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Offer: Community Education Specialist:Detroit Public TelevisionJob description: Community Education Specialist Listing description ABOUT DETROIT PUBLIC TV Detroit Public TV (DPTV) is Michigan's largest and most watched television station serving Southeastern Michigan and serves the most diverse public television audience in the country. DPTV is also the state's only community-licensed station, meaning Information technology operates independent of any educational, government or other institution. Its funding comes from the community Information technology serves. Each week more than two million people watch our four broadcast channels, and nearly 200,000 people listen to our radio station, WRCJ 90.9 FM for classical days and jazzy nights. In addition, DPTV is building the next generation of public media with our rapidly growing digital presence which has grown to reach more than half a million unique visitors through our website, YouTube channels, and social media platforms each month. Our core values: excellence, innovation, trust, diversity, engagement, and financial sustaincapability are evident in everything we do. From the engaging content we provide, to the way we work with viewers, supporters, board members and employees, to the local events we host, DPTV connects with thousands of our fellow community members each year. Does the idea of joining our team of dedicated professionals with different backgrounds and practices excite you? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to educate, engage, entertain, and inspire through the power of public media. For more information about DPTV, please visit the website www.dptv.org. The Opportunity We are actively pursuing a dynamic and diverse team member to join us in the function of Community Education Specialist . The station offices are in Wixom, MI. The Community Education Specialist plans, conducts, and documents virtual and in-person trainings and workshops for families, caregivers, and/or educators. They will help communicate learning materials and activities from PBS, the Michigan Learning Channel, and other sources to further the educational goals of each group. A key function is to facilitate trusted relationships and partnerships within the education community at all levels, but especially with preschool and K-12 organizations, educators, and caregivers. Essential Functions • Independently conduct trainings and workshops with established and new community partners • Maintain and develop collaborative relationships with local community organizations • Implement content and resources virtually and/or in person to support teacher professional development, virtual family workshops, and PBSKIDS content (connected with the state grant Ready to Learn) as Information technology becomes available • Participate in evaluation of engagement efforts, in collaboration with research partners and under guidance from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) • Build consciousness of project activities among the Target Audience and key stakeholders In service of these objectives, the Community Education Specialist will: • Complete monthly interim narrative reports; • Participate in project meetings; • Conduct facilitator trainings at partner sites with parents, caregivers and educators; and • Implement/Support education content through workshops (including RTL, MLC and PBS resources) • Organize and coordinate packing and distribution of educational materials into all communities served • Coordinate details and materials with partners to set up and schedule workshops • Serve as an ambassador of DPTV and PBS to partner sites and targeted communities by creating relationships of support and establishing sustainable practices to give us visibility on site supporting teachers and parents with local and national resources • Other tasks as assigned, including participation in station fundraising events expertise • Highly effective abilities to develop partner relationships; capability to establish rapport and trust with a wide variety of people • Commitment to quality programs and data driven program evaluation • Strong written and verbal communication expertise; a persuasive and passionate communicator able to communicate with parents and children in at-risk communities • Strong organizational expertise and the capability to manage multiple projects concurrently • Proficiency in MS Office applications • capability to troubleshoot technologies and address user frustration using tablets, computers, and smart boards, etc. • Persistence and follow through to coordinate meetings with partners • Work independently and be highly self-directed and self-motivated Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Education or related field required • practice working in Detroit with at-risk communities preferred • Classroom practice required • capability to travel within Southeast Michigan using personal vehicle; occasional overnight travel is possible • practice working with non-profit organizations • Must have reliable transportation and be willing to work varied hours Physical Demands Must be able to type and work in a typical office environment as well as within schools and early childhood educational settings. Must be able to travel all over Southeast Michigan. Work Environment Individual is exposed to a typical office setting with computer equipment. this function requires work in diverse community educational settings. A portion of the work may be accomplished remotely. Significant travel to partner sites in Southeast Michigan required. What you'll get: As part of the DPTV family, you will enjoy a complete package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with employer match, HSA/FSA, life insurance, paid vacation days and paid holidays. In addition to the benefits you would expect, our engaging and welcoming environment is a place where you can: • practice the compensateing feeling of knowing you are a part of an organization committed to the greater good of the community. • Take a little time for fun and friendship. It's not uncommon to catch people doing yoga together at lunch, conversing about their favorite part of a story during a book club meeting or enjoying a walk around the pond on a nice sunny day. • Continue to grow and lgain through opportunities for personal and professional development. • Share your input, knowing that your ideas are valued and always welcome. • Be yourself! We believe your uniqueness makes you an even greater asset to the team. Organization: Detroit Public Television Job Job location: Wixom, MI United States Job Job Category: Education Deadline: Employment Type: Full time Send Application Materials To: Application Process: Send resume and cover letter to: HumanResources@dptv.org Human Resources WTVS Detroit Public Television 1 Clover Court Wixom, MI 48393-2247 *No telephone calls or third parties. Please include the title of the position in the subject line of the email. Detroit Educational Television Foundation, d/b/a Detroit Public Television and WRCJ 90.9 FM, is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, discapability status, marital status, military status, or protected veteran status. Employment decisions at Detroit Public Television will be located on merit, qualifications, and abilities. The specific statements above are not intended to be all inclusive. Email address: E-Mail: humanresources@dptv.org Job Field: Radio and Television
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