YouthBuild Philadelphia functions as a hardworking team in a friendly, family environment. The organization’s mission is to provide out-of-school youth with the broadest range of tools, supports, and opportunities to become self-sufficient, responsible, contributing members and leaders in their community. We are more than a school; our services span a two-year period during which students first earn a high school diploma and a trade certification, then transition into higher education and/or employment. Our employees share a commitment to our mission and are dedicated to ensuring high standards in education, support and community development.

Here’s what our employees have enjoyed about working at YouthBuild:

  • “All of our work is student-centered, and not just because we want it to be. We purposefully and intentionally place all of our energy into the student experience.”
  • “The respect and genuine love the staff has for each other.”
  • “The ability to be creative.”

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Description

A member of the Workforce Development team is an integral part of the training and development of future professionals in their chosen field. The Building Trades Instructor is expected to:

Provide high-level expertise to novice Construction professionals that help to establish their interest and/or continued training in the field in a broad manner

Build and sustain quality relationships with employers, post-secondary, community partners, and the like in order to support lifelong learning and career opportunities for students

Engage and support future relationships in an advisory capacity focused on instruction/curriculum and workforce planning and entry.

Stay connected and keep current with local and national trends surrounding the healthcare field which including attending conferences and attending to personal professional development

**Specific to skill set this job summary will delineate slightly in order to offer specialized instruction and training in real estate development, advanced construction, and green building.

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Description

YBP is seeking a talented Human Resources Manager to handle critical HR activities aligned with the overall HR strategy while ensuring that YBP retains a qualified and diverse workforce. The Human Resource Specialist must be adaptable and flexible while meeting the evolving needs of the organization.

The Human Resources Manager is directly responsible for the overall administration, management and evaluation of the human resource function. The incumbent will be responsible for performing day-to-day HR related duties on a professional and confidential level. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, affirmative action and employment law compliance. This individual must have a generalist background and have experience in all areas of Human Resources.

The HR Specialist must have a passion for facilitating staff well-being and a vision for how individual well-being contributes to organizational success. They must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. They must have experience with industry standard approaches to Human Resource coupled with a desire and ability to make HR equitable and transformative. The Human Resources Specialist will work closely and under supervision of the Senior Director, Human Resources.

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Description

YBP is seeking a talented Human Resources Manager to handle critical HR activities aligned with the overall HR strategy while ensuring that YBP retains a qualified and diverse workforce. The Human Resource Specialist must be adaptable and flexible while meeting the evolving needs of the organization.

The Human Resources Manager is directly responsible for the overall administration, management and evaluation of the human resource function. The incumbent will be responsible for performing day-to-day HR related duties on a professional and confidential level. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, affirmative action and employment law compliance. This individual must have a generalist background and have experience in all areas of Human Resources.

The HR Specialist must have a passion for facilitating staff well-being and a vision for how individual well-being contributes to organizational success. They must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. They must have experience with industry standard approaches to Human Resource coupled with a desire and ability to make HR equitable and transformative. The Human Resources Specialist will work closely and under supervision of the Senior Director, Human Resources.

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Description

The Program Operation Specialist works directly with the Interim Director of Strategic Initiatives and Operations and alongside the Program Operations team to ensure that the school is run in an orderly and effective manner. Key responsibilities include recruitment and enrollment management, administrative support, event planning support, and supporting the program operational systems and infrastructure of the school.

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Description

In general, teachers at YouthBuild:

  • create a positive learning environment built on strong relationships
  • design learner-centered units that develop transferable competencies and culminate with “demonstrations” (projects) that showcase students’ original work
  • use instructional strategies where student voice and thinking are the primary focus and content coverage is secondary
  • develop learning experiences that emphasize soft skills like collaboration, reflection and revision

YouthBuild’s Science teacher focuses on engaging students through hands-on activities that build skills of inquiry and observation in areas like citizen science and maker-space projects. The science teacher also supports students developing research and advocacy skills through a science lens.

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Description

Full-time AmeriCorps Community Project Coordinators at YouthBuild Philadelphia will have the opportunity to contribute to YB Philly through fostering civic responsibility among our students, strengthening our community, and increasing student engagement. This position will work on community projects, student events, service learning, and academic enrichment.

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Description

Full-time AmeriCorps Community Project Coordinators (CPC) at YouthBuild Philadelphia will have the opportunity to foster civic responsibility among our students, strengthen our community, and work closely with our partner organizations.

Advanced Construction Project Coordinators will be offered the opportunity to earn their OSHA 10 & NCCER construction certifications during their year of service.

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Description

Full-time AmeriCorps Community Project Coordinators (CPC) at YouthBuild Philadelphia will have the opportunity to foster civic responsibility among our students, strengthen our community, and work closely with our partner organizations.

Business Administration Scholars Project Coordinators will be offered the opportunity to earn their ServSafe Food Handlers and Google Marketing certifications during their year of service.

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Description

Full-time AmeriCorps Community Project Coordinators (CPC) at YouthBuild Philadelphia will have the opportunity to foster civic responsibility among our students, strengthen our community, and work closely with our partner organizations.

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Description

Full-time AmeriCorps Community Project Coordinators (CPC) at YouthBuild Philadelphia will have the opportunity to foster civic responsibility among our students, strengthen our community, and work closely with our partner organizations. Culinary Arts and Wellness Project Coordinators will be offered the opportunity to earn their ServSafe Food Handlers and Managers certifications during their year of service.

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Description

Full-time AmeriCorps Community Project Coordinators at YouthBuild Philadelphia will have the opportunity to foster civic responsibility among our students, strengthen our community, and work closely with our partner organizations.

GreenBuild Project Coordinators will be offered the opportunity to earn their OSHA 10 & NCCER construction certifications during their year of service.

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Description

AmeriCorps Community Project Coordinators (CPC) at YouthBuild Philadelphia will have the opportunity to foster civic responsibility among our students, strengthen our community, and work closely with our partner organizations.

Healthcare Project Coordinators will be offered the opportunity to earn an HHA certification during their year of service.

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Description

The Interns will learn about key business operations as well as the field of Information Technology – as it impacts education, finance, and business decision-making. They will gain understanding of the functions, goals, and workings of the non-profit sector, including hands-on experience in IT operations, such as Microsoft Active Directory Services, Cisco routing / switching, centralized printing, firewall, imaging, etc. Depending on interest and ability, some students may be able to develop independent research projects that support our mission.

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Description

The ideal intern should be an organized, detail oriented, and self-motivated person with great customer service skills. A strong candidate will have the ability to function in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.T he selected candidate will gain understanding of the functions, goals, and workings of the non-profit sector, including hands-on experience in Business Administration.

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Description

We are looking for a public relations intern to join our development team. In this role, you will be working closely with the public relations and communications specialist and assisting with the writing of media releases, social media, conducting research, news monitoring, and much more. You will also be working closely with staff from other departments to determine their PR needs.

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Full-Time Employment Benefits Include:

  • Health and Dental Insurance

  • Vacation, Sick Leave and Bereavement
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Short-term and long term disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Educational Assistance
  • Military and Jury Leave

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, veteran status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Is the Law

It is against the law for this recipient of Federal financial assistance to discriminate on the following bases: Against any individual in the United States, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sex stereotyping, transgender status, and gender identity), national origin (including limited English proficiency), age, disability, or political affiliation or belief, or, against any beneficiary of, applicant to, or participant in programs financially assisted under Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, on the basis of the individual’s citizenship status or participation in any WIOA Title I-financially assisted program or activity.

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Inquiries about employment at YouthBuild should be directed to our Human Resources team at humanresources@youthbuildphilly.org

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