Senior Manager, Construction Pathways

Job Description

Job Description

About the Organization

As headquarters for the YouthBuild movement, YouthBuild Global unifies and partners with an expansive network of YouthBuild programs around the world, championing opportunity youth as they achieve their ambitions and reach their full potential. In YouthBuild programs, young people who are out of school and out of work reclaim their education, gain job skills and credentials, and become leaders in their communities. From training, technical assistance, capacity building, and innovative program enhancements to leadership development, financial stability, and narrative change and public policy, YouthBuild Global serves as a convener, collaborator, and catalyst for the entire YouthBuild movement.

For more information about YouthBuild Global and the YouthBuild movement, visit YouthBuild.org.

Job Summary

The Senior Manager Construction Pathways is an essential part of the YouthBuild Global team and leads efforts to advance the organization’s mission by integrating workforce development, skilled training, and certification as critical components of YouthBuild Global’s programmatic offerings. This administrative and managerial position is on the Strategic Partnerships team with strong collaboration (50% time) with other departments. This position reports to the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships and is expected to travel 25% of the time.

YouthBuild Global (YBG) proudly partners with companies and nonprofit organizations to train, educate, mentor, and hire YouthBuild students and alumni. Our partners provide students and graduates with essential technical know-how, skills training, access to networks, internship and job opportunities, resources, and inspiration. Through these collaborations, our partners often gain access to a pipeline of talent, industry experts and innovations, and positive employee and customer engagement. In this role, you will have primary accountability to steward new and manage existing partnerships in the US and internationally.

The YouthBuild team operates across ten countries and multiple initiatives and is dedicated to linking YouthBuild graduates to livelihood opportunities in the rapidly changing labor market of the 21st century.

Requirements

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Strategic Partnerships:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for established and emerging domestic and international corporate and employment partners in the construction industry 
• Evaluate new partners and conduct research and outreach for potential new partners; develop and implement plans to introduce new partners to the YB network in collaboration with other YBG teams
• Operationalize new partnerships and coordinate with YBG departments to ensure successful launch and implementation, including linking partners with existing training and career development initiatives, setting appropriate expectations with private sector partners, and serving as liaison between affiliates and partners
• Manage relationships with relevant industry partners, including trade associations, unions, government agencies, educational organizations, advocacy groups, and others
• Manage partner relationships with construction credentialing entities (e.g., NCCER, HBI, TradesFutures, etc.)
• Communicate any relevant credential qualifications, requirements, or policy changes that may impact YouthBuild Global, programs, or participants
• Partner with the Senior Director of Workforce Development on workforce sector and career pathway development strategies and relationships
• Collaborate with internal teams to prioritize partner activity that supports our strategic objectives, including improving program design, supporting financial development, supporting pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship pathways, and promoting equitable workforce systems
• Collaborate with staff at local YouthBuild affiliates as they engage with national corporate partners, including hosting meetings, monitoring engagement activities, tracking and reporting data, and providing technical assistance to YouthBuild affiliates
• Coordinate with YBG staff to create, refine, and share tools and resources (e.g., guides, training materials, fundraising materials, etc.) related to YouthBuild hiring partnerships
• Manage tools and systems for gathering student placements/opportunities ; improve tools/trackers as needed; review and report results
• Engage with YouthBuild program staff to compile and analyze program data to identify overall trends in success, areas for growth, outcomes, and program progress; develop timely impact reports for both internal and external stakeholders

YouthBuild Network Technical Assistance and Support

Construction Sector and Industry Knowledge

• Knowledge of pre-apprenticeship to apprenticeship models, certifications and licensing

• Research industry-recognized certifications and credentials and recommend relevant options to strengthen YouthBuild’s construction career pathway

• Familiar with unions, career technical education and vocational schools, and workforce initiatives

Construction Trainings

• Review and approve resume experience and qualifications for construction trainings

• NCCER: lead the implementation of the NCCER Instructor Certification Training Program (ICTP), including co-facilitating training sessions, gathering field insights, and successfully adhering to NCCER sponsorship requirements

• HBI: partner with HBI Trainers to deliver robust training that includes key elements of the YouthBuild construction component

• OSHA 510/500: support planning with contracted OSHA authorized trainer 

Resource and Capacity Building 

• Develop resources (e.g., webinars, toolkits, guides) in collaboration with the YouthBuild Global teams to enhance the construction training component and better equip YouthBuild construction trainers in their work to prepare participants for successful hands-on training and careers in the industry

• Respond to field inquiries and provide program support or interventions to correct issues

• Identify and develop technical assistance that links the development and repair of affordable housing to community service

Other Duties/Responsibilities

• Manages the Vocational Training lead to ensure that YB programs are following our Credentialing Partners’ requirements and recommendations through formal and informal audits, and evaluations

• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications Department to maximize and publicize partnership successes, opportunities, stories, results, best practices, etc., to internal and external audiences

• Support the Development Team with content, reporting, and managing multiple grants and contracts to ensure goals are met through positive communication, cross-departmental collaboration, and the development of realistic expectations

• Attend internal and external meetings and conferences to serve as a thought leader and remain current on sector innovations, trends, and challenges

• Serve on self-selected internal YouthBuild Global committees and cross-departmental project teams

• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Required

• A strong desire to provide a positive social impact for opportunity youth/NEET youth (not engaged in employment or education) by working with employers to grow available and sustainable job opportunities

• Minimum of five years' continuous experience in construction training, trade, or equivalent; some partnership-building and management experience is strongly desired.

• Experience managing projects and program activities across various departments, sites, and in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

• A deep knowledge of and experience delivering the three Department of Labor approved Construction Certifications (NCCER, HBI, and MC3) and a working knowledge of the OSHA Outreach Trainer Certification 510/500; certified NCCER Master Trainer preferred

• Certified as an OSHA 10/30 Construction Industry Outreach Trainer

• Experience managing and implementing the YouthBuild construction component

Skills & Knowledge Required

The ideal candidate exercises good judgment, works well with a team, and has knowledge of construction; Has demonstrated strong relationship management, effective decision-making, presentation, verbal communication, and business writing skills; has strong business acumen and ability to convey information with a professional approach to a wide variety of stakeholders; is entrepreneurial, resourceful, and committed to YBG’s mission and the YouthBuild movement; has technical skills including MS Office Suite software, database management, project management, and budget management.

Physical Effort Required

Candidates should be able to travel, up to 25% of the time, and infrequently be able to push, pull, and carry items weighing < 40 lbs.

Applicants in the following states are encouraged to apply:

DC, FL, GA, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NY, PA, SC, TX, WI

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

This is a Grade 4 position with a salary range of $65,000–$80,000. We are committed to attracting world-class talent by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• A 401(k) plan with an employer match.

• Generous paid holidays.

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for well-being support.

Non-Discrimination Statement

At YouthBuild Global we appreciate the value and richness of different perspectives and experiences. We work to make you feel welcomed and engaged as a valued member of the team. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, YouthBuild Global will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.