Location: Portland

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Reports to: Program Manager

Salary: $18 - $22 per hour

*To be considered for this position, please follow the Application Instructions at the end of this job posting*

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting the Pre-Apprenticeship Instructor with classroom preparation, hands-on tasks, and trainee guidance

Essential Duties:

• Assist Instructor in the execution of curriculum and classroom projects

• Project set-up and tear-down

• Classroom supervision and management

Job Duties:

• Effectively lead and manage crews of students in various building demonstrations and projects in conjunction with the lead instructor

• Be a positive mentor to young students working toward a career in construction

• Ensure appropriate safety practices at all times

• Assist instructor in teaching construction math, material estimating, safety procedures, use of hand and power tools, etc.

• Conduct regular inventory of materials and tools

• Assist in the training of Crew Leads and volunteers

• Understand elements that contribute to successful careers in the construction trades and help ensure that students have a positive, encouraging environment, motivating them to return

• Assist instructor in developing new in-class work projects and on-site building projects

• Perform all hands-on construction tasks as directed

• Repair/redo any construction task performed below acceptable standards by students

• Assist in the supervision of all site preparation and layout

• Assist in the supervision of students during off-site visits to construction sites

• Ability to be self-managed and work effectively unsupervised

• Excel at multi-tasking various projects and deadlines; attention to detail is essential

• Effective communication skills and the ability to draft emails, send text messages, set up calendar invites, etc.

• Commitment to helping students overcome barriers to success in class, their careers, and their life outside our program

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employees or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Experience/Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent significant professional experience, and three to five years’ experience in educational settings. Familiarity with trauma-informed practice and strength-based approaches to working with clients preferred. Master’s Degree in School Counseling preferred.

Certificates, Licenses and/or Registrations:

This position does not require any certificates, licenses, or registrations.

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit:

• Personal Statement that includes:

  • Why you are interested in working for POIC RAHS

  • How your skills and experience relate to this position

  • What you can contribute to our organization and the youth we serve

• Resume

Please send your Personal Statement and Resume to jobs@portlandoic.org with with the job title in the subject line.

Applicants who do not submit a Personal Statement that includes the requested information may be disqualified from consideration for the position.

About Us:

Mission Statement

POIC RAHS is committed to the success of youth at hope through the age of 25, providing the highest quality services in education, mentoring, family outreach, employment training, and placement.

Beliefs

• We believe all people have value.

• We believe all people can grow.

• We believe all people can contribute and build thriving communities.

Visit our website at www.portlandoic.org.

POIC RAHS is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.