Position: Safety Training Coordinator

Department: Facilities

Reports to: Safety Manager

Compensation: $74,765 Annually

Status: 100%, Full-Time, Regular, Exempt

Probation: 180 days

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; also including Long Term Disability,Employee Assistance Program, and a 403(b) Retirement Plan

Center’s Mission:

Building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Facilities Department is a team of over 80 employees responsible for the safety, security, maintenance, and cleanliness of the Centers’ ten locations throughout the Los Angeles area. These facilities cover a wide variety of uses including medical facilities, residential facilities, community rooms, theatres, offices, industrial kitchens, and a coffee shop. The Facilities Department is a great team with hardworking people who enjoy maintaining a wonderful atmosphere for clients and staff who are looking for a community to belong to.

JOB SUMMARY: Reports directly to the Safety Manager. As part of the Facilities Management Team, the Safety Training Coordinator is responsible for assisting in creating and implementing a Safety Training Program for all Center Staff and other programs as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

•Assist in growing and implementing the Center’s Safety and Emergency Response program. 

•Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs covering the Center’s Safety, Emergency Response, and other programs as needed.

•Perform emergency preparedness drills at Center locations maintaining proper records as required and ensuring compliance with all State and Federal requirements for an FQHC.

•Attend additional trainings and off-site meetings.

•Assists as part of the Emergency Response Team and ensures communications with Facilities Management and communicates updates to Center staff. 

•Helps coordinate and organize all safety and training records as per Center requirements and adhering to state and federal regulations.

•Assist in conduct site safety and security risk assessments and inspections. 

•Train new hires on company safety policies and procedures.

•Consults with all levels of staff in assessing safety and training needs and initiatives. Prepares and presents safety training and any other items such as videos, booklets, or instructional items for safety training. 

•Develops and administers contracts for professional trainers and consultants regarding training and safety drills.

•Monitor safety equipment and supplies in an efficient and cost-effective manner while operating within departmental budget.

•Support agency goals and initiatives as required, including support with development and provision of safety training.

•Contribute to the overall goals of the Facilities department, including support for safety initiatives.

•Assist in preparing Safety procedures and policy.

•Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

•Knowledge of or experience working with the LGBTQ community and familiarity with issues of particular relevance to LGBTQ people.

•A passion for the Center’s work and its mission to make the world a better place for LGBTQ people.

•Minimum of 3 years of experience working as an emergency and safety trainer or related role.

•Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene or Occupation Safety is preferred.

•Strong ability to establish relationships with other departments.

•Prefer Proficient knowledge of NIMS, ICS, CMS, OSHA, and Disaster Preparedness protocols.

•Knowledge of laws, legal codes, state and federal government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules. 

•Strong organizational skills, including superior written and verbal communication skills.

•Proficient computer knowledge required including MS Office Suite in a windows environment.

•On-call and available 24/7 for emergency situations.

•Access to reliable transportation and the ability to be insured to visit multiple locations.

•Communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, with employees at all levels of the organization.

•Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expression, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration status, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment.

The Los Angeles LGBT Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, including status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation or activities, medical or health conditions, and marital status.

The Center has implemented a policy requiring all staff to be up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccinations as a condition of employment, subject to applicable federal, state and local laws. For more information, please contact jobs@lalgbtcenter.org