Education/Training Spec III

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Work type: Staff Full-Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design

Department: 23040300 - CJC-BRECHNER CENTER

Classification Title:

Education/Training Spec III

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

The Brechner Center for the Advancement of the First Amendment provides research, advocacy, resources and training on critical issues related to free speech and freedom of information. The Center is housed in the College of Journalism & Communications at the University of Florida, #5 ranked public university.

We are seeking an Education/Training Specialist to focus on outreach. In this role, you will be educating students, the public, journalists, and government officials in access to government information. Looking for someone with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a culturally diverse environment.

Key duties:

• Public education and outreach in freedom of information (FOI).

• Coordinate Sunshine Week Conference (mid-March) and create training/educational materials as needed.

• Coordinate the Sunshine United Network year-round toward promoting the right to know, building collaborations in the field, and measuring impact of education and outreach activities.

• Develop and oversee online education and training materials, including online courses and website resources, as well as educational materials provided through newsletters and other channels.

• Participate actively in professional organizations or conferences.

• Serve as the lead on new initiatives or as coordinator for large training programs.

• Translate, or oversee translation, of educational materials into Spanish and other languages.

• Provide online and in-person training for journalists and the public, including at conferences. Promote freedom of information, Brechner, and the College through working exhibitor tables.

• Coordinate, promote and lead online Zoom workshops in access to public records and other topics.

• Assist with other education and outreach communications for the Brechner FOI Project.

• Create content and consistently and frequently post to Brechner and Sunshine Week social media channels.

• Oversee promotional activities for Brechner.

Why work with us?

We care about your growth:In this position, we are looking for potential! The Freedom of Information (FOI) movement needs someone passionate about FOI with the heart to make a difference. We are excited and willing to train and mentor the next FOI team member.

UF is a top ranked University:The University of Florida is ranked #5 among public universities byU.S. News and World Report. UF has a student body of over 55,000 who come from all 50 states in the United States and more than 100 countries.

Gainesville is an awesome city to live and work:Gainesville is in a central location to both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, providing easy access within a day’s drive to beaches, nature preserves, theme parks, and water-based activities.Explore Gainesville in 60 Seconds. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_7nUKAFanM)

Our benefits are incredible:We offer top-of-the-line health insurance, a huge selection of supplemental plans, state retirement programs and more. Explore the comprehensive suite of options:https://hr.ufl.edu/benefits

We promote work life balance:You will earn over a month of leave time every year plus 2 weeks of holidays and 8 weeks of paid family medical leave for life events. Accrual starts day 1 of employment! Check out all leave programs:https://hr.ufl.edu/leave

Advance your education:The University of Florida cares about developing its team members, and that includes reduced tuition toward higher education. We would support work toward earning a master’s, doctorate, or law degree. See:https://hr.ufl.edu/professional-development/eep

Expected Salary:

$60,000 - $70,000 annually

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strongly Preferred:

• Journalistic writing experience and proficiency

• Experience in marketing and social media

• Event planning skills

• Experience with data collection and analysis

• Energetic and charismatic

• Potential to be an engaging speaker

Nice to have:

• Fluency in Spanish is preferred, writing and oral, for training and translation of educational materials in Spanish.

• First Amendment/open government advocacy

• Master’s degree (or Ph.D. or J.D.)

• Teaching/training

• Course development

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please upload cover letter, resume, and three references for consideration

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 13 May 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 30 Jun 2024 Eastern Daylight Time