Do you have carpentry and/or DIY skills? Want to facilitate safe & inspirational classes in the ReBuilding Center Education Shop? Apply today to help us take our education programming to the next level!
Schedule: 20-25 hours/week flexible schedule with some weekends and evenings
Compensation Package:
Starting wage $24/hour plus $1/hour bilingual English/Spanish pay differential available. Prorated benefits include:
50% employer-paid Kaiser medical coverage for employees & 20% contribution for dependents (silver base plan or bronze high-deductible plan). Gold buy-up plan available at additional employee cost.
50% employer-paid dental coverage for employees & 25% contribution for dependents, with vision benefit, through Standard Insurance.
Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account & Dependent Care Savings Accounts available.
5 weeks PTO & 7 paid holidays accrued annually (prorated at 4 hrs/day).
Employer-paid Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) Plan (pre- and post-tax options available)
20% ReBuilding Center store discount
Job Summary: The Education Instructor works alongside the Manager of Partnerships and Programs, the Program Coordinator, other education instructors, interns, and volunteers to facilitate safe and inspirational classes and workshops in the ReBuilding Center Education Shop and Mobile Education Program E-Van.
Teaching shifts, including preparation of materials and cleanup, range from 4-6 hours each, depending on programming. The Education Instructor teaches 2-3 classes per week, attends monthly meetings and check-ins, collaboratively prepares class materials, and ensures Education Shop cleanliness & equipment maintenance with the team.
Primary Responsibilities include:
Instruction of Classes for Adults and Youth (90%)
Deliver hands-on instruction of curriculum to adults & youth in 2-3 classes per week, each with a maximum of 14 participants. Engage students in design challenges & on-the-fly problem-solving with patience and a focus on positive learning & skill development.
Prepare materials for classes.
Teach our suite of classes with an evolving curriculum, including basic carpentry classes such as Tables & Benches, Carpentry Essentials, Cedar Garden Boxes, Cutting Boards, Table Saws, basic plumbing essentials such as Intro to Plumbing and Toilet Repair, and more.
Train & coach fellow and new instructors in class flow, safety, setup, & best practices.
Conduct one-on-one carpentry, home maintenance, and repair consultations.
Program Support (10%)
Collaborate with other Education staff to identify and implement improvements to the shop, programming, and departmental processes.
Communicate with team members regarding practices needed for a safe and effective classroom experience, and work with others to create or revise standard practices
Keep current on evolving shop procedures and resources in order to maintain consistency and smooth functioning processes across the entire education team
General Expectations
Convey the essential values of the ReBuilding Center in interactions with students, coworkers, and the public: Sustainability, Inclusion, Scrappiness, Fun, Compassion, and Respect.
Maintain safe practices and complete and maintain First Aid/CPR training.
Provide a welcoming educational experience with special emphasis on community members who have historically been excluded from construction environments.
Minimum Qualifications:
Strong verbal communication skills and public speaking capabilities
Minimum 1-2 years of personal or professional experience (including safe operation of related power tools and hand tools) in two or more of the following: hands-on carpentry (rough or finish), plumbing, electrical, or home repair & improvement, maintenance or handiwork.
Experience and passion for teaching, or comparable role providing instruction or training to individuals and groups
Excellent interpersonal skills with communication & resolving conflict
Demonstrated commitment to serving marginalized populations, including women, BIPOC, & LGBTQ communities
Enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds
Lift up to 50+ lbs. safely using ergonomically correct lifting methods throughout the workday
Conduct repetitive movements including stacking, climbing, lifting, bending, & other related physical tasks on concrete floors throughout the day
Valid driver’s license and acceptable 3-year driving history
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with used and/or reclaimed building and remodeling materials
Bilingual in English/Spanish
Current 1st Aid/CPR certification
Timeline & How to Apply:
Position open until filled. We will be interviewing on an on-going basis.
Complete an electronic application at https://rebuildingcenter.bamboohr.com/careers/37 or fill out a hard copy application at our store at 3625 N Mississippi Ave. No phone calls, please. Learn more about us at https://rebuildingcenter.org.
About the ReBuilding Center
We are on a mission to make reuse and repair accessible to all as a means to reduce waste, end overconsumption, and empower homeowners and renters by making better use of our existing resources. We know that the ability to perform home repairs is one of the key factors in keeping people safe in their homes and resilient in the face of climate change, especially people living with low incomes. We also know that a tremendous amount of useful building and construction materials fill up our landfills every year. We connect this material to the people who need it and teach folks how to repair instead of replace.
What’s it like to work at ReBuilding Center? For starters, you can bring your whole self to work. Our team finds joy in their work, and we make sure the people we serve find joy in their experience with us. We’re a scrappy bunch, focused on sustainability, respect for ourselves and our community, and teamwork. And we continually learn and improve our practices, policies, environment, and culture to move in the direction of becoming an actively anti-racist organization. We love this place!
ReBuilding Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we maintain a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Over and above our commitment to non-discrimination, we seek to employ members of the community who have experienced poverty and members of historically marginalized groups.
