Job

Program Director, Careers in Construction

On-site
Work must be performed in or near Kings County, NY

Details at a Glance

Time Commitment
Full Time Schedule
Start Date
May 31, 2024
Education
4-Year Degree Required
Experience Level
Director
Salary
USD $90,000 - $95,000 / year
Generous Vacation and Holiday Package

Description

  • Oversee and manage the day-to-day operation of the program including recruitment/outreach, intake/assessment, enrollment, training, graduation, placement and retention. 
  • Work with the team to ensure that participants are placed into full-time construction jobs with a focus on union apprenticeships. 
  • Oversee successful enrollment of 125+ annually (with gradual increases each year); graduation of 85% of those enrolled; the placement of 80% of those graduated, and a one-year retention rate of 75% of those placed. 
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with union, employer and community partners. 
  • Oversee and manage team to conduct outreach, intake, job placement, and data tracking for the program. 
  • Supervise three full-time and one part-time staff member as well as contractors who perform additional certification training and other instructional support. 
  • Oversee and track employment data, including job referrals, placements, retention, benefits, pay increases, and promotions. 
  • Ensure graduates are in communication with program staff and that they receive direct support and/or meaningful referrals throughout the employment lifecycle. 
  • Analyze employment data and employer feedback to inform program outreach, screening, curriculum, and delivery practices. 
  • Use data and outcomes, employer feedback, changes to industry standards, and legislative/policy updates to advise program staff on best practices and make programmatic adjustments as required. 
  • Contribute to year-round reporting to government and foundation funders. 
  • Represent Rebuilding Together NYC at meetings with employer partners, attend networking events, and keep abreast of changes in the industry relevant to construction employment. 
  • Assist in identifying additional construction related training and placement opportunities to build Rebuilding Together’s capacity to train and place more students. 
  • Oversee and manage the day-to-day operation of the program including recruitment/outreach, intake/assessment, enrollment, training, graduation, placement and retention. 
  • Work with the team to ensure that participants are placed into…

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance, retirement matching contribution, most federal holidays observed.

Comprehensive health insurance, retirement matching contribution, most federal holidays observed.

Level of Language Proficiency

English language profiency required; Conversational Spanish a plus.

English language profiency required; Conversational Spanish a plus.

Location

On-site
10th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA

How to Apply

Thanks for your interest! Please submit a resume and a cover letter stating your interest in the position, salary requirements, and recent applicable work experience. Thank you!

Thanks for your interest! Please submit a resume and a cover letter stating your interest in the position, salary requirements, and recent applicable work experience. Thank you!

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