Bilingual Worker Health & Safety Educator

The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (National COSH) is a national nonprofit organization seeking a Bilingual Worker Health & Safety Educator to help build worker power and advance a growing national movement for worker safety and justice. National COSH builds the power of workers to demand jobs that are safe, healthy, and free from exploitation and abuse. We are a national network rooted in local organizing, bringing together 26 grassroots worker organizations and a broad community of Black, Brown, immigrant, and low-wage workers, unions, and worker advocates across the country. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, creative, and experienced bilingual educator who believes that worker education is a powerful tool for building leadership, strengthening collective action, and transforming unsafe working conditions. About the Role The Bilingual Worker Health & Safety Educator will develop and deliver worker-centered education and leadership development programs that equip workers with the knowledge, skills, and tools to identify workplace hazards, understand their rights, organize collectively, and lead campaigns for safer and healthier working conditions. Using popular education and participatory training methods, the Educator will develop bilingual curricula and educational resources that connect occupational health and safety with worker rights, leadership development, organizing, and collective action. The Educator will work closely with National COSH staff, affiliates, worker centers, and community and labor organizations to assess educational needs, develop training resources, and strengthen local organizations' capacity to educate and organize workers. While based in Arizona, this position will be fully integrated into National COSH's national team and programming, with a special emphasis on strengthening worker education and organizing capacity in Arizona, including worker-led heat justice efforts. The position will also support National COSH's We Rise! Worker Leadership Academy, COSH network meetings, national teach-ins, and local and national training programs. Key Responsibilities Worker Education & Curriculum Development Develop and deliver bilingual (English and Spanish) training on occupational health and safety, workplace hazards, worker rights, and strategies for collective action. Design accessible, culturally responsive curricula, workshops, and educational materials using popular education and participatory training methods, including Training for Change approaches. Develop educational tools that connect workplace health and safety with worker power, leadership development, organizing, and worker-led campaigns. Facilitate in-person and virtual trainings on topics such as extreme heat, chemical exposures, workplace injuries and illnesses, and other emerging occupational hazards. Develop training-of-trainers curricula and resources that equip worker leaders and local organizations to facilitate health and safety education in their communities. COSH Network & Worker Leadership Development Work with COSH affiliates and local worker organizations to assess educational needs, identify gaps in existing resources, and develop training programs that strengthen their education and organizing capacity. Develop adaptable bilingual curricula, training materials, and educational tools that COSH affiliates and partner organizations can use in their local programs and campaigns. Support National COSH's We Rise! Worker Leadership Academy, COSH network meetings, national teach-ins, and other leadership development and capacity-building programs. Support worker leaders and peer educators in developing the skills to facilitate trainings, engage coworkers, and organize collectively for safer workplaces. Collaborate with National COSH staff and affiliates to integrate worker education and leadership development into local and national organizing and campaign strategies. Arizona Worker Education & Campaign Support Build relationships with Arizona-based worker organizations and community partners to identify educational needs and strengthen their capacity to deliver worker-centered health and safety education. Develop and facilitate bilingual trainings and leadership development programs that respond to the needs and priorities of Arizona workers. Support worker-led heat justice education and campaigns through curriculum development, training, and educational resources that help workers understand workplace hazards, protections, and strategies for collective action. Strengthen connections between Arizona-based worker education efforts and National COSH's broader national network, programs, and campaigns. Program Coordination & Evaluation Collaborate with National COSH staff to plan and implement worker education and leadership development activities. Maintain and organize bilingual curricula and educational resources for use across the National COSH network. Collect participant feedback, document training activities and outcomes, and contribute to program evaluation and grant reporting. Participate in staff meetings, program planning, and other organizational activities as part of National COSH's national team. Who You Are You are a passionate, creative, and experienced bilingual educator who believes in the power of workers to transform their workplaces. You understand that education goes beyond sharing information. It builds relationships, develops leadership, and inspires collective action. You bring experience developing engaging curricula, facilitating diverse groups, and working with worker organizations to strengthen their education and organizing capacity. You are deeply committed to worker justice, racial equity, and immigrant rights, and are excited to collaborate with a national network of worker organizations while building strong relationships with community partners in Arizona. Qualifications Demonstrated experience developing and facilitating worker education, popular education, labor education, or leadership development programs. Experience designing bilingual curricula, training materials, and participatory learning activities that connect workplace health and safety with worker leadership, organizing, and collective action. Experience working with low-wage workers, immigrant communities, worker centers, labor organizations, or grassroots community organizations. Knowledge of occupational health and safety issues, workplace hazards, workers' rights, and challenges facing workers in high-risk industries. Familiarity with OSHA standards and workplace safety regulations is a plus. Experience supporting worker-led campaigns, developing worker leaders and peer educators, or strengthening the education and organizing capacity of grassroots organizations. Ability to translate complex health and safety information into accessible, culturally responsive, and engaging educational materials. Strong facilitation, communication, organizational, and collaborative skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a remote national team. Professional proficiency in English and Spanish, including the ability to develop written educational materials and independently facilitate training in both languages. Demonstrated commitment to workers' rights, racial justice, immigrant rights, and social justice. Must reside in Arizona and be available for occasional regional and national travel. We recognize that valuable experience comes from many different places, including worker organizing, community leadership, and lived experience. We encourage applicants who meet the core qualifications to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification listed above.