Women Building Rhode Island Lead Trainer

1. Training and Education

• Design and implement accessible and engaging training activities, materials, and curricula that align with best practices in adult learning.
• Maintain proper worksite safety while conducting hands-on training, modeling industry standards.
• Establish and enforce policies for participants.
• Coordinate training logistics, schedules, and participant communications.
• Maintain participant records.

• In partnership with training staff, maintain proper organization and security of equipment, tools, materials, supplies, consumables, and PPE.

• Engage in regular communication with training and social service staff regarding participant progress, including participation in scheduled meetings and informal interactions with staff members.
• Assist with data collection, program tracking, and reporting outcomes related to women's participation and advancement.
• Provide support to Building Futures' training and alumni education programs, as needed.

2. Program Support and Coordination

• Facilitate peer mentoring and networking groups among Building Futures pre-apprenticeship alumnae and Rhode Island tradeswomen.
• Collaborate with Building Futures' teams to address training needs that support women's success and retention, identified by alumnae and apprenticeship and employer partners.
• Provide individual coaching and resource navigation to women working in building and construction trades apprenticeships.
• Collaborate with other members of the External Relations Team to support the implementation of an outreach strategy for women-focused programming.

3. Partnerships & Community Engagement

• Work closely with the RI Women's Council of the RI Building and Construction Trades Councilto support events, meetings, and outreach initiatives that elevate the voices and leadership of tradeswomen.
• Support relationship building with unions, contractors, training providers, and community partners to strengthen pathways for women in construction careers.
• Represent Building Futures and the Women Building Rhode Island initiative at community and industry events.

4. External Relations Team

• Support and participate in team and organization-wide events and activities, as needed.
• Other duties, as assigned

• A minimum of 5 years of construction experience, with a strong preference for those who have become Journeyworkers via a jointly-operated registered apprenticeship program.
• 3+ years supervisory experience, with experience leading cross-trade construction crews preferred; at minimum, a broad range of knowledge on all building trade occupations.
• Previous experience in leading hands-on training, classroom teaching, and mentorship.  
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships effectively and professionally with diverse participants and partners.
• Strong commitment to working with people experiencing poverty and formerly incarcerated people.
• Ability to lead diverse groups.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work nights and possibly some weekends during training cycles and in recruitment efforts.
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather, comfortable lifting and carrying 50 pounds regularly, and capable of standing, climbing, bending, and kneeling for prolonged periods of time.
• Competency with computer programs, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

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