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NOW HIRING: Lead Bilingual Safety Instructor (English/Spanish)

The Latino Worker Safety Center (LWSC) is seeking a full-time, hybrid Lead Bilingual Safety Instructor to expand access to workplace safety education throughout the Chicagoland area and beyond. 

Organizational Mission

LWSC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting workers in construction and general industries through OSHA-compliant, multilingual safety training. The organization focuses on underserved workers who face language and other barriers to safety education. Its mission is to equip workers with the knowledge and skills to work safely while helping employers and contractors create safer, more professional workplaces.

Position Overview

The Lead Bilingual Safety Instructor will deliver safety training in English and Spanish, support instructor development, improve training curricula, and work with employers and community partners to identify workplace safety needs. The position requires a minimum of 50% in-person instructional work, with the remaining responsibilities involving virtual instruction, curriculum development, employer engagement, and program coordination. The opportunity combines professional safety expertise, bilingual education, and community engagement to reduce workplace hazards and expand access to quality safety training.

Key Responsibilities

  • Safety instruction: Deliver OSHA-compliant training for construction and general industry workers in classroom, workplace, and virtual settings.
  • Instructor development: Coach, mentor, and support other instructors to strengthen instructional quality and consistency.
  • Curriculum development: Create, review, and update training materials, presentations, and educational resources.
  • Employer engagement: Meet with current and prospective employers to assess safety training needs and recommend appropriate programs.
  • Program coordination: Collaborate with LWSC staff to coordinate training, support organizational initiatives, and achieve program goals.
  • Partnership development: Maintain relationships with contractors, employers, community organizations, and industry partners.
  • Professional growth: Participate in conferences, professional development activities, and other relevant events.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have at least five years of professional safety experience and demonstrated experience training adult learners. They must hold an OSHA #500 Construction Outreach Trainer authorization and/or OSHA #501 General Industry Outreach Trainer authorization.

A bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, health, or a related field is preferred. Candidates with a recognized safety professional certification and relevant field experience will also be considered.

Additional requirements include:

  • Fluency in English and Spanish, including reading, writing, interpreting, and translating.
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety practices.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and adult-learning facilitation skills.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management abilities.
  • The ability to work independently, collaborate with a team, and balance short- and long-term priorities.
  • Willingness to travel throughout Chicagoland and occasionally out of state.

Compensation and Application

The position is full-time and hybrid, based in Chicagoland, Illinois, with a salary range of $70,000–$80,000 annually commensurate with experience. 

Interested candidates should submit an application or direct questions to:

Maria Campos, Executive Director
Email: m.campos@lwscsafety.org
Phone: 815-630-2717