Training Manager

Department: Field Operations

Reports to: Field Operations Director

Directly Supervises: Corpsmembers

Classification: Exempt, Full-Time

Organization Summary

San Francisco Conservation Corps (SFCC) provides professional job training and educational development opportunities for individuals 18‐26 years of age through a variety of environmentally focused, community service‐based programs. In coordination with job training and educational attainment, SFCC offers wrap-around services, such as housing assistance and mental health and wellness referrals, aimed at reducing social and financial barriers and uplifting low‐income and disadvantaged communities in San Francisco. SFCC focuses on two job‐training pathways: natural resources management and recycling. Natural resources management projects include habitat restoration, fire fuel reduction, plant care and farming, landscaping maintenance, and trail building. Recycling projects include the collection of and education around recycling beverage containers, e‐waste, waste tires, and used oil.

Job Summary

The Training Manager reports directly to the Field Operations Director. The Training Manager is responsible for developing and facilitating technical training skills for Corpsmembers as they relate to SFCC programs and projects. This position is essential to SFCC’s ability to fulfil job readiness program needs and complete SFCC fee-for-service projects. Training includes but is not limited to, proper workplace safety procedures, hands-on tool use, horticulture skills, environmental advocacy, professionalism, and teamwork. The Training Manager will readily support both Natural Resources and Zero Waste projects as needed. The Training Manager will also assist Corpsmember and Staff with onboarding and orientation. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Collaborating with Program/Project Partners to identify training needs and to develop training curriculum.

  • Work cross-functionally to develop, track, and report on training goals and outcomes.

  • Work with Field Operations Managers to supervise and maintain in-house training facilities, equipment, and inspections.

  • Keep detailed training records of Corpsmember/Staff.

  • Conduct weekly and monthly training for Corpsmember/Staff in a classroom setting and outside the field.

  • Research industry standards and best practices to ensure SFCC’s training best prepares its Corpsmembers for careers.

  • Responsible for renewing and improving tailgate training.

Qualifications and Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability.

  • Experience designing and facilitating training for a diverse audience.

  • Understands basic classroom management strategies, can deliver training content through various modalities and has the know-how related to leveraging engagement strategies.

  • Earned Associates or Bachelor’s degree.

  • Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate young adults from a wide variety of social, economic and educational backgrounds.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and mediate disputes positively.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software

  • Clean DMV record, with the ability to earn a California Class B driver’s license.

The following qualifications are strongly preferred:

  • Experience in a related field, especially focused on natural resources management, landscaping, horticulture, environmental advocacy, or Zero Waste/Recycling or other equivalent experience.

  • Understanding of recycling, waste management and/or conservation

  • Experience in the operation of trucks and trailers[GS1]

  • Knowledge of hand and power tools

  • Knowledge of Native Plants and Ecological Restoration

  • Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced and diverse environment.

Education and Experience

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities qualifies. Typical avenues of obtaining the appropriate knowledge and abilities for this position are as follows:

  • At least two years of experience in youth development, project management, or the implementation of recycling or natural resource projects or

  • At least two years of college education or vocational training in natural resource management, environmental studies, job training or counselling from an accredited college or university, or

  • Four years of supervisory experience

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk and use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls. Also, the employee may be required to lift up to 75 lbs., pull up to 150 lbs., reach with hands and arms, and perform simple grasping and fine manipulation. Other situations include sitting at a desk while using a computer and in meetings, driving or riding in a flatbed truck for long periods, intermittently twisting to reach equipment surrounding the desk, and climbing a ladder to a flatbed truck.


Compensation

Job Type: Full-time | Exempt

Pay rate: $70,000 - $75,000

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Holidays, 403 (B), FSA, and Commuter

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The SFCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The SFCC does not discriminate against any individuals on the basis of sex, sexual orientation or preference, gender, race, color, religion, national origin, creed, citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, medical condition, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Americans With Disabilities ACT (ADA)

Title I and Title V of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, protect qualified applicants and employees with disabilities from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, fringe benefits, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment on the basis of disability. The law also requires that covered entities provide qualified applicants and employees with disabilities with reasonable accommodations unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the employer.

COVID-19 considerations:

SFCC is committed to slowing and stopping the transmission of COVID-19. All stave is required to follow the state and local legal directives, which include wearing a mask in all public spaces when required.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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