Project Coordinator Farmworker Health and Safety

JOB DESCRIPTION

PROJECT COORDINATOR – FARMWORKER HEALTH AND SAFETY

BACKGROUND

Farmworker Justice (FJ) is a national organization based in Washington, D.C. that empowers migrant and seasonal farmworkers to improve their wages, working conditions, immigration status, health, occupational safety and access to justice. FJ has a respected national reputation for its high-quality, creative efforts. More information is available on our website at

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Coordinator (PC) will report to the Project Director and work in close partnership with community-based partners to build their capacity to provide training and education to high-risk farmworkers on the recognition and avoidance of safety and health hazards in their workplaces, and to help farmworkers access high-quality healthcare.The PC will work in close coordination and consultation with the Project Director. This position involves the following tasks:

• Technical Assistance and Training – Provide leadership and guidance in the development, implementation, and evaluation of capacity building and training initiatives that support community-based efforts around occupational safety and health and access to healthcare in farmworker communities. Focus of the work may include: needs assessments and situational analysis, behavior change communication strategies, participatory training and capacity-building techniques, development and implementation of training curricula, monitoring and evaluation, and dissemination of results through public/professional venues and publications. Materials, trainings and presentations will be developed/delivered in Spanish.

• Project Administration Support–In collaboration with Project Director, develop and update contracts with partners. Maintain communications with project partners, manage payments, perform logistical coordination of project-related activities and events, and maintain relevant project-related files.

• Reporting – Manages communication with project funders, including phone calls, in-person meetings, and timely preparation of project reports.

• Written communications – Participate in the development of project-related documents, including training curricula, conference abstracts and presentations, newsletter articles, content for the FJ web site, and other materials as required.

• Serve as a spokesperson for the project and FJ at external and internal meetings, conferences, and trainings.

• Contribute to the development of FJ and fulfilling its mission, participating in project proposal development, staff activities, special events, Board of Directors meetings, etc.

• Other duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS/DESIRED SKILLS

• Fluent in Spanish (written and oral)
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills
• Minimum of three years of proven experience in occupational or public health or related field.

• Knowledge of public health strategies, occupational safety and health-related issues, health disparities, health educationand community health centers.

• Experience working with community-based organizations, particularly those serving rural or farmworker communities.

• Experience working with promotores de salud (community health workers) and/or farmworker health initiatives.

• Demonstratedtraining skills, with experience delivering trainings to both professionals and community members.

• Experience with curriculum writing/development, editing and materials development.

• Experience in the design and application of qualitative research,community-based participatory research, and monitoring andevaluation methodologies.

To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to

Carolyn Lesesane

Farmworker Justice

Open until filled (updated 11/3/16)

Farmworker Justice is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. Information about our organization is available at and .