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About The University Corporation

The University Corporation is a non-profit auxiliary corporation providing commercial and administrative services to California State University, Northridge. Our mission is to provide services and solutions that address the needs of California State University, Northridge; to support the academic, research, and creative endeavors of its students, faculty, and staff; and to enhance the quality of campus life.

Overview: This person is responsible for supporting the Project Coordinator with the coordination, planning, and execution of the program deliverables. Responsibilities include engaging participants, providing culturally responsive education and resource navigation, overseeing volunteers/ interns, supporting food access messaging and trust-building community events, data management, assisting with grant reporting, community outreach, and assisting with CalFresh applications. Some certifications and training will be required. Current California driver's license and appropriate insurance coverage required. Will drive throughout the greater LA area.

Duties and Responsibilities (other duties as assigned):  

The Community Health Worker supports the Project Coordinator in coordinating, planning, and implementing program activities and deliverables. This role includes engaging community participants, overseeing volunteers and interns, providing culturally responsive health education, assisting with resource navigation, data management, assisting with grant reporting, community outreach, and assisting with CalFresh applications. Some certifications and training will be required. The Community Health Worker also supports food access messaging and helps build community trust through outreach and engagement activities. The Community Health Worker participates in outreach efforts to promote produce distribution events and assists with event implementation. Responsibilities include leading recipe demonstrations and taste tests during events while ensuring adherence to food safety guidelines, as well as completing administrative tasks as needed to support program operations. The Community Health Worker builds and maintains partnerships with organizations that serve justice-impacted individuals and distributes educational materials on local food access points and nutrition assistance programs. Additionally, the Community Health Worker participates in meetings, trainings, and ongoing evaluation activities led by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to support continuous program improvement. A valid California Department of Motor Vehicles driver's license and appropriate insurance coverage are required. The position requires driving throughout the Greater Los Angeles area.

Qualifications:   

High School diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.

Knowledge, Specialized Skills, and Abilities:  

Good interpersonal skills and ability to present in front of a group Fluency in Spanish (speaks, translate, read and write) is required Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25 pounds occasionally Ability to be flexible and work in a changing environment Ability to work evenings and weekends is required Sensitivity to different cultures represented among members, staff and communities served.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

This position is employed through The University Corporation (TUC).

The anticipated hiring range: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Time Base: Full - Time

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403 (b), Life, AD&D, Flex Spending

General Information

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO PASS A THOROUGH DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND LIVE SCAN. 

How to Apply

Please complete the online application/resume upload submission process to be considered for any open position within the university and its auxiliaries. The hiring department will contact the best-qualified candidates and invite them to participate in the interview process.

Application Screening begins April 20, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. To be considered in the initial review, applications must be submitted before the date listed above. Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please view the link: http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/employment/

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Applicants who wish to request an accommodation for a disability may contact the Office of Equity and Diversity at (818) 677-2077.