What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Technology Facilitator position at Operation Breakthrough?
Status: Full-Time
Reports To: Director of Program Administration
Supervised By: Director of MINDDRIVESchedule: Program Year: Monday–Thursday 10:30a.m.-7:30p.m., Friday 8:30a.m.-5:30p.m.
Summer Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30a.m. – 5:30p.m.
About the Ignition Lab
The Ignition Lab is a collaborative, hands-on learning environment where students engage in construction, engineering, and fabrication projects. Students actively build, problem-solve, and create—learning by doing.
Facilitators play a key role in guiding students through projects while reinforcing safe practices, proper tool use, and critical thinking. This role works closely with MINDDRIVE staff, integrating construction with broader engineering and fabrication programming.
Position Overview
The Ignition Lab is seeking a Construction Technology Facilitator to lead hands-on construction and trades-based learning experiences for middle and high school students. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building, mentoring, and working in a dynamic, project-based learning environment.
The facilitator will guide students as they develop foundational construction skills, explore careers in the building trades, and work on real-world projects. This position emphasizes both skill-building and helping students understand how various construction systems and trades come together on a jobsite.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support students in hands-on construction and building projects
- Teach foundational skills including measuring, layout, carpentry, and safe tool use
- Reinforce jobsite safety and maintain a safe, organized shop environment
- Introduce students to a range of trades, including:
- Carpentry
- Drywall and painting
- Roofing
- Light electrical concepts
- HVAC basics
- Finish work
- Support implementation of construction safety curriculum (including NCCER CORE concepts)
- Collaborate with MINDDRIVE staff on interdisciplinary projects
- Assist with shop organization, tool maintenance, and project setup
- Support after-school programs, workshops, and student showcases
- Mentor students and help build confidence through hands-on learning experiences
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in construction, carpentry, or related building trades
- Experience leading projects, supervising teams, or coordinating build activities
- Interest in teaching, mentoring, or working with youth
- Ability to clearly explain concepts while working alongside students
- Familiarity with construction tools and jobsite safety practices
- Experience with residential construction, renovation, or project builds
- Strong problem-solving skills and collaborative mindset
- Patience, adaptability, and a passion for hands-on learning
Additional training in safety curriculum, youth mentorship, and construction instruction is available.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee.
Operation Breakthrough is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with Operation Breakthrough is “At Will”.