Bilingual (Spanish) Workplace Safety Consultant - Military Veterans

Job Description

This position exists to assist businesses and organizations in meeting the need for a skilled, safe workforce through employee and organizational development. The Bilingual (Spanish) Workplace Safety Consultant is primarily responsible for providing consulting, training, program development and coordination, assessment and evaluation services, and customer service to meet industry?s workforce development needs in Spanish and English. This position will serve as a liaison with local, state and federal departments and agencies and business and industry associations in providing the educational and training services to the client organizations and marketing these services to potential and existing clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS

1. Coordinate and deliver effective Workplace Safety and Health training programs in Spanish and English.

2. Sell, secure, and administer multiple contracts and projects to deliver education and training, development, consulting, conferences and other events and services.

3. Provide resource development and consultative services to the CWE Department to effectively serve Spanish-speaking clients.

4. Develop and maintain positive community and intercollegiate relations to insure the economic viability of the college and community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• 5 years of professional related experience (related experience can include teaching or training adults, administering workplace safety programs, or working in industry where there is exposure to workplace safety compliance training enforced by OSHA, MSHA, DOT, etc.)
• Knowledge, experience and certifications in Workplace Safety and Health (Some examples may include, but aren?t limited to OSHA, MSHA, DOT regulations).
• Experience teaching or training adult learners.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills to effectively carry out training, inside/outside sales, conflict resolution and negotiations.
• Demonstrated computer and technology skills (Some examples may include, but aren?t limited to Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Excel, Zoom, and D2L).
• Strong planning and organizational skills to be able to set priorities and schedule activities.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience teaching or training safety-related content.
• Experience in program and curriculum development, needs-assessment and evaluation techniques, employee training and organizational development.
• Experience translating (verbally and written) existing curriculum or other documents from English to Spanish or vice versa.
• Experience with a customer relationship management (CRM) tool such as SalesForce.
• Experience with fiscal and project management.
• Working knowledge of education and training programs offered through SCC?s Customized Workforce Education, with innovative and creative ideas to develop services and programs.
• Currently has or is willing to acquire a Class-A Commercial Driver?s License.

Other Requirements

• South Central College is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

• In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (Minnesota State) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State?s Vehicle use criteria and consent to Motor Vehicle Records check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Your regular work schedule will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 - 4:30pm with some evenings and weekends required, depending on schedule.

Telework (Yes/No)

No, the position is located on the North Mankato campus. Travel will be required to sites depending on the locations that are in the training schedule.

Travel

This position will office out of the North Mankato campus and will require regular travel within 100 miles of campus. Trainings can occur in the evenings and on weekends. There is flexibility in the position to balance time in the week if evenings or weekends are needed.?Out of state travel would be expected multiple times throughout the year with overnights included. This position also potentially requires in state travel 3-5 times a week to client locations to train."

About

South Central College is a comprehensive community and technical college that is part of the Minnesota State system, with campuses in Faribault and North Mankato. To meet the educational needs of students and our communities, SCC provides lifelong learning opportunities.

Why Work For Us?
We are a passionate and talented community of educators, staff, and students who are driven to succeed and are looking to grow our talented team with the addition of a positive and motivated team member! Visit our website at www.southcentral.edu.

The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax deferred compensation, along with sick and personal leave!

This position is covered under the Minnesota State College Faculty (MSCF) contract. Please view the collective bargaining agreement for more details https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/contracts/mscf-contract.pdf

South Central College is a comprehensive community and technical college that is part of the Minnesota State system, with campuses in Faribault and North Mankato. To meet the educational needs of students and our communities, SCC provides lifelong learning opportunities.

SCC is committed to fostering a campus environment of inclusion, knowledge, and understanding in which faculty, staff, and students learn to value diversity and to respect individual differences that enrich our college community. To learn more about South Central College visit www.southcentral.edu/

Application

Please apply online as ONLY online applications will be considered. We are now accepting applications for review and position is open until filled.

South Central College requires that you include the following in your application:

? Cover Letter.
? Resume/Curriculum Vitae which clearly addresses the requirements of the position as described above.
? College transcripts (copies or unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application screening).

Please be prepared with a list of 5 references and their contact information, 2 of which are current or past managers/supervisors. For recent graduates: Teachers, professors, and instructors may qualify as manager references. This information will be obtained from you as applicable during the recruitment process.

SCC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities, consumers with hearing or speech disabilities may contact us via their preferred Telecommunications Relay Service.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($150 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Contact:

If you have questions about the position, contact HR Business Partner Stephanie Gates at Stephanie.Gates@Southcentral.edu or 507-389-7277.

The scheduled start date of this position is anticipated to be the beginning of December, 2024.

PCN: 01082552