About The University Corporation:
TUC 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. https://www.csun.edu/tuc
Mission:
Strength United’s mission is transforming trauma and violence into empowerment, advancing systemic healing, and developing leaders for lasting change.
Overview:
Provide primary prevention programming as it relates to child maltreatment, domestic violence, teen dating violence and sexual assault, facilitating youth and adult leadership community mobilization in schools and community presentations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Associate Director - Prevention and Outreach Services, Program Manager - Prevention and Outreach Services, Coordinator - Prevention and Outreach Services, the Prevention Education and Outreach Specialist will: Youth Leadership – Facilitates youth leadership community mobilization comprising of; recruiting youth for the team, be the liaisons with community based organizations to ensure success of the group, participates in evaluation and technical assistance activities, conducts focus groups, delivers primary prevention and awareness presentations, oversees prevention volunteers. Work with the funder, the California Department of Public Health, to comply with reporting and evaluation of the program. Develop- Create program resources, including educational materials and recruitment/marketing materials, as directed by supervisor. Community Education and Outreach - Participates in community events, health, safety, and resource fairs and coordinates coverage when unable to attend. Recruitment - Assists in recruitment and selection of volunteers for SU internships and prevention education advocate role, participates in training of advocates. Data Collection and Documentation – Completes required reports for funders, responsible for meeting grant milestones. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Two years of volunteer or work experience in community organizing or in a social service setting is preferred. Experience with the Close to Home model a plus. Equivalent of one year of public speaking experience and an awareness of the impact of interpersonal violence on individuals, families, and society required. Must speak Spanish.
Knowledge, Specialized Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of the principles, practices, and trends of community education and advocacy issues related to the treatment of victims of crime in California, and especially in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys. Ability and specialized skills to motivate and teach others, lead discussions, and generate new ideas; speak and write effectively; write narrative and statistical reports; carry out a variety of professionally complex assignments without detailed instructions; work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends; work comfortably with multimedia materials; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals and organizations; and relate well with a broad spectrum of persons of varying socioeconomic status, culture, ethnicity, and lifestyle. Computer and organizational skills necessary. Must demonstrate an acceptance and respect for cultural diversity in all its forms, including ethnicity, sexual orientation, abilities, and religious backgrounds and an ability to work collaboratively in an ethnically linguistically, and culturally diverse environment.
Pre-employment Requirements:
- County, State and Federal Criminal Checks
- Driving Record
- Education Verification
- Reference Check
- Access to a reliable vehicle, valid California Driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance
- Must Maintain personal cell phone
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Work is performed in an office setting with a low-to-moderate noise level; employee will need to utilize their personal vehicle for travel to and from meetings outside the office; employee must regularly communicate by telephone, written communications and in-person with staff, families served, partners, funders and other professionals; occasionally lift, carry and position objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule This position is employed through The University Corporation (TUC). The anticipated hiring range: $20.19 - $24.00 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 LIVESCAN AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.
In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, TUC is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform work outside of California.
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 August 27, 2025 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 below:
http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/employment/
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University Corporation/Strength United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Service.
