Program Assistant, Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD)

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of watersheds and water quality issues. Job training will be provided. This is an hourly position (29 hours per week) with no benefits, some travel required. Must be available in the office but remote work is an option. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Teaching Opportunities — Assist with teaching workshops and lead environmental education activities at schools, civic groups, festivals, and conferences.
• Assist with Workshops and Outreach Events — Design, prepare, organize, and load, workshop materials and equipment; assist with set-up and Q&A at program functions.
• Database and Website Support — Assist with program database maintenance and assist with website development.
• Writing and Design — Help write newsletters educational materials, social media program promotion, and create presentations.
• Administrative Support — Assist with equipment maintenance and procurement, copying and binding documents, sending and receiving mass mail-outs, form letters, etc.

Skills, Abilities, and Education
• Sound writing, communication, and organizing skills
• Ability to interact with a diversity of people
• Computer skills such as MS Suite, ESRI ArcGIS, Drupal, Canva, Adobe
• Ability to work well in team environment and independently, long days in the field
• Ability to drive trucks, pull a canoe/kayak trailer, and lift heavy equipment (50 lbs.)

Educational/Experience
• Undergraduate degree or higher in biology, geography, or environmental science.
• Knowledge of southeastern watersheds, conservation, and nonpoint source issues.

Training and certification opportunities include Adopt-A-Stream Chemical, Bacterial, and Macroinvertebrate water quality monitoring; Project WET teacher training; and computer training in a variety of software.

Opportunities for career advancement exist and there are excellent networking opportunities.

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to Harold.Harbert@dnr.ga.gov.