Crew Supervisor, CoolRoofs

NYC

December 19, 2022

Full-time

The HOPE Program

The HOPE Program is a leader among New York City job training providers, upskilling adult jobseekers (ages 18 - 70) for a broad range of sectors, including a focus on green construction, maintenance, infrastructure and related careers. We work with individuals facing deep structural barriers to employment, including histories with the criminal legal system, current and/or past homelessness, substance abuse disorders, low educational attainment and more. Our comprehensive approach includes classroom training, industry-recognized certifications, digital literacy and access, financial literacy and access, mental health support, case management, paid job training, and our signature “HOPE for Life” approach, which provides a vital community of support throughout the lives of HOPE graduates’ careers. With measurable outcomes among the strongest in the industry, HOPE’s impact sits at the intersection of COVID-19 recovery, racial justice, and building a more equitable future for New York City.

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Description

Position Summary: HOPE is seeking a Crew Supervisor who will guide the day-to-day activities of CoolRoofs
participants, providing oversight and supervision for crews at our training facilities and at
worksites. The position reports to the Director of Transitional Employment. This is a hybrid
position, working out of HOPE’s South Bronx location at 1360 Garrison Avenue at least twice
weekly, as well as various worksites throughout the communities that we serve. The position
will have responsibility for supervising work execution, training in cool roof coating best
practices, coaching, and holding participants accountable regarding essential skill
development, tracking attendance, providing program staff with feedback regarding
participants that need additional engagement.

Responsibilities:

Assist in the scheduling and delivery of program curriculum, aligning lessons with other
components of training, and assisting with facilitation and classroom based instruction
On-board and orient program participants; track attendance for all activities
Supervise CoolRoofs participants during off-site on-the-job training activities
Provide formal training and on-going coaching on essential skills development to ensure
participants are positioned for successful permanent employment
Operate van to deliver tools and materials to work sites
Other duties as assigned within scope of program needs

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Experience supervising and coaching individuals towards success
Hands on construction, solar, outdoor education or horticultural experience a plus
Comfortability in working outdoors and roofing worksites in various weather conditions
Excellent presentation, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills
Commitment to sustainable building practices
Valid driver’s license
Ability to work with and motivate adults of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Very detail-oriented, well-organized and able to work on multiple activities
simultaneously