About this role

Job Details: Job Location: 1534 - San Jose, CA 95112, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $29.50 - $32.64 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED.
1 year of supervisory experience leading young adults, OR;

Equivalent experience that demonstrates the ability to work in team-oriented settings and lead others

1 year of work experience in any of the following areas: waste materials recovery, edible food recovery, zero waste community outreach, composting, or similar.
Proficiency in using tools/safety equipment appropriate for various work projects.
The ability to solve problems in the field with minimal assistance.
Strong commitment to improving the quality of life for urban youth.
The ability to use, and teach others to use, power and hand tools safely.
Knowledge of safe work practices and first aid/CPR.
The ability to maintain detailed records and documentation.
Customer Service Experience - able to identify and resolve customer concerns.
Computer literate.

Driving Record and Requirements: If the position is offered and accepted, candidates must submit a copy of their DMV drivers record. The candidate also must possess and continue to maintain a valid California Class C drivers license and a clean driving record.

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in the United States. Please be informed that San Jose Conservation Corps + Charter School will NOT sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

Medical Verification: State law requires all employees working with youth to provide medical verification of negative tuberculosis test results within the last year. Employees will also be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Background Check and Fingerprinting: If the position is offered and accepted, candidates will be required to undergo Live Scan Fingerprinting as well as a background check, which includes a state and federal criminal history record check.

Drug Screen: If the position is offered and accepted, candidates will be required to undergo and pass a 5-panel drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications

Bi-lingual (English and any other language)
2 years of driving experience
Supervisory experience in a non-profit on-the-job training program or conservation corps / Youth Build setting

San Jose Conservation Corps + Charter School is a safe, inclusive environment that welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We strongly encourage individuals from marginalized or underrepresented groups to apply. We understand that some applicants may feel discouraged when they see a long list of job requirements and do not meet every single criteria - we urge you to apply nonetheless. At SJCC+CS, we do not seek a "perfect" candidate because we believe in our core values of Respect, Education and Development, Safety, Empathy, and Equity and Inclusion. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference, passionate about our mission, and dedicated to our values, we invite you to apply. Join us in creating a culture of excellence and transformational change.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

- High School Diploma or GED.

- 1 year of supervisory experience leading young adults, OR;

Equivalent experience that demonstrates the ability to work in team-oriented settings and lead others

- 1 year of work experience in any of the following areas: waste materials recovery, edible food recovery, zero waste community outreach, composting, or similar.

- Proficiency in using tools/safety equipment appropriate for various work projects.

- The ability to solve problems in the field with minimal assistance.

- Strong commitment to improving the quality of life for urban youth.

- The ability to use, and teach others to use, power and hand tools safely.

- Knowledge of safe work practices and first aid/CPR.

- The ability to maintain detailed records and documentation.

- Customer Service Experience - able to identify and resolve customer concerns.

- Computer literate.

Driving Record and Requirements : If the position is offered and accepted, candidates must submit a copy of their DMV drivers record. The candidate also must possess and continue to maintain a valid California Class C drivers license and a clean driving record.

Employment Eligibility : Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in the United States. Please be informed that San Jose Conservation Corps + Charter School will NOT sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

Medical Verification : State law requires all employees working with youth to provide medical verification of negative tuberculosis test results within the last year. Employees will also be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Background Check and Fingerprinting : If the position is offered and accepted, candidates will be required to undergo Live Scan Fingerprinting as well as a background check, which includes a state and federal criminal history record check.

Drug Screen : If the position is offered and accepted, candidates will be required to undergo and pass a 5-panel drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications

- Bi-lingual (English and any other language)

- 2 years of driving experience

- Supervisory experience in a non-profit on-the-job training program or conservation corps / Youth Build setting