Outreach and Set-up Specialist

Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment (UPHE) is looking for a passionate and motivated individual to work as an Education and Outreach Specialist on our HEPA Air Filtration project. The project is part of a partnership with the Utah Department of Health and aims to coordinate getting HEPA air purifiers in classrooms throughout Utah. This position will work with the Project Coordinator and Set up  Coordinator to develop and implement a targeted plan to place air purifiers in Utah schools and classrooms. If you want to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and learn more about how to improve Utah’s human and environmental health, join us!

About UPHE: UPHE is an environmental non-profit based in Salt Lake City, Utah. We are dedicated to protecting the health and well-being of the citizens of Utah by promoting science-based health education and interventions that result in progressive, measurable improvements to the environment and our health.  www.uphe.org 

About the Air Filtration Project: The objective of this project is to get HEPA air purifiers in all public, private and charter Utah classrooms in K-12 schools. This may also include breakrooms, faculty lounges, gyms and other areas where students and faculty spend time. We will provide support and subject matter expertise to Utah educators, including principals, teachers, parents, students, and the general public about the health benefits of clean air in schools and how air filters can help improve health and test scores, reduce absences and other health benefits.  

Hours & Dates: This is a full-time, temporary position, running through December 2022 (with the possibility of an extension). 

Compensation: $18 - $22 an hour depending on experience 

Responsibilities: The Education and Outreach Specialist will help fulfill the objectives of the UPHE agreement with Utah Department of Health and abide by all terms of agreement.

• Call and email schools to facilitate the placement of orders. 
• Seek out outreach and education opportunities.
• Keep the outreach calendar up to date with upcoming outreach and education opportunities, meetings and grant deadlines.
• Create partnerships with other community organizations to increase awareness of the program.
• Assist in the coordination of all elements of the grant objectives.
• Work with the Project Manager and Set up Coordinator to implement all deliverables by the deadlines under the work plan and implementation plan of UPHE’s HEPA Air Filtration in Utah Schools project.
• Provide consistent support to and facilitate progress of activities under the grant.
• Go on site to distribute program materials, i.e, banners, posters, flyers to schools, teachers, etc. and speak to faculty about the benefits of air purifiers in schools.
• Assist in facilitating the order of air purifiers and coordinate delivery with the Set up Coordinator.  This includes occasional travel throughout Utah to assist in unpacking and set up of purifiers.

Requirements: The applicant must live in Utah, should be a self-starter, confident speaker, have strong written, analytical and communication skills, and be proficient in the usual MS Office and Google software. The ideal candidate will be interested in matters relating to health, environmental science and/or communications. Must have authorization to work in the U.S., have a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle and a computer.

How to Apply: Submit a resume, brief cover letter or statement of interest, and two professional reference contacts in one PDF named “lastname_firstname_outreachspecialist”