YouthBuild -Construction Classroom Assistant

American YouthWorks' YouthBuild (AYW-YB) program is a leader in combining green building, affordable housing, and education to empower unemployed youth ages 16-24 who are out of school. Through the program, participants work toward their GED or high school diploma while gaining hands-on job training and developing personal skills. Students split their day between classroom learning and real-world training on construction sites. As a Construction Classroom Assistant, you’ll lead both on-site and classroom activities, guiding students through construction projects and lessons. Your responsibilities include overseeing safety, ensuring project quality, using hand and power tools, and handling physical tasks like lifting materials, climbing ladders, and working outdoors in all weather. You’ll also provide tutoring, create lesson plans, and model leadership for at-risk teens and young adults. AYW-YB provides training in safety, green building, and leadership skills, along with tools and safety gear. This full-time AmeriCorps position requires 1,700 hours of service (Monday-Friday, 8-5) and offers a monthly stipend of $2,400, health benefits, and an education award. Applicants should have prior construction experience, leadership skills, and ideally, at least six months of service with AmeriCorps or a similar organization. Serving with AmeriCorps is both challenging and rewarding, offering a unique opportunity for growth and memorable experiences. Learn more at www.ayw.org. The start date is flexible.

Member Duties : Construction Classroom Assistants must be role models and provide leadership for at-risk teens and young adults in the construction of affordable housing. On site, you will be leading crews in coordination with program staff, ensuring member safety, project quality, & assisting with project documentation. You will be performing strenuous physical tasks outdoors in all types of weather; using hand & power tools; lifting & carrying heavy building materials; climb ladders and scaffolding, work on roofs or in cramped spaces. Training in safety OSHA-10, basic construction, NCCER, green-building, tutoring and leadership skills; tools, and safety gear provided. Applicants should have previous construction experience and relevant leadership experience; at least 6 months service with AmeriCorps or similar organization preferred. $2400/Monthly Stipend

Program Benefits : Training , Health Coverage , Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms :
Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :
Technology , Community Outreach , Education , Children/Youth , Neighborhood Revitalization , Housing .

Skills :
Education , Communications , Trade/Construction , Leadership , Teaching/Tutoring , General Skills , Youth Development , Team Work , Conflict Resolution , Public Speaking .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

YouthBuild -Construction Classroom Assistant

Program Start/End Date

01/21/2025 - 12/19/2025

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

TEXAS

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 11/08/2024 To 03/31/2025

Contact

Britni Trustman

1901 E Ben White Blvd

Austin TX 78741

512-626-9229

[email protected]

www.ayw.org

Listing ID

47863

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