition programs. If none, type N/A.

Required Question