Learning Associate; Part-time, time-limited

Learning Associate (Part-time, time-limited)

The California Wellness Foundation (Cal Wellness) is a private, independent foundation established in 1992 with a mission to protect and improve the health and wellness of the people of California. As one of the largest health-focused foundations in California, with over $1 billion in assets, Cal Wellness is a nationally recognized leader for its strategic core operating support for grantees; public policy grantmaking;

and a focus on violence as a public health issue. It is Cal Wellness' desire to promote equity and level the playing field so that everyone has access to good-paying jobs; healthy and safe neighborhoods; and quality health care services.

The foundation’s current

Advancing Wellness grantmaking strategy includes four interrelated portfolios. Since its founding, Cal Wellness has awarded nearly 9,000 grants totaling more than $1 billion. As the foundation looks to the future, it is pursuing new and innovative strategies beyond its core grantmaking to advance its mission, including implementation of new technology systems, development of its public affairs capacity, and establishing mission- and program-related investment portfolios.

Cal Wellness has a diverse staff of approximately 45 located in its Los Angeles and Oakland offices and a diverse 12-member Board located throughout the state of California. The foundation’s work underscores a belief that wellness requires social justice, a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and sustained efforts to eliminate systemic barriers that prevent access to health care, education, employment, and safety.

Please visitwww.cal wellness.orgfor more information.

The California Wellness Foundation seeks a Learning Associate to work on a time-limited part-time basis (20-25 hours per week), reporting to the Director of Learning & Innovation. The dates for this position are January 2023 through December 2023. This position may be based in the Los Angeles or Oakland area.

Under the guidance of the Director of Learning & Innovation, the Learning Associate will support the design and execution of learning events and activities for the Foundation’s staff and board. The Learning Associate must have strong project management skills, organizational skills, the ability to facilitate conversations in a hybrid work environment, and the ability to use a diversity of tools to manage projects and reach group consensus.

$41.00/hr / a generous 401(k) retirement savings plan after 6 months of employment, matching gifts, and the opportunity to work at a mission and values driven organization. Health insurance is not available for part-time positions.