Construction Training Coordinator

American YouthWorks • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Construction Training Coordinator prepares incoming students (17-27 years old) for apprentice-level residential construction jobs by effectively delivering material and supplying students with certifications. All curriculum includes a hands-on component which can be observed while supervising construction projects (primarily single-family residential) while creating a culture of nonjudgmental, professional, and healthy work
relationships.

Requirements

• Associates Degree degree in Construction related field of study; OSHA 500/NCCER Instructor Certification (or willing to acquire both the first year of hire)
• Three years of hands on residential construction or remodeling experience, teaching, training, and working with a young and diverse population experiencing barriers to education and employment with criminal records and a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, cultural and spiritual practices; and willingness to learn and implement successful techniques and strategies when working with working with population, contracts, reporting measurements, compliance, member coordination, and, or working as a YouthBuild/AmeriCorps model

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a field of study related to the specified work experience, OSHA 500/NCCER Instructor Certification
• Five years (10,000 site hours) experience in hands-on residential wall and roof framing, and working as a general contractor.

Responsibilities

• Teach & enforce safety practices including the appropriate use of PPE
• Enforce OSHA regulations related to residential construction
• Safely transport program participants using company-owned vehicles
• Provide project site instruction to students in construction techniques, site safety, and the home building/remodeling process
• Coordinate vocational training in NCCER Core Curriculum, OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR and job skills development for all participants
• Follow and help implement program Policies, Procedures, and Contracts with participants
• Act as a professional liaison with external programs, departments, and employment partners
• Be a positive role model/mentor and refer participants to case managers and MHNP interns for counseling as needed
• Support program and organization goals by participating in AYW, YouthBuild, and AmeriCorps events and staff training
• Turn in project logs, time sheets, RFPs and other paperwork on a weekly basis; other duties assigned by supervisor
• Other duties assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• 11 personal days
• 8 sick days
• 19 break days, taken throughout the spring, summer, and winter
• 17 holidays, plus 1 floating holiday
• Employer contributions toward medical and dental plan
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability
• Pre-tax programs for child and health care
• Supplemental income and additional voluntary life options
• 403(b) retirement with employer contribution
• Employment service awards every 5-years

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree