About Urban Boatbuilders:

Urban Boatbuilders is a youth development organization based in St. Paul, MN. Our mission is “to empower youth to build the skills they need to succeed in school, work, and life through woodworking and experiential learning.” Through our Partnerships and Apprenticeships, hundreds of youth develop technical woodworking skills, social and emotional learning skills, and a connection to their local waterways.

 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Diverse perspectives and backgrounds create a rich work environment that enhances our ability to pursue our mission and support youth. We are committed to building an organization that fosters inclusivity and equity. We actively seek a diverse pool of candidates for all positions and are committed to supporting and training our employees.

 

Position Summary:

Urban Boatbuilders is seeking a Program Coordinator to support the Partnership and Apprenticeship programs of our mission-driven organization. The Program Coordinator serves as a primary instructor and trainer, leading hands-on programming with young people. They will support the logistics of the partnership program in collaboration with the program manager. Additionally, this position will support the development of programs and resources to ensure the success of program participants.

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At Urban Boatbuilders, we embrace an "all hands on deck" culture where every team member, regardless of title, is ready to pitch in. We are looking for a proactive problem-solver with strong communication skills and a commitment to equity and youth development. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, small-team environment and is comfortable managing multiple priorities.

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Position: Program Coordinator

 

Position Status: Full-time, exempt

 

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation: $52,000

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

  • 100% employer-paid health insurance premium

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) match of up to 3% of salary

  • Employee-paid group dental

  • Simple IRA match of up to 3% of salary

  • Ten paid holidays

  • PTO begins at 15 days/year and increases based on the length of service with the organization up to 25 days/year

  • Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.

  • Six-week paid sabbatical after seven years

 

DUTIES INCLUDE:

Program Instruction & Support

• Serve as the lead instructor for the partnership program’s contracted projects, instructing groups of young people in the building of boats, longboards, and other woodworking projects

• Act as a substitute instructor when other instructors are temporarily unavailable

• Coordinate with the program manager to develop and deliver instructor training and support to achieve program goals

• Co-plan and facilitate regular instructor meetings

• Conduct instructor observations to provide constructive feedback and coaching to support instructional quality and development

 

Program Development and Coordination

• Work with the program manager to manage project preparation and logistics, including toolkit preparation, tool sharpening, project materials, and project supply inventory

• Work with partners to execute program logistics, including delivery & retrieval of tools and materials, and launch event programming

• Utilize partner evaluations and instructor feedback to continuously improve programming

• Continually develop and utilize the program curriculum and resources. Support curriculum implementation with program instructors

 

Partner Outreach, Recruitment, and Support

• Conduct outreach to existing and potential partners to secure projects

• Represent Urban Boatbuilders and the partnership program through meetings, outreach events, partner site visits, and timely communication

• Assist in the development and stewardship of partner relationships to expand programming

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the field of youth development, preferably in project-based learning

• Excellent communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills, dependability, and the capacity to manage time

• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

• A positive, inclusive attitude with strong interpersonal skills

• Capacity to uphold high standards set by the community

• Availability to work occasional evenings or weekends

• A valid driver’s license

• Ability to lift and move boats, lumber, or equipment up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to pass a Minnesota Child Protection background check upon offer of employment

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience teaching or instructing

• Woodworking skills, boatbuilding skills, and/or building experience

• Experience serving or teaching in underserved communities

• CPR/First Aid, Wilderness First Aid, or Wilderness First Responder certification

 

To​ ​Apply:

Please send your cover letter and resume to Ed Daugherty, Partnership Program Manager, at hr@urbanboatbuilders.org with the subject line “Program Coordinator”. Priority will be given to applications received by August 1st; however, the position will remain open until filled.