Location: Lawrenceville,GA, USA
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 payments
* Facilitating educational programs with youth, adults, and seniors (10 to 25 participants)
* Driving a large box truck and van
* Working weekends and evening for programs/events
* Managing multiple projects, organizing priorities and having a flexible schedule
Public 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 Gwinnett
Minimum Qualifications
* Highschool diploma or GED
* Current CPR/First aid certification
Preferred Qualifications
* Associate degree
* One year of related experience
* Classroom and/or childcare experience
* Supervisory 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 mannerwhich 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.
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values
Integrity: 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:
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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-###-#### or email ...@GwinnettCounty.com.