CalWORKs Program Specialist - UC Davis

Program Specialist Supporting Transforming CalWORKS Initiative

We're excited to be partnering with UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education on a search for a Program Specialist supporting the Transforming CalWORKS initiative. This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about workforce development, human services, curriculum design, and systems-level change. In this role, you'll collaborate with county and state partners to develop training programs and resources that strengthen Welfare-to-Work services across California—creating meaningful impact for families throughout the state.

Another Source's client, UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education (CPE), is recruiting a Program Specialist (CalWORKS) to join their team.

UC Davis strongly prefers candidates who are local or interested in working onsite in some capacity; however, remote arrangements may be considered for highly qualified candidates based on operational needs.

Due to statewide travel requirements, candidates must reside within the state of California or within 75 miles of the California border.

Travel throughout California is expected to be approximately 5 to 15%, with some overnight travel.

Here's a little about UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education:

UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) is the lifelong learning arm of one of the nation's leading public research universities. Through innovative workforce development, professional education, international programs, and customized training solutions, CPE serves more than 55,000 enrollments annually, making it the third-largest UC Extension by enrollment. CPE partners with industry, government, and community organizations to create educational opportunities that strengthen California's workforce and expand access to lifelong learning.

Within CPE, the Transforming CalWORKS initiative is helping reshape how California supports families on their path to long-term economic stability. If you're passionate about improving public systems, creating meaningful learning experiences, and collaborating with leaders across the state, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact well beyond a single organization.

About This Role:

This is more than a program management position—it's an opportunity to influence how counties across California deliver services to thousands of families through the Transforming CalWORKS initiative.

Reporting to the Transforming CalWORKS Director, you'll lead the development of innovative training programs, curriculum, toolkits, and learning resources that help strengthen Welfare-to-Work programs statewide. Working alongside subject matter experts, county agencies, and state leaders, you'll translate policy into practical learning experiences that improve outcomes for families and communities.

If you enjoy combining project management, curriculum development, stakeholder engagement, and facilitation into one highly visible role, you'll find tremendous opportunity here to create broad systemic impact across California.

Your Contribution Will Likely Include:

Project Management (35%)

• Lead complex projects supporting California's Transforming CalWORKS initiatives from planning through implementation.

• Develop curriculum, toolkits, webinars, newsletters, videos, and other educational resources in collaboration with subject matter experts.

• Manage project plans, timelines, budgets, risks, and deliverables while ensuring contract requirements are met.

• Coordinate large conferences and statewide events serving more than 1,000 participants.

• Monitor project budgets and support contract reconciliation, reporting, and financial planning.

Program Development & Evaluation (30%)

• Build strong partnerships with county Welfare-to-Work agencies, state organizations, instructors, and advisory groups.

• Design engaging curriculum, learning objectives, presentations, and training materials for workforce development initiatives.

• Conduct needs assessments and identify emerging training opportunities.

• Evaluate training effectiveness and continuously improve learning experiences based on participant feedback.

• Stay current on state policy, best practices, and workforce trends while representing CalWORKS on statewide advisory committees.

Meeting & Training Facilitation (25%)

• Facilitate meetings, workshops, webinars, and collaborative learning sessions.

• Develop engaging presentations and instructional materials.

• Guide discussions, capture action items, and help ensure successful outcomes for participants.

• Foster productive collaboration among diverse stakeholder groups across California.

Marketing & Strategic Planning (10%)

• Partner with marketing teams to promote training programs and educational offerings.

• Participate in statewide committees and client meetings to increase program awareness.

• Monitor legislative and policy changes to inform future program development and long-range planning.

Experience You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent…