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January 23, 2007
Construction Skill Trainers
The Youth Employment Partnership, Inc. (YEP) is a non-profit training and employment program for youth who face barriers to employment. We have provided these services to Oakland residents for 30 years. Our in-house Construction Department operates one employment program called YouthBuild. YouthBuild provides comprehensive construction skills, employment and leadership development skills training to high-risk young adults ages 18 – 24 and contributes to development of low-income housing in Oakland.
MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE:
The Construction Skills Trainer will be responsible for the training and supervision of trainees on-site, and will oversee construction activities at an individual building site. The Construction Skills Trainer will report to the Director of Construction.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Minimum of two to three years experience in construction project planning and management.
- Minimum of two to three years construction supervision experience.
- Working knowledge of building codes and construction regulations.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Knowledge of employment barriers faced by high-risk youth.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure service environment with a diverse staff and client population.
- Knowledge of employment training strategies for high-risk youth.
- Good communication skills including public speaking ability.
- Good record-keeping & documentation skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Partial project budget maintenance and analysis
- Development and maintenance of inventory control systems
- Management and supervision of construction trainees on site
- Assist with the organization and coordination of all counseling, educational, vocational and leadership development activities
- Facilitation of participant/graduate transition into employment and educational opportunities
- Represent agency/program in the community at large
- Other responsibilities as they develop through program growth and funding changes
- Other duties assigned by the Director of Construction
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
We prefer an AA Degree and at least 5 years of related work experience.
SALARY:
$24 hr plus medical & dental benefits for employee.
Positions open immediately.
TO APPLY:
Mail, or e-mail cover letter and resume or call for more information:
Youth Employment Partnership, Inc.
Attn: Julina Bonilla, Director of Education
2300 International Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94601
Fax: 510-533-3469
Email: jbonilla@yep.org
The Youth Employment Partnership, Inc., actively seeks to hire and promote individuals, recruit volunteers and provide services to individuals without regard to race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin or age.