Assistant Program Manager, Construction

Greater Good Charities is a 501(c)(3) global nonprofit organization that works to help people, pets, and the planet by mobilizing in response to need and amplifying the good. To date, we have provided over $1B in aid, expertise, and funding in 121 countries in support of this mission.

Position overview:

Construction Assistant Program Managers facilitate all GGC Construction Team tasks in support of Program Managers. They will be in the field approximately 45% of the work year, renovating, scouting, and coaching GGC shelter partners. While not in the field, Construction Assistant Program Managers work with managers to design, budget, and plan jobs. As part of this, they will work on all permitting, ordering, project logistics, travel logistics, and scheduling. They will also work on these same tasks on our coaching projects.

Responsibilities:

Construction Assistant Program Managers will be primarily responsible for ensuring that each project's construction methods and materials are appropriate and that all materials are ordered in time for each project. This position will require frequent travel for renovation projects, shelter scouting, and shelter consulting. Travel is generally, but not limited to, 45% of the work year. Assistant Program Managers will be expected to learn how to drive both Rescue Rebuild vehicles: a pickup truck w/ 24’ bumper-pull trailer and an 18’ box truck. On job sites, the Construction Assistant Program Manager will participate in construction duties, supervise volunteers, and assist with ongoing planning and estimating for other upcoming projects. When not traveling, this staff member will be required to help with project design, planning, logistics, consulting duties, shelter, partner, and vendor communication and accounting. When not completing the tasks mentioned above, this staff member will assist with administrative tasks, including, but not limited to, volunteer management, job-related storytelling, writing, and keeping project and consulting budgets up to date.

Required Qualifications:

• Construction knowledge or be willing to learn construction techniques.
• Excellent computer skills and willingness to learn CAD design and computer rendering.
• Must be self-motivated, accountable, and resourceful.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Dedication to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Commitment to the mission of Greater Good Charities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to be highly flexible in performance of their duties.

Environmental/Working Conditions:

• Approximately 45% in the field performing construction duties.
• 55% combo remote from home and remote from manager’s residence (if local to a manager).

Physical Requirements:

• Person must be in good physical condition to perform the field duties required.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs repeatedly.

Benefits include 13 paid national holidays, sick leave, paid vacation, parental leave, 401K, life insurance, medical, dental, and vision benefits.