Youth Construction Career Programs Lead

ANEW; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k match

Vacation and holidays

Probation period

Job summary

ANEW is a nonprofit organization focused on guiding youth toward apprenticeships and family wage careers in the construction sector. The Program Manager I will lead the Youth Exploration Program, coordinating with schools, industry partners, and community organizations.

Responsibilities include recruiting participants, arranging workshops, site visits, mentorships, and tracking outcomes to ensure impact and compliance.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in youth education, workforce development, job coaching or similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in applicable field of study required.
• Commitment to DEI values and understanding of equity and social justice principles and how they can be applied internally and in the field.
• Flexibility and adaptability in working with a growing non-profit.
• Strong communication and administrative skills with a proven track record of managing multiple projects.
• Experience in working with collaborative partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all aspects of the Construction Career Exploration Program, ensuring activities align with program goals, timelines, and performance outcomes.
• Recruit, enroll, and support youth participants through outreach, orientation, ongoing engagement, and retention efforts.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with schools, community-based organizations, workforce agencies, apprenticeship programs, labor unions, contractors, and industry employers.
• Coordinate hands-on construction career exploration activities, including workshops, demonstrations, jobsite tours, guest speakers, and career fairs.
• Facilitate workforce readiness training covering topics such as workplace expectations, communication, teamwork, professionalism, and safety.
• Organize and monitor participant mentoring, job shadowing, internships, and work-based learning opportunities.
• Ensure all program activities comply with safety standards, organizational policies, and applicable regulations.
• Track participant attendance, engagement, progress, and program outcomes using designated data management systems.
• Collect, analyze, and report program data to support performance measurement, grant compliance, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Monitor program budgets and expenditures and assist with resource allocation and purchasing.
• Create and maintain program schedules, calendars, and activity plans.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for participants, families, partner organizations, and industry stakeholders.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and career exploration support to participants, helping them identify education and career pathways in the construction industry.
• Provide instruction during times of high volume to classes of program participants.
• Coordinate transportation, facility usage, materials, equipment, and logistics for program events and activities.
• Facilitate group presentations, workshops, and informational sessions for youth and community partners.
• Collaborate with internal staff to ensure seamless delivery of supportive services and participant success.
• Identify and implement strategies to increase participant engagement, program quality, and successful outcomes.
• Conduct follow-up with participants to track educational, training, and employment placements.
• Maintain accurate program records, case notes, and documentation in accordance with organizational and funding requirements.
• Represent the organization at community meetings, industry events, and stakeholder engagements.
• Support special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.
• Supervise team of several FTE and temporary staff during high volume periods.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to staff and volunteers involved in program delivery.
• Monitor staff and volunteer performance related to program activities and participant engagement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Relationship building

Communication

Youth education

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

ANEW is a nonprofit organization focused on guiding youth toward apprenticeships and family wage careers in the construction sector. The Program Manager I will lead the Youth Exploration Program, coordinating with schools, industry partners, and community organizations.

Responsibilities include recruiting participants, arranging workshops, site visits, mentorships, and tracking outcomes to ensure impact and compliance.