Description
Special Programs Manager will manage program logistics, materials, and community partnerships for our programs and focus primarily on those involved with youth. This position seeks to help youth and individuals feel empowered through learning about construction, helping others, and giving back to the community through construction project-based learning. This position assists in building partnerships with local schools and youth organizations, manages project materials, coordinates build kit assembly with Building Beyond the Walls team and Volunteer Coordinator, and assists with logistics during the event days.
This position can serve remotely and coordinate logistics from home, when necessary. The position will be expected to be out in the field when building relationships and assisting or leading on event days. Most Building Beyond the Walls projects are at our training location or if offsite, they are primarily located throughout northeast Pierce County.
Building Beyond the Walls creates an experience through inclusive hands-on construction skills training that increases confidence and self-reliance. By focusing on projects that give back, we connect individuals more deeply in their communities. Building Beyond the Walls exists to “build community through service”. Hands-on construction training is the conduit we use to connect individuals to each other and their community. We achieve this by bringing strangers together for a common purpose to build a small structure needed in the community. We offer the majority of the programs for free and ask the participants to pay it forward in community service.
Special Programs Manager will manage program logistics, materials, and community partnerships for our programs and focus primarily on those involved with youth. This position seeks to help youth and individuals feel empowered through learning about construction, helping others, and giving back to the community through construction project-based learning. This position assists in building partnerships with local schools and youth organizations, manages project materials, coordinates build kit assembly with Building Beyond the Walls team and Volunteer Coordinator, and assists with logistics during the event days.
This position can serve remotely and coordinate logistics from home, when necessary. The position will be expected to be out in the field when building relationships and assisting or leading on event days. Most Building Beyond the Walls projects are at our training location or if offsite, they are primarily located throughout northeast Pierce County.
Building Beyond the Walls creates an experience through inclusive hands-on construction skills training that increases confidence and self-reliance. By focusing on projects that give back, we connect individuals more deeply in their communities. Building Beyond the Walls exists to “build community through service”. Hands-on construction training is the conduit we use to connect individuals to each other and their community. We achieve this by bringing strangers together for a common purpose to build a small structure needed in the community. We offer the majority of the programs for free and ask the participants to pay it forward in community service.
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Living Allowance
$1636
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$1636 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
Mileage reimbursement for offsite programs
Use of tools and equipment on site
Building Beyond the Walls Gear
Education Requirements
High School Graduate
Desired Certifications or Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent upon start of service term, OR agree to obtain diploma or equivalent prior to using Segal AmeriCorps Education Award
- US Citizen or permanent resident
- Commitment to building skills and knowledge related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Ability to travel to service site(s) as well as other training or activity locations across Pierce County
- We are a drug and alcohol free work environment
- Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
Individuals interested in the position should possess the following skills and/or qualifications:
- Understand and support the mission and vision of Building Beyond the Walls
- Respect safety protocols.
- General understanding of construction practices or willingness to learn
- Embrace and articulate the mission of Building Beyond the Walls to supporters
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Be a collaborative, team player
- Respectful of people and equipment
- Value ethics in working with others
- Ability to work with diverse populations and personalities
- Organized and detail-oriented planner
- Proficient with computers and the technology world
- Ability to operated office equipment or willingness to learn
- Patience with different personalities, abilities and processes
- Honest and trustworthy
Desired Qualifications:
- Represent the diversity of clients being served through personal characteristics and/or lived experience and seek to understand that which you are not familiar
- Previous experience working with youth or young adults
- Familiarity with the Pierce County community
- Skills and/or knowledge related to youth development, trauma-informed care, or diversity, equity and inclusion
- Knowledge of construction equipment a plus
- Project Management skills
- Knowledge of Auto CAD
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Subject to criminal background check