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Boston Planning and Development Agency Crew Leader - PowerCorpBOS in Boston, Massachusetts
boston planning & development agency
*BOSTON RESIDENCY IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF START DATE*
TITLE: Crew Leader - PowerCorpsBOS
GRADE: 2 STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: MAYOR’S OFFICE OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (OWD),
Organization Overview:
The Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development (OWD) is an innovative public agency that seeks to promote economic self-sufficiency to ensure the full participation of all Boston residents in the city’s economic vitality and future, seeking to connect residents with job training and employment opportunities and to promote lifelong literacy and educational pathways.
OWD is part of the Economic Development and Industrial Corporation (EDIC), which falls under the combined operating entity of the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA).
About the Green Jobs Youth Corps Program
The Office of Workforce Development (OWD) and the Environment, Energy & Open Space Cabinet (EEOS) are partnering on launching a new green jobs training program centering opportunity youth / disconnected young people and returning citizens.
Based on the PowerCorpsPHL program launched by the City of Philadelphia in 2013, this learn-and-earn program will engage young adults in transforming their lives through public service and workforce training in green jobs. Through a combination of knowledge, industry training, and community service participants will gain 21st century workforce skills, including teamwork, leadership, conflict resolution, time management, and network building. Program participants and alumni will receive customized support from the program as they pursue their education and career goals.
Position Summary
A Crew leader is responsible for the daily leadership, direction, support and supervision of approximately ten Corps members. The Crew Leader serves as a supervisor, motivator, leader, guide, role model, and mentor to the Corps members and is responsible for the crew’s overall service performance and safety. The Crew Leader is the primary point of contact and reports to the Program Director and Project Manager(s).
Essential Functions
This program is currently hiring for 3 Crew leaders. Each Crew leader will:
Provide leadership and supervision to corps members, including:
Treating members fairly, and with a unified approach, aligning leadership with program objectives and expectations of staff
Leading crew activities, discussions and reflections that create and maintain crew and program values, respectful interactions, and teamwork
Empowering corps members throughout their term; supporting social and emotional growth and workforce development through formal and informal learning
Holding corps members accountable to the expectations outlined in the Member Handbook
Supporting corps member completion by communicating benchmarks and off-site service opportunities to corps members
Collaborating with Supportive Services staff to address barriers to service completion, including physical, social and emotional well-being
Collaborating with Workforce Development staff to support corps member’s post-service and workforce development plans
Provide on-site project management and safety compliance, including:
Coordinating and collaborating with the Program Management Team to execute daily and/or weekly projects and work orders; including tool, equipment and material management and inventories and van usage
Assigning, reviewing, and monitoring on-site schedules, tasks and responsibilities for corps members; serving alongside corps members as a model and active leader; starting and ending service on time
Creating and maintaining a safe service and project environment; consistently monitoring all aspects of corps member safety including identification and removal of hazards, the mandatory use of personal protective equipment and recommendations for additional training; providing hands-on guidance as needed
Knowing and enforcing all state laws (e.g. wearing seat belts), OSHA and program safety rules
Reporting problems, schedule changes and other issues to the Project Manager and/or appropriate personnel
Initiating communication for all service injuries and accidents as required by law; completing required paperwork in accordance with the worker’s compensation process
Provide administrative support, including:
Ensuring timesheets are completed accurately and timely; monitoring benchmarks
Participating in the corps member selection process
Participating in and leading corps member training sessions
Sharing project highlights and photos with appropriate staff for inclusion in press releases, news articles and/or videos.
Attending program, staff, and community meetings and outreach events, as requested
Responding to inquiries from staff, City agencies, and the public in a timely and courteous manner
Performing other duties and responsibilities, as required
Education, Experience & Skills Required:
Minimum of 2 years experience working with Opportunity Youth or other system-involved populations OR Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, education, environmental science or related field
Experience with vocational education and/or youth workforce development, strongly preferred
Meaningful experience leading and managing youth ages 18-26 who’ve been involved in the criminal justice system and/or experience challenges consistent with opportunity youth
Ability to motivate and guide disconnected and disengaged youth and diffuse conflicts
Knowledge of sustainability, landscaping, horticulture, and/or stormwater management principles
Strong work ethic and ability and desire to work outdoors in challenging conditions
Working in extremes of heat, cold or rain
Heavy lifting, bending and carrying up to 50 lbs.
Experience with service-learning, AmeriCorps programming, and member management preferred
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills
Ability to adapt plans and be flexible on short notice and take initiative to problem-solve
First AID/CPR Certification, preferred
Driver’s license, ability to drive a passenger van, preferred
*BOSTON RESIDENCY IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF START DATE*