Return-Path: <nifl-health@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id h2S0wsM19573; Thu, 27 Mar 2003 19:58:54 -0500 (EST) Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2003 19:58:54 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <E233E1BDF66AF44EAF90BC0CBCC42F1259380D@pasadena.caliteracy.net> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-health@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-health@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-health@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Matthew Scelza" <matthewscelza@caliteracy.org> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-health@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-HEALTH:3945] Two Health Literacy Coordinator positions available with California Literacy X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 3530 Lines: 62 Hello, I am excited to request applications for the position of Health Literacy Coordinator. There are two Coordinator positions available, one in the Pasadena office and one in the Berkeley office. The Coordinators will be responsible for supporting the daily operations of the California Health Literacy Initiative, a new statewide effort designed to raise awareness and action around the issue of health literacy. Please feel free to distribute this message to other lists. Peace, Matthew Scelza California Literacy, Inc. Position: Health Literacy Coordinator Supervised by: Health Literacy Manager Position Objective: To coordinate projects of the California Health Literacy Initiative. Full-time position, 40 hours/wk Summary of Position: The Health Literacy Coordinator reports directly to the Health Literacy Manager and is responsible for coordinating multiple projects of the California Health Literacy Initiative, helping to develop pilot health literacy projects, and coordinating working groups. The ideal candidate will have the creativity to be part of a team that is designing a new initiative that serves as a national model for statewide health literacy efforts. Experience in health education and/or adult education work, experience in a nonprofit organization, and bilingual ability in English/Spanish is also preferred. Location of Position: Berkeley Office; Pasadena Office Responsibilities: 1. Coordinate projects of the Health Literacy Initiative § Work with Statewide Programs Director and Health Literacy staff to implement programmatic objectives § Work with Adult Learner Advisory Council, Professional Working Groups, and consultants to achieve goals § Develop and identify materials to support the Health Literacy Clearinghouse § Create Health Literacy presentations for adult literacy and medical organizations § Attend community fairs and other events to raise awareness of Health Literacy § Create training presentations for audiences of medical providers § Support advocacy efforts through phone calls, letters, and presentations to interested organizations and individuals § Respond to inquiries about Health Literacy and the Initiative 2. Pilot programs § Help design and implement pilot programs in the area of health literacy § Support marketing of California Literacy's pilot programs through conference presentations, website communications, drafting of press releases and newsletter articles 3. External Relations § Articulately represent California Literacy and the Initiative in various public forums and encourage broad participation in our work and programs. § Help maintain partnerships with numerous agencies, organizations, and individuals 4. Publications § Help design and create various publications, including curriculum guides, health literacy fact sheets, and public awareness materials. 5. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: § Bachelor's Degree in relevant field. Preferred: Master's Degree in relevant field. § Two years' work experience, preferably in Public Health and/or Adult Education, or other nonprofit field. § Excellent communication and organizational skills. § Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Compensation: Low 30s; incredible benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, disability, AFLAC; 401k plan; flexible work environment; additional perquisites. Resume and cover letter to: Beccah Rothschild California Literacy, Inc. 825 Page Street, #202 Berkeley CA 94710 beccahrothschild@caliteracy.org
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