Job Description
Revolution Workshop is a social enterprise that provides carpentry and woodworking
workforce development for unemployed or underemployed people in partnership with area businesses.
We deliver financial independence and careers through skills, hope, and resilience.
Direct Reports
This position reports directly to the Program Manager.
Position Summary
Revolution Workshop is looking for an individual with strong relationship skills, a commitment to client-
centered decision making, and dependable follow-through. The Employment Coach will play a key role
in maintaining strong relationships with employers and with our clients, to ensure that our clients are
attaining high-quality employment and are prepared for long, successful careers. Revolution Workshop
is in a period of growth, and we are excited to keep deepening our impact in the construction industry
and in our local community.
RW’s Core Values
Accountability: We believe actions matter. We hold our trainees, graduates, employer partners,
and each other to the highest standards of excellence.
Compassion: We value lived experiences. We give each person we work with the individual
support they need to succeed — whether that’s equipping them for their journey or simply
offering an opportunity.
Social Justice: We amplify the voices of those we serve to dismantle the systems that
economically oppress black, brown, and underserved communities
Integrity: We strive to do right by those we serve with an eye towards honesty, inclusion, and
equity.
Community: We value everyone who walks through our door. We’re a life-long safety net, cheer
squad, and career network.
Work Environment:
This position is performed in a typical office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is exposed to construction dust, moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the
work environment is usually moderate.
Benefits
Unlimited PTO
Employee Assistance Program
Professional development opportunities
ICHRA medical reimbursement
Short term and long term disability
?403b 3% match
Nondiscrimination:
It is the continuing policy of Revolution Workshop to take affirmative action to assure equal opportunity
for all current and prospective employees without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, age,
gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, personal appearance, marital status, familial
status, family responsibility, pregnancy or other pregnancy-related conditions, childbirth, disability,
military/veteran status, citizenship status, religion or political affiliation, past convictions or
incarceration, prior psychiatric treatment, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
Revolution Workshop is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disability Specifications:
ADA: Revolution Workshop will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. Occasional evening and/or weekend events
required and will flex hours accordingly.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Coach clients through their construction job search:
Prepare clients for employment and retention in the construction industry, maintaining a job
placement rate of at least 90%
Teach employment readiness classes, such as resume writing, interviewing, wage negotiation,
digital skills, etc.
Teach Construction 101 classes on construction career pathways. Provide transparent insight for
clients about the state of the construction industry
Assist clients in creating resumes, writing cover letters, and searching for jobs.
Conduct one-on-one sessions with clients to understand their career goals and coach them
through the process of achieving career success.
Observe clients in the shop during training and during work experience to provide constructive
feedback to teammates and to the clients themselves about work readiness.
Motivate clients to take steps towards their own goals with a high sense of urgency
Assist trainees with learning how to network with construction company partners.
Help coordinate employer presentations, job site tours, etc. to provide clients with a deeper
understanding of the construction industry.
Refer clients to job openings and provide the Business Engagement team with prompt follow-up
regarding any open positions.
Ensure data and grant compliance:
Prepare key documents for the program related to each client’s employment goals, barriers, and
skills.
Responsible for collecting all grant-related employment documentation and inputting all data
into various databases based on funding and program needs (IWDS, Salesforce, etc.).
Work as a team member:
Collaborate with Instructors on client’s shop skills and job readiness.
Collaborate with Case Manager on identifying and resolving barriers to employment
Collaborate with the Business Engagement team on job leads and job matching.
Collaborate with Alumni Employment Coach on job readiness workshops and alumni
placements during slow seasons
Collaborate with the Alumni team on alumni engagement and job readiness.
Work with the RW team on the planning and development of Revolution Workshop programs.
Other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
Required
Knowledge and experience working with underserved individuals through approaches that
emphasize resiliency, strength-based coaching, and trauma informed care
Excellent computer skills – Google G Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, Gmail etc.), Microsoft
Office, Excel, ability to learn new systems and databases
High sense of urgency to get trainees across the finish line
Ability to stay organized across multiple projects at the same time
Shared lived experience with our clients, or, at least two years’ experience working with racially
diverse groups
Understanding of barriers to employment
Excellent writing skills and interpersonal communication
Recognize and respond to emerging priorities, allow for flexibility in your schedule
Must be available for evening events and occasional weekend events as needed
Preferred
Knowledge of construction industry (strongly preferred)
Bachelor’s degree or technical skills education
Experience in workforce development or working with individuals to gain employment
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by
employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive
inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Salary
$50,000- $55,000