The Coordinator’s duties will include but not be limited to the following:

• Sign up of new apprentices- to include union membership (when applicable) and explanation of expectations, Work Progress Reports, class schedule, policies/procedures and standards.

• Mentoring of new apprentices- to include weekly check-ins in their first 6 weeks or so and at least monthly after that.

• Follow up and management of Journey Retrainee members- to include checking in with them and their employer to see what skills we need to work with them on.

• Scheduling classes to include 4 blocks (Mon-Fri) per school year (September-May) and at least 4 Saturdays per calendar year of journey retrainee/STAR classes. Making sure curriculum, tools and materials are lined up.

• Working with union contractors to make sure we are reaching out to relevant manufacturers and putting on relevant STAR training. Scheduling 3 or more manufacturer certifications/seminars per calendar year. (Protectall, Tarkett, Nora, Mondo, ETC)

• Attending job/recruitment fairs as scheduled (approximately 5 per calendar year)

• Working with admin staff to get ready for monthly JATC meetings (last Wednesday of each month)

• Work with admin staff, apprentices and training agents to make sure Work Progress Reports are in timely (due 1st, late 10th)

• Work with admin staff to make sure employer re-rate evaluations are received back timely (around 15th of the month)

• Recruitment of members to attend at least their 24 hours for STAR. A well trained membership is vital to the survival of this Union!

• Work with admin staff to plan and implement annual STAR awards- to include getting donations for swag/prizes and possibly relevant industry professionals to speak/attend event.

• Making sure all purchases are documented and paperwork/receipts turned in to admin staff weekly

• Responsible for turning in time for Coordinator and other instructors. (Every other Monday at the latest).

Long Term Goals

• Recruit women into our trade through apprenticeship!

• Implement new Journey Certification

• Implement turf training once or more a year

• Work to implement IUPAT International Floor Covering Curriculum into our program

• Assist in developing a Mentor program where we team members up with apprentices and new members.

Hours

• 16 hours per week for Coordinator duties (Thursday and Friday).  Hours and days are subject to change depending on required meetings, job fairs, and events.

• Block training: 45 hours per block (40 hours, plus 1 hour/day OT for prep).

• Saturday classes: 9 hours overtime.

Benefits (Per Floor Covering CBA)

• Vacation/PTO/Sick Leave: Included in wage. All other per Oregon Sick Leave Law

• Vehicle use: Per CBA including mileage

• Cell Phone: Monthly reimbursement at agreed upon rate

• IUPAT Membership: Employee must remain an IUPAT Local 1236 member in good standing during the course of employment.

The Apprenticeship Committee will be conducting interviews Wednesday November 19th. If you are interested, please submit a resume and a cover letter addressing the following points:

• What unique skills and abilities do you have that make you a great candidate to oversee our apprentice and journey training?

• Explain a strategy you think could help encourage journey installers to attend continuing education classes (STAR).

• How does this opportunity fit into your work/home life situation?

• Imagine you are drafting a flyer for a recruitment event for local high school students. What would you say to encourage them to enter our apprenticeship?

Two ways to submit your cover letter and resume:

• Email floorjatc@iupatdc5.org with cover letter and resume attached.

• Submit your materials online (form below).