Coordinator, Risk & Safety

Join Mohave College and help create a safer future for our students, employees, and communities. As our Safety Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in supporting workplace safety, environmental compliance, and emergency preparedness across the College's campuses and locations. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who is passionate about safety, enjoys collaborating with diverse teams, and wants to make a meaningful impact every day.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong communication and organizational skills who is committed to fostering a culture of safety, compliance, and risk awareness. Whether you're a recent graduate eager to launch a career in occupational safety, environmental health and safety, emergency management, or risk management, or an early-career professional looking to grow your expertise, you'll find opportunities to learn, contribute, and develop while helping ensure a safe and healthy learning and working environment for all.

• You lead with integrity. You do the right thing, even when no one is watching. You are dependable, ethical, and committed to creating a safe, respectful environment where trust and accountability thrive.

• You take initiative. You are proactive in identifying potential risks, solving problems, and improving processes before issues arise. You don't wait to be asked; you look for ways to make the College safer every day.

• You are a collaborative partner. You build positive relationships across departments and enjoy working with employees, faculty, students, and external partners to achieve shared goals.

• You communicate with confidence and care. Whether delivering training, responding to questions, or documenting safety concerns, you communicate clearly, professionally, and respectfully with people at all levels.

• You have a passion for safety and continuous learning. You are eager to grow your knowledge, stay current on safety best practices and regulations, and contribute to a culture of safety, compliance, and risk awareness.

• You stay calm under pressure. You can manage competing priorities, respond thoughtfully during incidents or emergencies, and maintain a solutions-focused approach when challenges arise.

• We create the future. At Mohave College, curiosity drives everything we do. We inspire innovation, take smart risks, and transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Together, we design new possibilities—learning from both our successes and our setbacks as we shape the future of education and workforce development.

• We engage with passion. We bring energy, purpose, and heart to our work. Whether we’re welcoming new students, collaborating on ideas, or celebrating achievements, we lead with enthusiasm and a sense of fun. Our passion makes a difference—for our students, our colleagues, and our community.

• We build together. Diversity of thought, background, and experience is our greatest strength. We believe every voice matters and that collaboration fuels creativity. By empowering one another and working toward a shared vision, we amplify our collective impact and move the College forward.

• We live with integrity. We communicate openly, invite collaboration, and make decisions transparently. Respect and authenticity guide every interaction, ensuring trust within our teams and across our campuses.

• We care deeply. We care about our students, our colleagues, and our communities. Every action we take is grounded in service and compassion—helping others succeed is at the heart of who we are.

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/FSA, HSA
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• PTO

  • 120 hours per year
    - Staff

  • 18 hours per year -…