POSITION: Carpentry Instructor

DEPARTMENT: COnStruction

REPORTS TO: Project Superintendent

OUR ORGANIZATION:

Our Mission is to empower and assist underserved young people from the Boston area with the essential social, vocational, academic, and life skills necessary to navigate a positive pathway to self-

sufficiency and neighborhood responsibility. While YBB promotes the core values of youth development and community service, it stands out as an innovative non-profit offering a hands-on approach to building trades training. Our programs provide vocational education, counseling, and other life skills training that readily strengthen and prepare students for the workforce upon graduation. We focus on the assets of each individual to enable young people to navigate a pathway to a meaningful livelihood. We connect young people to their peers, family, and community in a positive and supportive way. Our programs include: 1)Building Trades Exploration: This 6-9 month academic and building trades program is for young people aged 17-24 who do not have a high school diploma. Participants gain exposure to construction and landscaping safety, tools, materials, techniques, and methods while taking HiSet prep classes for their high school equivalency test. 2)Pre-Apprentice: This 15-week program is for young people aged 18-25 who already have their high school diploma or equivalent and are interested in starting a career in the building trades. Students gain field experience on real construction sites to ensure that they are ready for employment in the field upon graduation. 3)The Designery: These 7 to 10-week sessions are geared toward high school students who want an enriching after-school experience. Students are paid a bi-weekly stipend while they hone fundamental graphic, modeling, and design-thinking skills through real design projects for non-profit clients around the city.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Carpentry Instructor is responsible for working with trainees to gain competencies in the carpentry trade, including gut rehabilitation. The Carpentry Instructor also works collaboratively with other program staff to ensure programmatic integrity through skill and leadership development.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Teach carpentry skills, including demolition, rough framing, roofing, drywall, building maintenance, etc. to YBB trainees.

• Implement carpentry training curriculum.

• Teach proper use and handling of all hand tools, power tools, and equipment.

• Maintain and practice safety and safe working conditions.

• Inform Project Superintendent about material needs for job site.

• Complete and submit job reports to supervisor: daily tasks, accident, tool checklist and job attendance. 

• Assist in personal and vocational counseling and development of trainees. 

• Assist in leadership skill development of trainees in conjunction with other staff.

• Assist in monitoring student time; punching in and out on the construction site.

• Monitor all tools and equipment used on the job.

• Assist in evaluation of student knowledge, skills and competencies in construction.

• Adhere to all regulatory and contractual requirements on the construction site.

• Assume responsibility over the construction site in absence of the Project Superintendent by maintaining production safety and interfacing with subcontractors and inspectors.

• Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings.

• Adhere to all personnel policies and contractual agreements.

• Accept additional responsibilities as needed after assessment, evaluation and mutual agreement between employee and supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• H.S. Diploma/G.E.D. required 

• OSHA 10 Certification

• Minimum 6 years experience working in the field

• Ability to interpret blue prints.

• Professionalism, maturity and the ability to work as a team and independently

• Strong working skills and knowledge from framing to finishing. 

• Ability to lead by example and motivate others.

The Carpentry Instructor is a key staff member of YouthBuild Boston and professional conduct during work hours should always reflect the overall mission and philosophy of the organization.

To Apply: Please send your resume, cover letter, and 3 references to Joe Diaz, Construction Manager via email at jdiaz@ybboston.org. No Phone calls please.