WHO WE ARE

The mission of YEP is to improve the employment and education outcomes for Oakland youth and young adults (ages 14-24) impacted by poverty, foster care, homelessness, the criminal justice system, school underachievement and other barriers to work by providing transformative job training, critical skill building, transitional housing, and contextualized education paired with work experience in living classrooms.

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YEP operates one of the highest performing youth workforce development programs in the San Francisco Bay Area, serving 500-600 young people each year. We are recognized not only locally, but also by public systems leaders at the state and national level for our preeminent programming, and in particular, our ability to support youth and young adults with barriers in their journey to reaching their potential through excellent education and employment outcomes.

YEP’s 26,000 square foot training facility, located in the lower San Antonio neighborhood in Oakland, houses a fully-equipped construction workshop, commercial kitchen, warehouse, computer lab, five classrooms, tiny home community, and alternative education credit recovery high school—all of which were designed and built by youth in our construction training program. Additionally, YEP is constructing a three-story, 30-unit supportive housing dormitory across the street for homeless and housing insecure young adults who want to continue in postsecondary education and training.

Since 1973, YEP has trained more than 34,000 youth and young adults, with more than 85% completing the program and 75% advancing in education and/or employment.

THE POSITION

The Construction Trainer will be responsible for on-site “hands-on” residential construction, training, and supervision of YEP construction trainees (16-24 years old) who are learning construction safety, gaining experience using hand and power tools, developing basic carpentry skills, and building other vocational competencies. Construction trainees learn through classroom training and demonstrations at YEP’s training facility as well as various construction sites in Oakland. In the next year, we are expecting to build 10-20 tiny homes (not prefabricated). The position provides the opportunity for someone to use their vocational skills and experience to create life-changing internships and training for young people who might not otherwise get a chance to start a construction career.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Plan building activities and lead on-site workdays with skilled and unskilled trainees on tiny house construction and renovation building of our training facility

· Manage every phase of construction at the assigned site

· Provide training and supervision to crews of Construction Trainees (typical crews range from 4-8 trainees at a time) in the use of basic skills and techniques

· Provide input and support to the Construction Manager on project scheduling

· Teach Construction Trainees during vocational classes at YEP

· Work directly with other construction staff to coordinate activities needed to complete the project

· Communicate with other YEP staff who support all of the trainee’s needs including referrals to additional supportive services, scheduling, and troubleshooting any worksite issues or concerns that may arise

· Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

· Four years of paid carpentry experience, preferably in wood-frame or residential construction

· Minimum of three years of effective project supervision with a successful track record in beginning and completing projects

· “Hands-on” knowledge and experience with light construction from foundation to finish plumbing, electrical and mechanical knowledge

· Ability to read and interpret blueprints

· Familiarity with the Uniform Building Code

· Ability to devise and teach simple construction methods with patience

· Ability to lead a low-skill construction team, delegate tasks, and maximize the potential of new construction trainees to move a project forward

· Excellent understanding of workplace safety and a willingness to consistently enforce workplace safety rules

· Flexible attitude and creative problem-solving skills with the ability to create a work environment that is cheerful, productive, and inclusive

· Familiarity with employment barriers that youth and young adults of color often face in the workplace

· Ability to work with staff and trainees from diverse backgrounds

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

· $35 per hour (part-time is also available)

· YEP offers a competitive benefits package of an additional 18% (2% set aside for mental health) of gross monthly salary in a flexible cafeteria-style plan, offering medical, dental, and vision plans as well as gym membership, health & wellness, childcare and education reimbursement options.

· Consistent Monday to Friday schedule.

· PAID TIME OFF (PTO) – YEP offers 15 paid holidays, 2 personal holidays, sick leave, and vacation time.

TO APPLY :Please send your resume and a cover letter. No phone calls please. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The Youth Employment Partnership, Inc. actively seeks to hire, promote, and provide services to individuals without regard to race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin or age. If you need accommodations, please contact the office.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No nights
No weekends

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

Oakland, CA 94601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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