Safety Coordinator

Safety Coordinator

Position Primary Purpose :

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for supporting and implementing workplace health and safety programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This role promotes a safe work environment by conducting inspections, training employees, investigating incidents, and maintaining safety documentation. This role assists with safety initiatives, supports OSHA compliance, and promotes a trauma-informed, community-centered approach to safety.

The Safety Coordinator also provides administrative and operational support to the Safety Committee, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, tracking action items, and helping maintain safety documentation.

Essential Functions :

• Assists in implementing and maintaining safety policies, procedures, and protocols aligned with OSHA standards and nonprofit best practices.
• Conducts routine facility walkthroughs, hazard observations, and basic risk assessments; reports findings and supports corrective actions.
• Conducts routine drills at all agency buildings (fire, earthquake, etc.).
• Ensures all buildings are routinely inspected by the Fire Marshall's Office.
• Helps maintain the agency's Safety Manual, emergency response plans, and safety related documentation.
• Supports OSHA compliance activities, including recordkeeping, training coordination, and documentation.
• Coordinates Safety Committee meetings with Safety Chairperson, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and minute taking.
• Tracks committee action items and follow up with responsible parties.
• Assists in identifying safety trends and supporting committee driven initiatives.
• Assists in coordinating and delivering safety trainings, including emergency procedures, deescalation, and OSHA required topics.
• Provides basic guidance to staff regarding safety concerns and incident responses.
• Supports a trauma informed, inclusive, and respectful approach to safety interactions.
• Supports the incident reporting process, ensuring timely documentation and communication.
• Maintains incident logs and assists with trend tracking and analysis.
• Helps ensure that OSHA logs and reporting requirements are completed accurately.
• Provides support during emergency situations by coordinating communication and assisting leadership as needed.
• Works closely with program leadership, facilities, HR, and administrative teams to support safety needs and ensure consistent application of policies.
• Maintains and administers the company's Safety Data Sheet (SDS) system and all SDS compliance.
• Conducts new hire safety orientation and ongoing safety training programs.
• Safely collects, transports, and disposes of hazardous materials in accordance with OSHA, EPA, and company protocols.
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned to support the agency's mission and safety goals.
• All other duties as assigned.

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Minimum Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

This position requires successful passage of a State mandated background check.