ANEW is a nonprofit organization with a mission of building people, building communities. Founded in 1980, ANEW has a unique and successful reputation for assisting underserved populations into apprenticeship and family wage careers. ANEW is focused on changing the culture and demographics of industries that have historically not been diverse or inclusive. This position is classified as a temporary position with ANEW. This position will conclude on September 1st 2026.
POSITION TITLE: Temporary Program Coordinator
Reporting to the Program Manager II the Program Coordinator will be responsible for construction boot camps targeted toward youth ages 14-21 in order to explore construction career pathways. The Youth Exploration Program serves students who have an IEP, a 504 plan, or any disability The goal of the program is to introduce construction career pathways to in-school youth. The program
coordinator will facilitate pre-apprenticeship boot camps throughout the region that introduce students to trade pathways and develop essential work-readiness skills, including professional development, financial literacy, emotional intelligence, and self-advocacy.
A successful candidate will possess basic carpentry and woodworking skills, strong interpersonal communication skills, be committed to working with diverse populations, and lead with
compassion. This position aligns with ANEW's values of fair and culturally competent service delivery, innovation, efficient resource application, and fostering a culture of performance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Commitment to ANEW’s mission, vision, and
- Deliver basic construction/carpentry information to students via basic projects with usage of power and hand tools. Deliver and monitor shop safety
- Maintain and use program-based computerized systems, write, and review reports, and maintain accurate
- Lead students through essential skills for the workplace training and job readiness curriculum.
- Provide comprehensive project support which includes meeting and event planning, tracking activities to timelines, data entry and support, and assisting in the
management of multiple concurrent projects.
- Provide excellent customer service as needed. Develop and maintain efficient communication
- Work collaboratively/cooperatively with others on the team and individuals across the organization to develop positive working relationships with co-workers, contract managers, and the students/families
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Instruction:
• Provide instruction to students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities; promote student understanding of materials presented. Reinforce and reviews concepts and skills. Adjust tasks to suit the needs of students.
• Demonstrate the correct and practical applications with a variety of construction hand and power tools used in the construction trade industry.
• Maintain student records, including attendance, graphs data, compliance in grading information, scoring, Etc., and prepare students’ progress information.
• Ensure safety practices are being taught, understood, adhered to, and observed.
• Teach basic mathematics concepts applicable to the construction trades
Program Planning:
• Collaborate with Regional Transition Consultants, schools, and community-based organizations to identify students who have an IEP, a 504 plan, or a documented disability.
• Collaborate with DCYF/JR employees to continue programming in JR facilities.
• Coordinate activities customized to the individual student’s needs, considering the student’s skills, abilities, preferences, and interests.
• Prepare written program reports for internal management and funders.
• Conduct and track student enrollment and outreach services.
• Develop and maintain a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the program and to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop educational activities that include workplace readiness, self-advocacy, and job exploration relating to apprenticeship pathways and opportunities.
Program Leadership:
• Successfully execute the Youth Exploration Program, related activities, and workplace readiness in accordance with ANEW’s mission and contract deliverables.
• Present to a variety of audiences to educate them on the Youth Exploration Programs.
• Plan Youth Exploration Curriculum. Deliver curriculum and supervise student participants during Exploration workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
- MINIMUM / REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• 4+ years of experience working in Program Coordination, specifically in workforce development, education, construction trades or support services required.
• Experience and comfort working with power and hand tools, as well as the ability to instruct young people on proper usage of power and hand tools is required.
• Knowledge of basic carpentry skills, OSHA 10 and shop safety required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Services, Youth Development, Social Work, or related field highly preferred.
• Experience managing classrooms or groups of young people with IEP, 504 plans, and
students with documented disabilities.
• Experience providing employment and workforce development workshops for young adults.
• Experience working with people in an educational environment including school administration, staff, parents, and others.
• Commitment to DEI values and understanding of equity and social justice principles and how they can be applied internally and in the field.
- Ability to effectively engage in and sustain relationships with people from diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Ability to assess and resolve situations using a flexible approach.
- Ability to consistently maintain professional composure and tact, patience, and courtesy.
- Skill in developing and maintaining an effective, collaborative, and positive staff environment.
- Must be detail oriented and able to complete multiple tasks accurately and in a timely
- Proficiency with business software applications including Microsoft Window, Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, ).
- Comfort with learning new digital technologies and engaging with colleagues on efforts to improve internal systems and
- Strong oral and written communications
- Demonstrated experience researching, compiling, analyzing, and reviewing
- Skill in synthesizing a variety of
- Experience writing progress and project
- Flexibility and adaptability in working with a growing non-profit.
- Strong communication and administrative skills with a proven track record of managing multiple
Experience in working with collaborative partnerships.
- Ability to safely and legally operate a large passenger van, and/or other company passenger
- Criminal background screening through WA OSPI & WA State Patrolbackground checking system
- Ability to work flexible schedule to include evening, overnights and or weekends
- Must provide documents that verify identity and employment authorization within 3 business days of employment
- A requirement of this position is driving company vehicles, a valid U.S. Driver's license and proof of insurability is required.
Conditions of Employment/Requirements
WORK LOCATION: ANEW Tukwila Training Center and multiple Satellite locations as assigned in the Puget Sound Region. This position is 100% in-person without the option of remote work.
WORK SCHEDULE: This is a full-time, temporary non- exempt position. Regular workweek is 40 hours, Monday through Friday 7:30am-3:30pm. Evenings, weekends, and travel is required and expected.
WORK LOCATION: Tukwila WA, and other Satellite locations as communicated.
This position is classified as at-will, meaning either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advanced notice.
This position is classified as a temporary position with ANEW. This position will conclude on September 1st 2026.
Compensation:
This position is a paid non-exempt position with a pay rate of $33.17-$35.21 per hour. Which means that this position is eligible for overtime pay.
BENEFITS
The person in this position is expected to serve a 90-day probation period. Benefits will not be included
until and unless the position is made permanent. This position is not expected to be made permanent upon the final day of work which is 09/01/2026.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
The final applicant will be selected by way of a competitive process which will include interviewing and professional reference checks. Please apply online at https://anew1.bamboohr.com/careers
to be considered for this role.
ANEW is committed to being accessible to all. For accommodation applying, please email [email protected]
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
o Physical Requirements:
· Prolonged periods standing and walking.
· Ability to occasionally lift and carry items up to 65 pounds (e.g., capentrycarpentry materials, supplies, tools, equipment and projects).
· Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard construction & carpentry equipment (e.g., bench saws, and etc.).
· Visual acuity to read printed and digital documents for extended periods.
· Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Work Environment:
· Typical shop/open bay environment with high noise levels .
· Standard business hours apply; occasional extended hours may be required based on workload or deadlines.
· Position may involve occasional meetings or collaboration in conference rooms or virtual settings.