Carpentry Mentor for Teens & Tiny House Projects

PROJECT LIFT; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

PROJECT LIFT in Florida is seeking a hands-on skilled trades instructor to guide teens in carpentry and woodworking. The role supports tiny house builds, Adirondack chairs, and other creative projects with at-risk youth, aligning with behavioral replacement therapy and a team approach with a licensed therapist.

You will mentor individuals and groups, manage materials, ensure PPE compliance, and help youth develop marketable trades skills for employment in the skilled trades field.

Qualifications

• Experience in skilled trades and carpentry for youth programs.
• Able to work with teens and young adults in a supportive setting.
• Familiar with safety protocols and woodworking shop management.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and monitor participants in tool use and safety.
• Demonstrates safe and effective use of vocational program tools and equipment.
• Provide supervision to ensure that all students are wearing proper safety equipment.
• Make recommendations for potential equipment purchases and repairs.
• Instruct and mentor Project LIFT participants individually, and in groups.
• Establish clear objectives for all projects and communicate those objectives to Project LIFT participants.
• Prepare materials for projects and activities. Keep work area clean, neat and organized at all times.
• Handle reporting and record keeping as necessary and/or required.
• Work efficiently and effectively without supervision.
• Assists other departments and provide support where needed.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures involving Project LIFT buildings, grounds areas, or when attending activities elsewhere representing Project LIFT.

Skills

Carpentry

Woodworking

Construction

Teamwork

Job description

PROJECT LIFT in Florida is seeking a hands-on skilled trades instructor to guide teens in carpentry and woodworking. The role supports tiny house builds, Adirondack chairs, and other creative projects with at-risk youth, aligning with behavioral replacement therapy and a team approach with a licensed therapist.

You will mentor individuals and groups, manage materials, ensure PPE compliance, and help youth develop marketable trades skills for employment in the skilled trades field.