Public Education Specialist (4166U), Public Health Administration

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We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

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Departmental Overview

Labor Occupational Health Program

The School of Public Health Labor Occupational Health Program (LOHP) is a public service arm of the Center of Occupational and Environmental Health (COEH). LOHP serves as a national informational resource on job safety and health. The program offers training, printed and audio-visual materials, library services and technical assistance to a broad constituency which includes labor unions, individual workers, health and legal professionals, other educational institutions, industry, government, and the general public. LOHP specializes in serving immigrant and other high risk worker populations and is a highly respected source of multilingual, educational programs and materials.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: February 1, 2024

Responsibilities

• Assist with program and event planning for public education programs, including arranging logistics for training programs, assisting with recruitment of program participants, negotiation with vendors to serve the needs of the program, and developing/implementing tracking systems for program participants.
• Serve as primary contact for recruitment and enrollment for trainings.
• Respond to requests for project information from unions, educational institutions, agencies and others.
• Initiate and maintain ongoing contact with a diverse audience of project participants using phone, email, online surveys and in-person interviews and summarize results
• Conduct public education outreach (written and oral), including creating/editing newsletters, flyers, web updates, attending community events and staffing LOHP tables.
• Manage administrative and fiscal support.
• Maintain and update overall project calendars, participant or outreach databases and project files.
• Take minutes at program related meetings and conference calls as needed.
• Assemble, copy and prepare public education materials.
• Process program expenses and maintain project budgets.
• Set up contracts with vendors.
• Process stipends and check requests for payment to consultants and others as needed.
• Negotiate with various vendors that serve the needs of the projects.
• Coordinate deliveries and pick-ups as well as assure reasonable pricing for services rendered.
• Arrange for Program coordinators' travel and process travel expense reports.
• Assists with communications tasks, including web updates, social media, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in event/conference planning or related activities.
• Experience developing flyers and other outreach materials and ability to manipulate existing materials.
• Analytical skills to work on program or targeted audience needs assessments.
• Excellent reading, verbal, written communications skills.
• Basic skills using business software systems in the completion of work assignments; i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail and analytic skills.
• Ability to manage multiple project activities and meet deadlines.
• Able to work well independently and as a member of a team.

Education/Training:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish language fluency or bilingual skills in another language such as Cantonese, Mandarin, Tagalog or Vietnamese.
• Experience with graphic design, creating images and layouts using Canva or other design software.
• Social media skills.
• Knowledge/experience working with labor unions, community-based worker organizations and/or other education programs that serve LOHP target populations.
• Experience conducting community outreach and recruitment for educational programs.
• Experience with educational program content (occupational and environmental health).
• Experience and/or training in speaking/presentation skills.
• Experience with and/or ability to learn University financial systems (including BearBuy/BFS) or other bookkeeping systems.
• Experience with Adobe CS^, publisher, InDesign.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $24.50 - $27.50.

• This is a 100%, full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
• This position is non-exempt and paid bi-weekly.
• This is a hybrid position, eligible for up to 60% remote capability.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.

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