Construction & Carpentry Training Manager

Rooted in the Bronx, New Settlement stands with community members to break systemic barriers, advance justice, promote leadership and strengthen neighborhoods. By ensuring agency around education, employment, housing, wellness and creative expression, we help cultivate an equitable society where individuals and families have the power to use their voice to create the change they wish to see.

Since New Settlement's inception in 1989 as a settlement house rooted in the Bronx, our organization has been a responsive community partner. Originally established to revitalize abandoned buildings into affordable housing, New Settlement has since evolved into a multi-generational, forward-looking organization. We support 15,000 members of the community annually by providing organizing in housing and schools, and programs in education, college access, youth development, arts, workforce development, wellness, and more. EEO/AA

JOB SUMMARY: The Construction and Carpentry Training Manager is the primary expert on the construction trades and training and is responsible for running an essential part of the New Settlement YouthBuild program. Reporting to the Program Director, the Construction and Carpentry Training Manager will be responsible for the on-site and off-site construction training and instruction of New Settlement YouthBuild students enrolled in the construction training track. He/she will be certified in the NCCER Construction and teach classroom and hands-on curriculums to students for certification. He/she will prepare young adults for both the soft skills and hard skills required to succeed in the construction industry and involve outside professionals to work with the students on various skills. He/she will develop strong relationships with contractors and sub-contractors willing to allow our students hands-on construction training on actual worksites. This position has the possibility to become a Full-Time role.

Job Duties include but not limited to:

• Develop and implement a detailed 10-month construction training curriculum and schedule integrating the NCCER Core Curriculum, classroom instruction, construction lab training and worksite training opportunities. Be open to getting the NCCER trainer credential.
• Coordinate and monitor the progress and quality of work of young adults 17 – 24 years old.
• Provide oversight of the on-site construction training by ensuring that trainees get consistent and adequate skills training; helping to set standards for appropriate behavior and ways to handle problems on the construction site; and ensuring work-site safety, learning of safety procedures, and proper construction techniques.
• Ensure quality instruction of construction skills including demolition, rough framing, roofing, drywall, finish carpentry, sheet metal, electrical, plumbing, painting, and masonry.
• Be responsible for overall safety enforcement.
• Assist in the evaluation of student knowledge and skills in construction. Participate in the development of project –based curriculum that includes construction.
• Maintain accurate files documenting the construction projects for each school year.
• Maintain accurate inventory of all tools, supplies, and equipment.
• Select, order, store, issue and inventory construction lab equipment, materials and supplies.
• Serve as a mentor to YouthBuild trainees by exhibiting integrity and professionalism at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or Equivalency required.
• At least 5 years of experience in the construction industry or related field.
• Experience working with low-income at-risk young adults preferred.
• Certified NCCER Construction trainer.
• Must be cleared and maintain clearance throughout duration of employment by NYC DOE fingerprint screening process.
• Up-to-date knowledge of standards and skills for success in the construction industry.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to relate to a wide range of issues, people, and institutions.
• Ability to multi-task and work well as part of a team.
• Must be a flexible, energetic, and positive individual who is committed to the education and development of youth in a high-quality respectful environment.
• Sense of humor and nonjudgmental attitude.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends.
• Bi-lingual: English and Spanish preferred.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be cleared and maintain clearance throughout the duration of employment by NYC DOE fingerprinting screening.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• The ability to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.
• The ability to frequently sit and reach with hands and arms.
• The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to utilize office equipment such as desktop/notebook computers, copiers, printers, scanners, telephones, and calculators.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Employment is at will and employees will undergo 45- and 90-day check-ins during their 90-day probationary period.

NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only tasks to be performed by the employee in this job. The employee will be required to follow other instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.

New Settlement is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of you as an employee. You may be asked to perform other duties as required.