Mile High Youth Corps: Field Coordinator: Construction

Mile High Youth Corps helps youth make a difference in themselves and their community through meaningful service opportunities and educational experiences.

YouthBuild Field Coordinator: ConstructionPosition Overview: The Field Coordinator: Construction oversees crews of 10-22 YouthBuild participants (Corpsmembers) ages 18-24 in a construction training classroom and on a construction site.

Responsible for maintaining safe worksite practices, providing direct instruction and work-based learning supervision, maintaining cohesive program implementation, and providing training and leadership development opportunities.

The Field Coordinator: Construction works closely with MHYC’s construction skills trainer, general contractors, and sub-contractors to assist in project completion and maximizing training opportunities for Corpsmembers.

This position is partially funded by AmeriCorps, and works directly with Corpsmembers enrolled in an AmeriCorps program.Reports to: Senior Program Manager: YouthBuildResponsibilities: Provide daily supervision to a crew of young people engaged in work-based learning on a large scale, affordable housing construction siteFacilitate construction training curriculum to meet the standards of industry-recognized credentials, including carpentry skills, proper tool and equipment usage, demolition, framing, insulation, roofing, drywall, and finish carpentryCollaborate with Alumni Mentor to provide supervision and training on the service site and in the classroom.Serve as a liaison and on-site contact for general contractors, sub-contractors, and project sponsorsServe as YouthBuild’s Construction crew Safety Officer, ensuring Corpsmembers follow proper safety procedures and protocols, including MHYC and OSHA standards; promote an open and safe space for Corpsmembers to share near misses, injuries, or illnesses to build a positive safety culture.Provide consistent and ongoing feedback, formal and informal, to all CorpsmembersPromote a solution-focused youth development environment in which Corpsmembers have the opportunity to develop new skillsMaintain thorough Corpsmember records throughout the length of the program, including, but not limited to tracking programmatic activities, trainings, skills learned, project accomplishments, daily attendance, and time records.Support YouthBuild team efforts to lead Corpsmembers towards achieving program goals, including high-quality project completion, certificate and diploma attainment, post-program placement, and positive Corpsmember member experiencesEngage in and supervise Corpsmember service projects in the communityAssist with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring CorpsmembersMile High Youth Corps is committed to hiring candidates with unique backgrounds and perspectives.

If you are interested in this position but are concerned that you do not meet all of the requirements or possess all of the necessary skills, or that prior convictions or your background might disqualify you, we encourage you to submit an application anyway.

Qualifications Education: High School diploma or equivalent is required Possession of or willingness to obtain HBI PACT instructor certification (training paid by MHYC)Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years construction experience 1-2 years team leadership and/or supervisory experience with MHYC’s core population of youth adults ages 18-24 years old Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Able to legally work in the United States, which will be verified via the federal E-Verify program on the first day of employment Pre-employment background check required, including a FBI Background Check, which includes fingerprinting.

This position has recurring access to vulnerable populations.

Pre-employment drug screen required Valid driver’s license with insurable motor vehicle record (MVR)Desired Qualifications: Experience with trauma-informed care practices Experience with social, racial, economic, and/or restorative justice activities or programming Positive Youth Development (PYD), youth corps and/or AmeriCorps knowledge/experience Spanish/English ProficiencyHours & Compensation This is a full-time/regular position.

Salary range is $17.75/hour to $19.75/hour dependent upon experience Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits are available on the 1st of the month after working 60 days.

Mile High Youth Corps also offers a Section 403(b) Retirement Plan.

Hours are arranged upon hire, and will vary between Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required for Corps related functionsTo ApplyCandidates are asked to provide a resume and a cover letter including pertinent personal and/or professional experience.

In the absence of specific work-related experience, applicants are encouraged to describe personal experience that pertains to position requirements in their cover letter.Mile High Youth Corps is committed to diversity in principle and practice, both in the community at large and within the organization.

We are, therefore, committed to having our internal operations and employment practices administered on a non-discriminating basis inclusive of, but not limited to, race, religion, color, socio economic status, gender, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, or national origin.

Every effort shall be made to grant reasonable accommodation for qualified people with disabilities to participate in this AmeriCorps program.

More information can be found at www.Milehighyouthcorps.OrgJob Type: Full-timePay: $17.75 $19.75 per hourBenefits:Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insuranceSchedule:Monday to FridayWork Location:One locationWork Remotely:No