Assistant Coordinator of Public Programs - Community and Labor Center

Position overview

Position title :

Assistant Coordinator of Public Programs

Salary range :

See Table 30B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable salary estimate for Assistant Coordinator of Public Programs is at a range between $89,800 - $95,100 annually.

Percent time : 100%

Anticipated start : August 2025

Position duration :

August 1, 2025- April 30, 2027 (21 months)

Application Window

Open date : June 24, 2025

Most recent review date : Tuesday, Jul 8, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date : Tuesday, Jun 23, 2026 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Coordinator of Public Programs will conduct curriculum development and trainings for subject matter experts (SMEs) under the California Workplace Outreach Project (CWOP)- Rural Strategic Engagement Program (RSE). The CPP will liaise with farmworker labor unions and farmworker community-based organizations, to assess California Labor Workforce & Development Agency / Employment Development Department and Department of Industrial Relations needs for staff education to better engage with farmworkers and farmworker organizations. The CPP will then develop curriculum for CWOP RSE SMEs to provide education to agency staff to better engage with farmworkers and farmworker organizations. The CPP will onboard SMEs, standardize existing curriculum, attend pilot trainings, hold office hours for SMEs, and meet with the Agricultural Labor Relations Board.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Bachelors degree (or equivalent) with 2 years of equivalent experience in related subject matter.

Strong organizational skills and decision-making abilities

Ability to work collaboratively in a team

Preferred qualifications

Demonstrated strong communication and writing skills in English and Spanish (or another language needed to support low-wage workers in the region)

Experience in curriculum development

Experience planning and conducting participatory training and outreach programs for labor and community organizations

Knowledge of or experience in occupational health and safety, environmental health, and / or emergency preparedness

Background in labor, public health, or a related field 2-5 years experience designing and implementing participatory training programs

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Authorization to Release Information Form - As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

Required Authorization of Information Release may be found here . Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link :

https : / / aprecruit.ucmerced.edu / JPF01996

Help contact : kcortez16@ucmerced.edu

About UC Merced

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

Required Authorization of Information Release may be found here . Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the US. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Additional links : UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy , the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy , and APM 035 : Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment .

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and recently designated as an R1 institution by Carnegie, UC Merced is committed to innovation and excellence in research. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (https : / / cie.ucmerced.edu / analytics-hub / student-statistics ), UC Merced provides outstanding, inclusive educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs .

Job location

Fresno, CA