WRUC Program Specialist

Department Summary The UCLA Labor Occupational Safety and Health (LOSH) Program is dedicated to promoting worker health, safety, and wellbeing, and building capacity for workers and worker organizations to take action to improve working conditions. LOSH offers high-quality training and education, participatory action research, policy analysis, and worker leadership development to advance worker rights and protections. LOSH is a unit of both the Institute for Research and Labor and Employment (IRLE) and the Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (COEH). Position Summary Under the direction of the WRUC Program Manager, the WRUC Program Specialist supports LOSH staff in course coordination, training activities, and development of education materials under our hazmat and environmental health worker training grant. Assist with course registrations, invoicing, certificates, and other paperwork. Respond professionally to written and phone inquiries from potential trainees, employers, partners, and members of the general public. Support LOSH trainers in preparing and submitting course materials and preparing supplies for upcoming courses. Maintain inventory of training equipment and supplies. Provide logistical support to trainers during course sessions. Summarize course evaluations and assist with trainee follow up. Assist LOSH staff with maintaining LOSH technical and regulatory library, online factsheets, and in-house education resources. Participate in project planning and debrief meetings. Other tasks as assigned. Salary & Compensation UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications Experience working with community-based organizations and/or worker advocacy organizations. (Preferred) Experience in developing education materials, particularly for worker audiences and/or those with limited literacy. (Preferred) Experience with worker health and safety training, particularly on topics related to hazardous materials and/or environmental exposures. (Preferred) Working knowledge of basic occupational safety and health principles with a commitment to advancing environmental health and social justice for all workers. (Required) Completion of 40-hour HAZWOPER course; updated HAZWOPER certification. (Preferred) Fluency in Spanish, both oral and written. (Preferred) Demonstrated oral communication skills, both in person and over the phone, demonstrated writing communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with diverse audience. (Required) Ability to work as a member of a team, as well as independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction. (Required) Detail oriented with ability to identify problems and consult with supervisor and/or project leads in a timely manner to identify solutions. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time wisely. (Required) Working knowledge and proficient use of various computer programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe In-Design. (Required) Availability to work flexible schedule, including occasional nights or weekends, as dictated by program needs; ability to drive large vehicle to training locations in Los Angeles County and to assist with transport of HAZWOPER/training materials and equipment (Required) Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. (Required) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations Bachelor's Degree In Social Sciences, Public Health or related field and/or equivalent experience / training (Preferred) Associate's Degree In related area and / or equivalent experience / training (Required) Continuing education in related field required (Required) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired. Schedule 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Union/Policy Covered 99-Policy Covered #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed