Public Education Specialist - EMS

Public Education Specialist - EMS

Salary

$21.66 - $28.36 Hourly

Location

4045 Bridge View Dr, North Charleston, SC 29405, SC

Job Type

Full-Time (Non-Exempt)

Job Number

EM211478

Department

EMS

Opening Date

10/23/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Description

This position is open for current Regular Full-Time County employees only.

Charleston County EMS is looking for a dynamic individual to develop and provide education to the public on a variety of EMS related issues, including CPR, Stop-The-Bleed, as well as representing the department at community events. This position will work closely with the EMS Recruitment Officer and be a integral part of the Charleston County EMS Outreach Team.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: Increase based on County Promotion Procedures

The closing date for applications is Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 11:59pm

Duties and Responsibilities

The EMS Community Education Specialist will develop and provide education to the public on a variety of EMS related issues and training, including trainings such as CPR and Stop-The-Bleed, and will also represent Charleston County EMS at community and public events. This position, as part of our Charleston County EMS Outreach Team, will pursue opportunities in the community and with other public safety agencies to deliver EMS related information and training, plan events, prepare presentations/exhibits, develop and design educational materials/photography/videos for events.

Minimum Qualifications

Required certifications and licensure: (please attach to your application)

• HS Diploma or GED; Associate's Degree from an accredited institution preferred AND Three (3) years or more of experience in Education, Marketing, Communications, Community Relations or Public Relations
• OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work demonstrating relevant EMS leadership experience, proven command and ICS experience, and experience leading multiple units/companies during incidents and disasters
• Valid South Carolina Driver's License indicating a clean DMV record prior to start date
• South Carolina Paramedic or EMT Certification preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred

Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program
• Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
• Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Well-being Program

For more information, visit our benefits page.

Employer Charleston County Government

Address 4045 Bridge View Dr

Charleston, South Carolina, 29405

Phone 843-958-4700

Website http://www.charlestoncounty.org