Cross-Border Program Coordinator - 138525

Reporting to the Director of the Center on Global Justice and under the work direction of the Field Researcher 3, Cross-Border Program Coordinator will be responsible for assisting with the planning, scheduling, and instruction of programmatic activities in the UCSD-Earth Lab community station in the southeast San Diego neighborhood of Encanto. The work takes place at Earth Lab, which is adjacent to Millennial Tech Middle School. The position entails developing curricula for the school day Bending the Curve for Youth (BtC4Youth) climate action curriculum and the Earth Lab after school program.

The activities consist of program meetings, events, and presentations. The specialist will work with the Field Researcher 3 and GWSD Director of Education to develop, collect materials for, archive, and document activities at the field site. The specialist will also lead instruction and provide curatorial support for Earth Lab showcases in collaboration with the CGJ design team.

Assists in analyzing program content and delivery needs and participates in discussions determining the effectiveness of current programs and methodologies. Participates in team meetings that address program planning, implementation and evaluation. Applies organization policies, procedures and programs to address program needs that are limited in scope. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing program content and delivery needs and determining effectiveness of current programs and methodologies.

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, public policy, or related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

• Knowledge of educational program content and objectives. Knowledge of health behavior change principles and the science of public health and environmental toxicity.

• Knowledge of how to deliver and manage educational programs. Ability to effectively develop curriculum content and promote the program with community stakeholders.

• Analytical skills to work on program or targeted audience needs assessments.

• Attention to detail in project execution.

• Strong reading, verbal, written communications and presentation skills. Ability to communicate with diverse populations in Spanish and English.

• Experience using business software systems in the completion of work assignments, i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

• Ability to work independently and/or with a greater team.

• Must be available for occasional weekend and evening programming.

• Job offer is contingent on satisfactory completion of Background Check.

• Occasional evenings and weekends and/or overnight domestic or international travel may be required.

• Must be able to travel off campus to field sites. Must have reliable transportation.

Mandatory CANRA (Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act) Reporter - must read and sign an acknowledgement of status and reporting obligations.

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