Construction Vocational Instructor

# Construction Vocational Instructor Just A Start(Just A Start)###

Job Description
** Construction Vocational Instructor
**** Cambridge, MA**$65,000 ‒ $70,000 Annually
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* POSITION SUMMARY:

** Youth Build Just A Start is seeking a full-time Construction Vocational Instructor (CVI), reporting to the Director of Youth Program Pathways, to
** provide pre-apprenticeship level construction training
** to Youth Build students. This individual will have significant experience in the construction industry, and will provide quality hands-on training and supervision to Youth Build students in our program woodshop, as well as worksites throughout Boston Metro North. In addition to classroom and hands-on instruction, the CVI will assist in
** identifying new projects
** that meet contractual obligations, and
** communicate with General Contractors and external partners
** to ensure adequate work quality and projects are completed on time.
** PROGRAM BACKGROUND:
** Just A Start’s mission is to promote equity by creating access to stable housing and building pathways to economic opportunity. Founded in 1994, Youth Build Just A Start is a comprehensive youth academic and workforce development program that empowers low-income, out-of-school youth (ages 16 - 24) to reclaim their education, build their careers, and become leaders in their communities.

This program is part of the Education and Training department at Just A Start. Just A Start’s other programs include affordable housing and comprehensive support services, spanning Cambridge and beyond. Just A Start believes that access to stable housing and sustainable careers are the essential building blocks of equitable communities.
** WORK REQUIREMENTS:
** This is a 37.5 hour per week in-office position.
** JOB DETAILS:
**
* Location:

430 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140

* Work Hours:

8:00 - 4:00 PM (Monday - Friday)
* Compensation: $65,000 – $70,000 annual salary plus benefits
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* WHAT YOU’LL DO:

** Under the supervision of the Director of Youth Program Pathways, and in collaboration with the Construction Vocational Instructor team, you will facilitate the execution of Youth Build Just A Start’s Construction Training Track. You will be responsible for preparing hands-on classroom and worksite experiences that give youth trainees the opportunity to learn basic carpentry and construction skills, identify and use tools and materials correctly, and work safely independently and as a group.

You will also help identify and execute construction projects that enable the program to meet funder and contractual obligations. Finally, in collaboration with the full Youth Build Just A Start team, you will mentor students and provide career pathway guidance leading to industry job and training placements.
** 1. Project Coordination and Completion
*** Support the Director of Youth Program Pathways to meet all Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) deliverables, develop realistic budgets, scopes and timelines, and communicate changes to work plans in a timely manner.
* Work collaboratively with Construction Team members to research, identify, and execute new construction projects, field trips, and guest speaker engagements.
* Stay in constant communication with General Contractors and external partners to ensure that projects are completed on time and to professional quality standards in conformance with contracts and MOUs.
* Develop and maintain partnerships (e.g. Housing Authorities, NGOs, and JAS Real Estate) that lead to exceptional trainee outcomes and completion of funder and contractual obligations.
** 2. Hands-On and Classroom Training
*** Maintain an organized and safe work environment for trainees in the Youth Build Woodshop and community worksites.
* Clearly communicate policies and procedures to trainees, enforcing expectations and standards at all times.
* Facilitate hands-on learning experiences that prepare students to earn their Pre-Apprenticeship Certification Training (PACT) and OSHA 10 - Construction credentials.
* Teach basic carpentry and construction training skills, including (but not limited to):  + framing and sheathing  + painting, patching, drywall, and insulation  + stairwork,…