Part-Time Bilingual Project Associate

Reference #: REQ0000056851
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Ethnographic and Qualitative (EQUAL) Mixed Methods Laboratory in the Department of Biobehavioral Health at Penn State is seeking a project associate who is fluent in English and Spanish or Haitian Creole to work on an agricultural safety and health project. The project associate will assist researchers in day-to-day activities for all aspects of the project including recruitment of participants, adherence to human subjects protections, data collection, interviews, data storage and management. The project will involve predominantly Spanish-speaking Latino/a farmworkers and Haitian farmworkers, so Spanish or Haitian Creole speaking, reading, and writing fluency is required. Additionally, one must be available to work, or travel to agricultural communities for data collection, including but not limited to Berks, Chester, Delaware and Lancaster counties. This position may require occasional evening/weekend availability. Travel to farm sites with the research team will also be required.

Responsibilities and Research Project Support:
Coordinate project activities, resources, and information between the office and field
Monitor progress and handle any issues that arise
Be the point of contact for the project and all participants
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Interview participants in Spanish or Haitian Creole and English
Support in recruitment of participants
Participate in meetings and contribute to discussion regarding project activities
Manage, reformat, enter, edit, merge and maintain data in preparation for analysis

Qualifications & Requirements:
Fluency in speaking, reading and writing in both Spanish or Haitian Creole and English
Excellent bilingual written, reading and verbal communication skills
Certification in Spanish/Haitian Creole/English translation preferred but not required
Strong work ethic
Detail oriented organizational skills
Positive problem-solving attitude
Excellent time management skills
Experience working with community organizations and diverse populations
Experience working with Latino/a communities
Experience working with Haitian communities
Demonstrated knowledge of agricultural labor is a plus
Experience in research or evaluation, interviewing, in-person interviewing, focus groups or other qualitative methods (preferred)
Ability to travel to agricultural regions
Current location in Berks, Chester, Delaware or Lancaster counties preferred

This job requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid US drivers license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

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