Welding Instruction and Trades Outreach Specialist

Summary of Position: The Welding Instruction and Trades Outreach Specialist is responsible for expanding welding and trades-based programs at the Lutz Center, Orleans, Gately, and in target communities. This individual will plan and teach daytime, after-school, and summer welding programs at the Lutz Center, and provide support to other after-school and summer trades programs at other ASM buildings and partner sites throughout the city.

They will also be responsible for establishing key partnerships to create career pathways for teens interested in welding and other trades-related post-secondary opportunities, which will be shared across all ASM welding and trades programs.

This individual will assist with recruitment and outreach, build strong relationships with community schools and partners, and ensure effective coordination and execution of program activities. They will maintain program quality and clearly communicate compliance requirements, policy updates, and other essential information. Success in this position depends on collaboration with instructors, program staff, schools, and community organizations. This individual works closely with the Manager of Special Projects on special projects and coordinates with other departments on program initiatives.

This is a full-time position. The role will begin in June 2026.


Schedule:

• Monday
  - Friday 9a.m.
  
  -5p.m. during the Summer Session.
• During the school year from 11a.m.
  
  -7p.m.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervisory Responsibilities
:

• Welding and/or other trades instructors
• Manage teens in programming
• Ability to travel to ASM sites as needed

Administrative and Instructional Management and Support:

• Lead the planning and instructional facilitation of school-year daytime welding programs as well as after-school and summer programs, expanding access to the welding studio at Lutz.
• Provide support to other after-school and summer welding and trades programs at Lutz and other ASM sites, including providing coaching and guidance to instructors to ensure program success, aid professional development, and support performance improvement. Be prepared to step in to instruct programs as needed.

• Provide a welcoming environment and serve as the first point of contact for all ASM guests, visitors, and inquiries regarding welding and trades programs at ASM.
• Support administrative updates in our cloud-based data management system Cityspan.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of program budgets, meticulously refining them to ensure funding and ASM program model requirements are met through precise allocation of staffing, supplies, and resources before final approval.

Community and Building Support:

• Foster and maintain strong relationships with ASM staff, program partners, instructors, and community stakeholders, while supporting branch area meetings and events.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and site visits to address the needs and interests of teens at Lutz, Orleans, Gately and other target community areas.
• Develop partnerships with trades focused post-secondary training entities (e.g., unions, city colleges, community training programs, etc.) to provide pathways for teens to connect to next step opportunities and explore future careers in trades and related certifications.
• Work with facilities staff to maintain equipment and program space at ASM building sites.
• Assist with planning and implementing branch showcases, special events, and program collaborations.

Recruitment and Community Outreach:

• Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to provide recruitment and application support.
• Attend recruitment events at Lutz and at program locations throughout the city to support welding and trade-based programming.
• Lead the planning and execution of targeted recruitment events.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Certified welder with experience teaching welding.
• Strong interpersonal skills:
  Proficient in fostering positive and effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Expertise in developing and nurturing collaborative partnerships:
  Skilled at cultivating and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships.
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities:
  Proficient in…