Staff, Workforce Development Specialist

About The Role

Regional Workforce Development supports communities across Georgia by building talent pipelines for high demand, livable wage careers. The work supports community-based workforce efforts and broader industry needs within the state of Georgia. While advancing longer term strategies, the team maintains a strong focus on immediate, employer-aligned solutions that address critical workforce challenges and move people into jobs. Staff are assigned to specific regions to build strong local relationships and deliver responsive, data-informed workforce solutions. In this role, the Workforce Development Specialist serves as Georgia Power’s regional point of contact, supporting practical short and long-term workforce initiatives across the East and Southeast regions.

Key Responsibilities

Successful candidates will have experience and a demonstrated track record across the responsibilities described below, enabling them to step into the role with confidence and operate effectively with minimal direction on core functions.

• Serve as the primary workforce development representative for East and Southeast regions, maintaining strong working relationships with non-profits, employers, education and training providers, workforce boards, and community partners.

• Support communities and partners in developing regional workforce strategies that align employer demand with available and emerging talent pipelines.

• Collaborate with employers and partners to identify workforce gaps, training needs, and opportunities for new or improved workforce solutions.

• Help coordinate and align education and training partners (e.g., technical colleges, universities, community‑based organizations) to support industry‑driven workforce needs.

• Facilitate conversations and partnerships rather than owning or operating training programs directly.

• Represent Georgia Power in local and regional workforce development initiatives as appropriate.

• Share workforce data, labor market insights, and best practices with partners to inform decision‑making.

• Assist communities and partners in identifying and navigating external funding opportunities that support workforce initiatives (e.g., state, federal, or private funding sources).

• Communicate clearly and consistently with internal stakeholders and external partners regarding workforce initiatives, progress, and outcomes.

• Track activity and outcomes related to regional workforce efforts and provide updates, insights, and recommendations to leadership as needed.

Skills & Abilities

Successful candidates will have experience and a demonstrated track record across the skills and abilities described below, enabling them to step into the role with confidence and operate effectively with minimal direction on core functions.

• Strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of partners, including employers, education providers, workforce organizations, and government agencies.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

• Experience facilitating partnerships and initiatives where success depends on influence rather than direct authority.

• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills, and strong organizational skills and attention to follow‑through.

• Ability to work independently while remaining closely aligned with team goals and priorities.

• Comfortable using data and information to support workforce planning and conversations, even if not serving as a technical data analyst.

Education & Experience

Required Qualifications

Five (5) years of experience in workforce development, economic development, customized training, or a related field. Additionally, a degree in business, communications, marketing, or a related field.

Preferred Experience

Direct experience working for technical colleges’ economic development divisions, workforce boards, or education and training systems in Georgia. Experience supporting or coordinating customized training or workforce initiatives aligned to employer needs.

Working Conditions

Office environment with regular travel within Georgia and occasional travel outside the state. Office location will be based in Augusta or Savannah.

Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 18363

Job Category: Human Resources

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power

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