Kentucky Educational Television, (KET) has the following full-time position opening at its Louisville, Kentucky Network Center:

Education Outreach Specialist

KET is Kentucky’s only statewide media organization, serving more than one million people each week with programs and services that educate, inform, and inspire. In addition to broadcasting PBS programming, KET produces a variety of award-winning local productions. Connecting with students and educators across Kentucky and the nation, KET creates high quality, nationally recognized educational material.

As the Education Outreach Specialist, the individual selected for this role will serve as liaison between KET and schools, districts, and other educational agencies, providing promotion and support for the utilization of KET resources, services, and products. The individual will also participate in special educational projects, programs and events.

Our ideal Candidate will:

Support the goal of increasing the utilization of KET Education resources, services and products by providing outreach services through site visits, fact-to-face or virtual trainings, district/regional meetings, state conferences and specific KET programs.

Collaborate interdepartmentally on the planning, production, distribution and promotion of education projects and resources.

Promote KET resources, products and services through special projects and events. These projects or events may be statewide or regional and duties may include oversite of budgets, evaluations and promotion (i.e.: Young Writers Contest, STLP, Digital Learning Coaches, school librarian meetings, Summer PD Day).

Support the KET All-Stars program as needed.

Serve as KET Education representative as directed.

Engage in ongoing professional development to ensure up-to-date knowledge of instructional best practices, education technology, standards and Kentucky education issues.

Demonstrate dedication to diversity in areas of responsibility.

Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of the organization.

Successful applicants will have the following skills and experience:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus a minimum of (5) five years of experience in education, instructional technology, curriculum design, or web operations or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is preferred.

Demonstrated experience designing, producing and delivering education multimedia services and/or resources.

Skilled in developing and presenting dynamic workshops for education audiences.

Excellent communication, social media, collaboration and presentation skills.

Basic knowledge of education technology, software and equipment.

Occasionally moves/lifts/carries up to 50 pounds. 

Classroom experience a plus.

This position is located in Louisville, Kentucky and some travel will be required to the Lexington, Kentucky Network Center.

Must maintain a valid driver’s license to drive KET vehicles.

Working with KET has its benefits!

KET offers a creative, engaging work environment with opportunities to collaborate and advance professionally. Additionally, paid time off, several health insurance plan selections, and retirement savings options are offered to employees.

The salary for this opportunity will be based on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant.

Connect with us now by applying at www.ket.org/jobs, and please send questions to jobs@ket.org.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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