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BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

Across our 60 locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention. 

The BronxWorks Workforce Development Program was created to empowering your career journey. Your skills, your future, our mission

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for providing support through tutoring and  guidance to trainees
• Strong understanding  of energy efficiency building design, materials, and systems. Including strong communication and customer service skills. 
• Provide one-on-one and/or small-group tutoring to trainees, focusing on best practices approaches 
• Collaborate with training institution on curriculum taught to train and build foundational knowledge of trainees on materials and methods that reflect the latest building science and program standards
• Help instruct trainees on the proper use of diagnostic tools such as blower doors, infrared cameras, and combustion analyzers to identify energy loss and assess building performance.
• Enforce and model all safety policies and procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and working in challenging environments like attics and crawlspaces.
• Support to evaluate and document trainees progress, providing constructive feedback and reporting on areas that require further development. Where required administer hands-on assessments to ensure technical competency.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• A high school diploma, degree in related field and prior experience or education in areas like Building performance, building science, or construction is required. 
• A strong foundational understanding of energy efficiency concepts, building performance, energy efficient building design, and systems (i.e. insulation, lighting, HVAC, etc.)
• Able to clearly explain the benefits of energy improvements and effectively communicate with students, instructors and other key parties.
• Strong organizational skills for managing tasks, data, trainees progress, etc. 
• Passed tutoring experience in energy efficiency is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills to motivate and guide trainees with diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
• A proactive, results-oriented attitude with a high degree of empathy and discretion.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint, etc.)
• Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English language is required. 
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skill
• Authorization to work in the United States for any employer is mandatory
• Certification Building Analyst, Quality Control Inspector, Energy Manager and/or Energy Auditor required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity, and in accordance with  federal, state and local laws,  does not discriminate unlawfully against employees and applicants for employment on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, military status, national origin (including ancestry), predisposing genetic characteristic, race, sex, gender, actual or perceived sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality), status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination.