Fabrication/Woodworking Facilitator (Summer)

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on instruction in fabrication and woodworking, including the safe use of tools, machinery, and materials
• Deliver curriculum aligned with industry standards and recognized certifications (e.g., OSHA-10, NCCER, woodworking or fabrication credentials, or similar)
• Work on client connected projects with students
• Create an engaging, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment for high school students
• Model professional workplace behaviors, including punctuality, teamwork, problem-solving, and communication
• Assess student progress through skills demonstrations, projects, and competency-based evaluations
• Maintain a safe and organized workshop space in compliance with all safety regulations
• Collaborate with program staff to support student retention, engagement, and workforce readiness
• Participate in occasional meetings, training, and program evaluation activities

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in fabrication, woodworking, carpentry, manufacturing, or a related skilled trade
• Experience teaching, training, mentoring, or supervising youth or entry-level learners (formal or informal)
• Strong knowledge of shop safety standards and best practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry-recognized certifications (e.g., OSHA-10/30, NCCER, trade certifications, or equivalent)
• CNC Design and Routing
• Prior experience preparing learners for certifications or workforce entry as a shop teacher
• Background in workforce development, career and technical education (CTE), or youth programming
• Bilingual skills a plus
• Experience working in urban or community-based education settings

Working Conditions

Indoors, computer lab (workshop) setting

Employment Status

This job is "At Will".

Equal Opportunity Employer

Operation Breakthrough is an Equal Opportunity Employer.