Position: Youth Programs Project Manager

Position: Youth Programs Project Manager

Location: Vancouver, Washington

Reports to: Construction Manager

Employment Terms: Full-time

Summary: Manages all aspects of Habitat’s youth construction programs including YouthBuild and Geometry in Construction. Teaches, coaches and leads a diverse group of enthusiastic students who possess the broadest possible range of skill levels, providing excellent experiences.

Responsibilities:

Education and Training

·  Teach the national construction certification curriculum to trainees using prescribed materials.

·  Ensure quality instruction of construction skills including demolition, rough framing, roofing, drywall, finish carpentry, sheet metal, electrical, plumbing, painting, and masonry.

·  Support the academic and leadership goals of the program by incorporating both into building site activities whenever possible.

·  Provide supervision in the academic and/or leadership components of the program when needed.

·  Initiate and schedule OSHA, first aid, and CPR training for all participants.

Construction Management

·  Manage construction plans and schedules and lead construction for on-time, on-budget, high-quality projects in accordance with affiliate plans

·  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.

·  Working in partnership with Geometry in Construction teachers and other partners, provide timely delivery of materials, schedule sub-contractors and inspectors, and ensure quality of work meets applicable codes and regulations.

·  Implement and accurately maintain a system to track student’s progress and assess their skills and abilities.

·  Maintain accurate inventory of all tools, supplies, and equipment.

·  Attend all staff meetings and coordinate individual plans with other YouthBuild and Habitat staff.

·  Serve as a mentor to YouthBuild trainees each program cycle.

·  Keep YouthBuild Director informed of progress and challenges.

Position Requirements:

·  Supervisory experience in construction related activities

·  Minimum of four years construction experience and or journeyman card (other construction and/or teaching experience may be used in lieu of journey level certification).

·  Skilled at reading and interpreting instructions, diagrams, sketches, and blueprints.

·  Proven ability to present and provide instruction in areas related to remodeling and new construction.

·  Ability to relate to, lead, and instruct populations of young adults ages 16 - 24 who have become disconnected from traditional education and career preparation.

·  Passion for working with young people of diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds to reorient their lives, develop leadership skills, and make a difference in their community.

·  Support and endorse the Habitat for Humanity mission

·  Ability to manage multiple variables in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible, calm and good-natured

·  Knowledge of MS Office including Excel; prefer knowledge of MS Project

·  Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed. Access to a car is required to fill some of the duties of this position.

·  Ability to work occasional evenings and Sundays. (General work schedule is 8:00-4:00, Tuesday through Saturday.)

·  Physically able to work on outdoor construction site in all kinds of weather, regularly lift 50 lbs., stand, reach, climb ladders, balance, see and hear.

Salary and benefits:

Salary range, $35,000 to $40,000, dependent on experience and skills. Benefits include paid medical and dental insurance, paid holidays, two weeks’ vacation, and sick-time.

To Apply: Submit resume, cover letter and the names and contact information of three professional references to Josh Townsley at . Position is open until filled. A background check, including criminal records and sex offender registry, will be conducted prior to offer of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Evergreen Habitat for Humanity is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, political ideology, citizenship, the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.