JOB POSTING

University of California, San Francisco in partnership with Community Water Center and Rural Community Assistance Corporation is looking for individuals to assist with data collection for interventions related to promoting intake of healthy beverages among children and families  in schools and other community locations in Arvin and Lamont communities.

We are looking for 2 committed research assistants to start very soon to work on a project that will examine how installing water fountains that dispense chilled water and that have a spout for filling a reusable water bottle affects intake of water among children and families in Lamont and Arvin communities.

Volunteer duties currently include data collection at schools and other community locations. Research Assistants will travel to schools and other community sites such as parks and libraries in Lamont and Arvin to observe how many children and families drink water from fountains and new bottle filling stations. We may also teach you how to get other data from the schools and community sites, such as the gallons of water taken from the new water stations.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Are interested in research related to children’s health.
• Have, or are looking for, experience conducting community-based research.
• Are organized, punctual, and professional.
• Ability to speak English and transportation are a must for primary data collection activities.
• Ability to also speak Spanish is a plus

The position will begin as soon as possible.  In this position we will need help for approximately 1-2 weeks @ 40 hours/week three times per year for two years.  Research assistants will receive training and experience in data collection. Pay will range from $15-$19/hour depending on experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in children’s health, obesity-prevention, community-based research, medicine, or health policy.

If you are interested, please send an email explaining your interests/qualifications and your resume/CV to Amelie Hecht at Amelie.Hecht@ucsf.edu.

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Shen Huang
Technical Analyst | Community Water Center

address: 311 W. Murray Ave, Visalia, CA 93277

office: +1 559-733-0219;  mobile: +1 857-399-6983

email:  shen.huang@communitywatercenter.org

website: http://www.communitywatercenter.org/interim_solutions.

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to make our community healthy? Take a few minutes to recognize the hard work of our local leaders (parents, teachers, doctors, businesses, faith-based organizations, youth, etc.).

Submit your nomination online at http://goo.gl/Sij3Bb, or fill out the nomination form attached and return to us by e-mail (calltoaction@co.kern.ca.us) or by fax (661) 868-0290 with Attn: Call to Action. Nominations are due by Friday, August 22nd.

The CTA Champion Awards will be presented at the Call to Action for a Healthy Kern Summit taking place on September 17th from 8 am to 2:30 pm. Make sure and reserve your seat for the summit. Along with other community leaders, partners and residents; you are invited to exchange ideas, hear about local efforts, and learn how we can take concrete steps to change how health happens at home, school, work – everywhere.

Summit Details:

DATE:  Wednesday, September 17th

TIME:  8:00 am to 2:30 pm

LOCATION: Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center (801 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA)

COST: Free

RSVP: Registration is available online at http://tinyurl.com/osndzeq, by telephone at (661) 868-0165 or e-mail at calltoaction@co.kern.ca.us.

For questions, please contact Becky Lomeli at (661) 868-0165. We look forward to seeing you on September 17th!

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