Empowering Kern, Building Futures: The California Jobs First Summit presented by the Kern Coalition
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Empowering Kern, Building Futures: The California Jobs First Summit presented by the Kern Coalition

Join us for the Empowering Kern, Building Futures: The California Jobs First Summit presented by the Kern Coalition.

If you are a/an:

  • Resident of Kern County
  • Organized Union Labor Stakeholder
  • Community-Based Organization
  • Nonprofit Organization
  • Education and Workforce Development Leader
  • Government Official
  • Industry Leader

This summit is for you. Your participation is vital to enhancing the discussions and outcomes of this significant event to collectively strategize the future of workforce development in Kern County.
Event Details:

  • Date: September 7, 2024
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. (Registration starts at 9:00 a.m.)
  • Location: Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center
  • Cost: Free of Charge

Secure your spot now by registering through the following link by August 30, 2024: The CA Jobs First Summit Registration. All event logistics can be found on the Eventbrite page.
We look forward to your positive response and to welcoming you to what promises to be a significant and impactful event for the future of Kern County. Registration is required to attend the event.

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Fostering Active Living: Promising Practices Summit

The Fostering Active Living: Promising Practices Summit will be held this Thursday– the community is invited and it’s a free event. Building Healthy Communities has been invited to present on the work we do. Please join us if you can make it. Registration is required, here is the link: https://form.jotform.com/241587781235161

The Promising Practices Summit will be held in Bakersfield, CA, and will concentrate on successful initiatives and practical tips for implementing physical activity programs in your community. The Summit will also offer an opportunity to explore methods for guaranteeing that programs and initiatives are accessible, inclusive, and equitable for all members of the community.

Participants will:

  • Gain insights from peers who have successfully implemented physical activity strategies in their counties.
  • Connect with other professionals engaged in similar work within the field and participate in active listening and engagement to foster a collaborative and supportive environment.
  • Engage in interactive activities with other participants, including group discussions and individual reflection, to deepen your understanding and develop new skills.

This is an inclusive event open to all who implement a physical activity, nutrition, or food security program, including:

  • Community-based organizations
  • Community health leaders
  • Funded or non-funded CalFresh Healthy Living partners
  • Local health department staff or subcontractors
  • Preschool or K-12 administrators
  • Educators

Please share this opportunity with colleagues and community partners who could benefit from attending. The event will be hosted at Beale Memorial Library.

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Building Healthy Communities is hiring a Program Coordinator

Join the team. You can be part of creating a connected, and healthy community.

Job description

Building Healthy Communities (BHC)
Job Description
The Position: Program Coordinator
Location: Kern
Job Summary
The Program Coordinator will report directly to the President/CEO while working closely on
projects and activities related to event planning, database management, website content,
social media presence and social media campaigns. This position will implement and
coordinate frequent communication plans and oversee and support with grant reporting.
About Building Healthy Communities:
We are a nonprofit organization working to advance health and racial equity in Kern through
collaborative partnerships with community based organizations, community groups, residents,
youth, health agencies, education institutions and other community partners.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
● Implement and coordinate frequent communications with community partners, residents
and youth, and promotion of the Building Healthy Communities work.
● Attend and support with executing all BHC related meetings including monthly staff
meetings, where the program coordinator will play a key role in planning and identifying
opportunities that will work towards the goal of advancing health and racial equity in Kern.
● Build and maintain relationships with community residents and other leaders and
coordinate meetings as necessary.
● Support community residents with identifying priority focus areas and provide guidance to
advancement
● Conduct crown canvassing to educate and engage community members and/or collect
surveys as needed
● Create flyers for special projects and work on social media and press promotions.
● Coordinate support for translation of materials.
● Help support and execute BHC social media strategy, increase brand awareness and support
with the development of social media campaigns.
● Attend and support with coordinating and executing BHC events
● Assist with projects and development of the BHC newsletter
● Assists with compiling data for activity reporting, grant tracking progress, and grant
reporting.
● Support with tracking BHC events and collect staff event report forms, photos, videos,
PowerPoint presentations, action plans, applications, surveys, and files materials as
appropriate.
● Maintain positive engagement with partners, residents, and youth using whole-person and
growth-mindset approaches
● Supports BHC-wide events as needed
● Other tasks as assigned.
Building Healthy Communities (BHC)
Job Description
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
● Proficient in Microsoft Applications
● Excellent writing skills with a focus on promotion, media
● Proficient knowledge and experience with social media platforms.
● Experience in web design and content production.
● Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
● Organizational, project planning, and leadership skills.
● Exceptional interpersonal skills: ability to interact and work effectively with staff members,
community leaders, board members, donors, and volunteers.
● Self-motivated, resourceful, and creative
● Strong problem-solving skills
● Have the ability to lift up to 50lbs
Required Qualifications
● Must pass background check
● Written and spoken proficiency in Spanish & English is a plus
● Reliable transportation, driver’s license, and auto insurance
● Available to work evenings and weekends
Education & Experience
● Associate of Arts Degree preferred from an accredited college
● Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as
appropriate
● 2+ Years’ experience in a community outreach role preferred
● Social justice advocacy experience preferred
● Experience and passion for community organizing
● Administrative Experience
● Experience with Web Design
Please send resume and cover letter to info@bhckern.org.

Building Healthy Communities Kern is hiring a program coordinator
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Building Healthy Communities Kern is hiring a program coordinator

The Position: Program Coordinator

Location: Kern

Job Summary

The Program Coordinator will report directly to the President/CEO while working closely on projects and activities related to event planning, community outreach, database management, and social media as needed.  This position will conduct community outreach, plan and execute community meetings and support with overall grant deliverables. 

About Building Healthy Communities:

We are a nonprofit organization working to advance health and racial equity in Kern through collaborative partnerships with community based organizations, community groups, residents, youth, health agencies, education institutions and other community partners.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

  • Implement and coordinate frequent communications with community partners, residents and youth, and promotion of the Building Healthy Communities work

  • Attend and support with executingBHC related meetings including monthly staff meetings, where the program coordinator will play a key role in planning and identifying opportunities that will work towards the goal of advancing health and racial equity in Kern

  • Create flyers for special projects

  • Coordinate support for translation of materials

  • Conduct community outreach 

  • Attend and support with coordinating and executing BHC events 

  • Assists with compiling data for activity reporting, grant tracking progress, and grant reporting

  • Track BHC events and collect staff event report forms, photos, videos, PowerPoint presentations, action plans, applications, surveys, and files materials as appropriate

  • Maintain positive engagement with partners, residents, and youth using whole-person and growth-mindset approaches

  • Supports BHC-wide events as needed

  • Other tasks as assigned

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

  • Proficient in Microsoft Applications

  • Excellent writing skills with a focus on promotion, media 

  • Proficient knowledge and experience with social media platforms

  • Experience in web design and content production

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team

  • Organizational, project planning, and leadership skills

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills: ability to interact and work effectively with staff members, community leaders, board members, donors, and volunteers

  • Self-motivated, resourceful, and creative

  • Strong problem-solving skills

Required Qualifications

  • Must pass background check

  • Written and spoken proficiency in Spanish & English is a plus

  • Reliable transportation, driver’s license, and auto insurance  

  • Available to work evenings and weekends

Education & Experience

  • Associate of Arts Degree preferred from an accredited college

  • Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

  • 2+ Years’ experience in a community outreach role preferred

  • Social justice advocacy experience preferred

  • Experience and passion for community organizing

  • Administrative Experience

Please send resume and cover letter to  info@healthysouthkern.org. 

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The United Against CoVid-19 Coalition

United Against COVID (UAC) Coalition to Host Vaccination Clinics

Bakersfield, Calif. – The United Against COVID-19 (UAC) Coalition is partnering with the state to host three vaccination clinics, specifically targeting agricultural workers. One clinic will be held on Saturday, March 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m and Sunday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the David Head Center, 10300 San Diego St., Lamont, 93241, where 500 doses will be administered. A third clinic will be held Sunday, March 21 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at El Mercado Latino, 1999 Edison Hwy, Bakersfield, 93305, approximately, 300 doses will be administered.

Agricultural workers can register for the vaccination by calling (661) 383-2588.

The United Against COVID-19 Coalition received funding from the Public Health Institute’s Together Towards Health Initiative to implement door to door canvassing and outreach and education to Kern County communities most impacted by COVID-19. To date, the Coalition has directly reached thousands of individuals. The UAC Coalition is educating vulnerable populations, distributing PPE, and providing a range of other services in a variety of languages and with cultural respect.

“The strength of our coalition is our ability to communicate effectively with the residents who are most threatened by this pandemic,” Gladys Flores of Unidad Popular Benito Juarez. “We are trusted messengers who know these families, live in these communities and therefore understand their concerns and can get them the help they need to survive.”

Some UAC member organizations have also received funding through the California Community Health Project which funded over 300 community based organizations throughout the state. Members of the coalition are All of Us or None, Building Healthy Communities Kern, Dolores Huerta Foundation, Jakara Movement, Lideres Campesinas, Unidad Popular Benito Juarez, and Vision y Compromiso.

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