Program Coordinator; UC Berkeley Labor Center

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The UC Berkeley Labor Center conducts research and education on issues related to labor and employment. The Labor Center’s curricula and leadership training serve to educate a diverse new generation of labor leaders.

The Labor Center carries out policy-relevant research on topics such as job quality and workforce development, and works with unions, policymakers, and other stakeholders to develop innovative policy perspectives and programs. The Labor Center provides an important source of research and information on unions and the changing workforce for students, scholars, policymakers and the public. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a high‑impact, high‑visibility organization and to work with a nationally recognized team of researchers, policy analysts, and educators.

The Program Coordinator performs a range of moderately complex to difficult tasks across administrative functions in support of the Labor Center’s varied programs. Tasks include developing materials and using multiple databases for program outreach; ensuring each program has appropriate logistical support; preparing materials for delivery to program participants; and assisting program leads with program evaluation after completion. The position’s duties require that the Program Coordinator have a solid understanding of Zoom and related online participatory systems and be comfortable with them.

The Program Coordinator will attend, prepare agendas, and take notes from regular program team meetings, and support scheduling where appropriate.

• Day‑to‑day operations of Labor Center Organizing and Training Programs within the parameters set by the Program Director/Leads.
• Contributes to the development of the overall program for Labor Center Organizing and Training Programs, with support from Program Director(s).
• Develop the logistics work plan for the execution of Internship Programs.
• Ensures the work plan is being executed well.
• With direction from Program Directors(s)/Lead(s), develop outreach plans to identify union, worker and community organizing groups whose members and future members will benefit from participation in our trainings.
• Contributes to do outreach to sites with director from program director.
• Under the direction of the Program Directors(s)/Lead(s), communicate with external partners about the why and how of our organizing and negotiations online courses.
• Recruit and coordinate alumni participation in application process.
• Ensure the internship sites are aware of and compliant with University guidelines.
• Work with program lead to collect curriculum.
• Under the direction of the Program Directors(s)/Lead(s), coordinate with external program facilitators, as appropriate.
• Under the direction of the Program Directors(s)/Lead(s), conduct community building exercises and discussions about expectations of students, host sites, and mentors.
• Support the evaluation of program at its conclusion.
• Under general supervision, (and in conjunction with Labor Center Communications Coordinator and others) develop database to be used in program/event outreach; outreach materials; and upload material online.
• Contribute to the outreach strategy for program advertisement with direction and guidance from Program Directors/Leads.
• Create applications for applicable programs and respond to questions regarding the application process and program logistics.
• Implement applicant tracking and reporting programs.
• Support program communication needs.

• Support development of project plans and ensure timelines and budgets are adhered to per the project plan.
• Work with program presenters to ensure their materials are reproduced for participants and the presenter’s equipment needs are satisfied.
• Provide logistical support to external and internal presenters, facilitators, and stakeholders.
• Ensure program in‑person and virtual presentations are fully supported the day of the…