Project Coordinator

CMTY EDUC SPEC 3 (005838)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_940952

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

2/24/2026 1:52:59 PM

Date Last Edited:

2/24/2026 1:52:56 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1300O

Organization:

LETTERS AND SCIENCE

Division Code:

1350D

Division:

L&S SOCIAL SCIENCES

Department:

210500 - INSTITUTE FOR RES ON LABOR AND EMPLOYMT

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_940952

Position Description ID

251803

UC Payroll Title:

CMTY EDUC SPEC 3 (005838)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 18

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

41088176

Reports to Payroll Title:

Academic Coordinator III

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40051237

Department Head Payroll Title:

Director

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

The LOSH Project Coordinator oversees LOSH training initiatives designed to promote hazard awareness, injury and illness prevention, skills building, and leadership development among workers in Southern California. The Project Coordinator supports training and program development efforts under LOSH's Worker Occupational Safety and Health Training and Education Program (WOSHTEP) and other statewide initiatives for both English- and Spanish-speaking audiences, with a particular emphasis on the role that labor unions and the labor movement play in promoting safe and just work.

The Project Coordinator is responsible for various facets of assigned projects, conducts outreach, facilitates meetings and communications between project partners, contributes to development of curricula and materials, convenes worker training sessions (in-person and online), provides follow-up support and assistance to training participants, and supports program evaluation activities. The Project Coordinator leads and co-facilitates trainings in English and Spanish and supports a network of training participants through ongoing outreach, technical assistance, and engagement. They work in close collaboration with other LOSH staff, subject-matter experts, partner organizations (labor unions, worker centers, and community-based organizations) and government agency representatives to carry out assigned tasks.

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).

Project Coordination

Maintain ongoing communications with staff and funders to establish project goals and objectives and ensure adherence to benchmarks and timelines. Conduct outreach to assess potential for engagement in project activities. Convene and facilitate regular meetings to coordinate project activities. Contribute to development of bilingual (English/Spanish) training curricula and educational materials. Follow up with training participants to provide support. Adapt program evaluation materials to assess quality and impact of training courses. Develop and maintain tools for tracking project activities for grant reporting purposes. Support network of training participants through ongoing outreach, technical assistance, and engagement. Manage discrete training and education projects.

50%

Course Facilitation and Training

Convene training sessions, including train-the-trainer courses, for staff and worker-leaders of various partner organizations; courses to be delivered in both in-person and virtual venues (i.e., Zoom). Coordinate with LOSH staff and consultant-instructors to serve as course facilitators. Lead and co-facilitate trainings in English and Spanish with LOSH staff and consultant instructors. Participate in LOSH Coordinator meetings and other venues to share ideas and best practices for training techniques and approaches.

30%

Tracking Occupational Safety and Health Information

Stay up-to-date on evolving policy and campaigns related to occupational safety and health, with a particular focus on California. Monitor relevant listserves, media sources, journals, and other information outlets. Participate in community meetings, workshops, and other events as deemed appropriate by supervisor. Keep LOSH staff and project team members updated on new information.

10%

General LOSH Program Support

Assist LOSH staff with reports and/or presentations related to project activities. Collaborate with LOSH Program Specialist and social media team to publicize LOSH programs in Southern California via social media platforms. Participate in LOSH staff and project meetings, strategic planning meetings, brown bag sessions, and retreats. Support grant writing activities. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

10%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree

In public health, labor studies, or related field

Required

Or

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Required

Experience developing curricula, educational materials, and/or training activities using adult education and/or popular education approaches.

Required

Experience collaborating with diverse partners from labor, community-based organizations, government agencies, and academia

Required

Driver License

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Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles.

Required

Working knowledge of occupational safety and health principles and policies, including the role of labor unions in promoting safe and just work.

Required

Demonstrated ability to plan projects, develop work plans and timelines, and ensure completion of work plan satisfactorily within timeframe agreed upon with supervisor.

Required

Ability to synthesize and communicate technical, scientific, and/or policy information for lay audiences.

Required

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.

Required

Skill in diagnosing and troubleshooting problems, recommending or implementing solutions and following through to completion.

Required

Ability to work independently to complete tasks with minimal oversight.

Required

Ability to write concise, logical, grammatically correct reports, routine business correspondences and public-facing materials.

Required

Possess a valid California driver's license in good standing with access to a car for local travel and available for occasional evening and weekend activities as determined by operational needs.

Required

Fluency in written and spoken Spanish.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF 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.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

2107 Ueberoth

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.