Part Time Program Support - Construction Ready

Program Support Contractor

Construction Ready

Part-Time | Field-Based

Position Summary

Construction Ready is a nonprofit workforce development organization that prepares students for careers in the skilled construction trades through hands-on training, industry-recognized credentials, career exploration, and industry engagement. We partner with schools, educators, and industry to strengthen construction education programs and build a strong, sustainable talent pipeline.

Construction Ready is seeking a Director of Program Support

to support and strengthen construction education programs in schools. This is a hands-on, field-based position that works directly with educators, students, school leaders, and construction industry partners to ensure high-quality program implementation and continued program growth.

The ideal candidate has hands-on construction experience, strong relationship-building skills, and a passion for developing the future construction workforce. Experience in education, teaching, training, or school-based programs is strongly preferred.

Scope of Work

• Support, and strengthen Construction Ready programs in High Schools in Northeast Georgia and the Metro Atlanta area.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with teachers, administrators, students, and industry partners.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned schools and programs, providing ongoing communication, technical assistance, and on-site support.

• Coach and mentor construction instructors in curriculum implementation, classroom instruction, hands-on learning, and program development.

• Provide guidance on the safe and proper use of construction tools and equipment and support schools in maintaining safe, effective classroom and lab environments.

• Assist educators with hands-on construction activities, demonstrations, projects, and student builds as needed.

• Support high school programs with NCCER curriculum, Industry Certification preparation, documentation, and continuous program improvement.

• Assist teachers and students with implementation and use of the Construction Ready Digital Platform

  , including AI Career Coach, career exploration, training resources, student engagement, and reporting.

• Develop relationships with local construction companies and industry professionals and connect them with schools and students.

• Identify opportunities for industry engagement, including classroom speakers, demonstrations, mentoring, jobsite experiences, career events, and other work-based learning opportunities.

• Lead and support instructor cohort groups and encourage collaboration and sharing of best practices among educators.

• Support schools and students participating in Skills Challenges, CareerEXPO, competitions, and other Construction Ready events.

• Coordinate with Construction Ready staff to ensure consistent program delivery and alignment with organizational goals.

• Track school visits, program participation, teacher and student engagement, accomplishments, challenges, and follow-up needs.

• Identify opportunities to improve program effectiveness, expand student participation, and strengthen relationships among schools, Construction Ready, and industry.

• Represent Construction Ready professionally at schools, meetings, industry events, and community activities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Hands-on construction experience required.
• Teaching, instructional, training, or school-based experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience in construction education, career and technical education, workforce development, or youth-serving programs preferred.
• Knowledge of construction tools, equipment, jobsite safety, and hands-on construction practices.
• Ability to effectively coach, mentor, and support educators.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to develop productive relationships with educators, school leaders, students, and construction industry professionals.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple schools, programs, and priorities.
• Self-motivated, dependable, responsive, and able to work independently in a field-based environment.
• Comfortable using technology and digital platforms for communication, training, coordination, and reporting.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Preferred Characteristics

Successful candidates will demonstrate a genuine passion for the construction industry and the development of its future workforce. The Director of Program Support should be a proactive, solutions-oriented individual who is willing to go the extra mile to support educators, students, industry partners, and Construction Ready programs. Current or Former Construction Teacher preferred.

Physical and Travel Requirements

This position requires regular travel to schools, program sites, industry partners, and events. Reliable transportation is required, and approved mileage and travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with Construction Ready policies.

The position requires the ability to lift and move construction materials and equipment weighing approximately 30–40 pounds and the ability to work comfortably in classrooms, construction labs, shops, gyms, event spaces, and other hands-on learning environments. Occasional early mornings, evenings, long days, and weekends may be required for events and student activities.

Why Join Construction Ready?

The Program Support Contractor plays a direct role in strengthening construction education and preparing the next generation of skilled professionals. This position provides the opportunity to use construction knowledge and experience to support educators, create meaningful opportunities for students, connect schools with industry, and help build the future construction workforce.