Job Description

Overview

Worker’s Justice Project (WJP) www.workersjustice.org was founded in 2010 to address the racial and economic injustices that low-wage immigrant workers face in New York City by building collective power to win institutional change. WJP runs two long-standing worker’s centers in Brooklyn. We promote justice and opportunity for low-wage immigrant workers in New York City by pushing for systematic enforcement and expansion of workplace protections, which include labor and occupational health and safety standards while advocating for industry-specific efforts to improve working conditions. WJP also offers skills-building training to workers in health & safety and industry-specific areas, and we educate immigrant communities about their rights in the workplace and how to exercise those rights.

WJP is a fiscally sponsored project of TSNE (www.tsne.org).

Responsibilities

The Site & Safety Training (SST) Trainer will develop and conduct 10 hours SST and 8 hours Refresher Health and Safety Trainings in English and Spanish in New York City for construction workers and other low-wage workers. These trainings are part of the Worker’s Justice Project’s programs and services for immigrant workers and day laborers.

The On-Call SST Trainer will work alongside WJP’s Construction Workers United (CWU) team, which works to strengthen and expand WJP’s membership, to win concrete, transformative workplace campaign victories, build a culture of safety in the workplace and contribute to long-term movement building in New York City and beyond.

This is an on-call position that reports to the CWU Director.

Essential Functions

• Conduct DOB-approved 10-Hour Site Safety Training (SST) and 8-Hour SST Refresher courses in both Spanish and English, tailored to the needs of immigrant construction workers, in full compliance with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) requirements. (DOB Course Codes: SST307, SST308, SST305, SCA212)
• Deliver all trainings under WJP's DOB Course Provider status (CP077), ensuring every class, sign-in/sign-out log, and completion record is conducted and documented in accordance with WJP and DOB protocols — not independently or under any other provider affiliation.
• Educate SST training participants about WJP's broader programs and services for its members, and the importance of workers organizing together to assert their workplace rights.
• Identify potential worker leaders emerging from trainings for the CWU team to follow up with, supporting their leadership development and continued engagement with the organization.
• Work closely with the Program and Training Coordinator to ensure all training documentation — attendance logs, sign-in/sign-out sheets, and completion records — is accurately collected, submitted in a timely manner, and available for funder and DOB reporting requirements.
• Develop training materials, including curricula, fact sheets, and supplementary resources, in accordance with DOB and WJP standards. All materials developed for SST or Refresher courses are considered part of WJP's official training documentation and course record, and must be submitted to and retained by WJP — they may not be used, distributed, or claimed under any other organization or training provider.
• Strictly follow all terms, requirements, and standards set by the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) and WJP for SST training delivery, documentation, and compliance, understanding that non-compliance may jeopardize WJP's DOB Course Provider status.
• Understand and comply with the fact that all trainings are subject to audit and observation, including but not limited to audits from SBS, DOB, and other funding or regulatory agencies WJP works with, as well as in-class observations conducted by CWU staff, and must be prepared to support such audits or observations at any time.
• Stay current on all DOB requirements, policy changes, and curriculum updates by participating in DOB-required seminars and webinars, and promptly communicate any relevant changes to WJP's Program and Training Coordinator.
• Implement classes using a popular education framework, with an emphasis on developing worker leaders capable of forming health and safety committees within their own workplaces.
• Foster a training environment that encourages worker participation, critical thinking, and collective action around workplace health and safety.

Perform other duties as assigned related to the provision and administration of SST and Refresher classes under WJP's DOB-approved course offerings.

Qualifications

We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.

• Active DOB/OSHA-authorized Construction Trainer, in good standing and able to demonstrate current compliance with all NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) training and certification requirements.
• Bilingual, with strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish, and the ability to confidently conduct workshops and trainings in both languages.
• Experience working with low-wage workers, immigrant communities, community-based organizations, and/or labor unions.
• Strong health and safety background, with working knowledge of occupational safety standards and regulations.
• Outstanding teaching skills, with the ability to engage adult learners from diverse educational backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to develop curricula and educational materials in alignment with DOB and organizational requirements.
• Strong organizational and program development skills, with the ability to manage documentation and reporting responsibly and on time.
• Excellent writing and communication ability.
• Strong attention to detail and consistent organizational follow-through, particularly regarding compliance documentation and recordkeeping.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and work successfully with people of diverse backgrounds, including individuals of different racial, ethnic, and class backgrounds, genders, and abilities.
• Dedication and ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends, to meet the training needs of working construction laborers.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those for this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Work is performed in an office environment and in close proximity to other workers.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to:

• There may be a need to lift and/or move materials or equipment;
• Able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions;
• Able to commute using the NYC public transportation system;
• Able to work in an open office space;
• Able to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends as needed;
• Reach; traverse; sit or stand (usually for longer periods of time); occasionally ascend/descend; and position self (to) move;
• Extended periods of time in front of a computer screen is an essential aspect of the position;
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds;
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate;
• Job is not subject to significant occupational or environmental hazards;
• Likelihood of personal injury would be relatively slight.

Compensation and Benefits

Location: Work will be primarily performed at the South Slope and Williamsburg Worker Centers/Hubs on-site and on the street and will travel periodically.

Schedule:This is an on-call role, though it is anticipated that SST courses will primarily be offered on weekends.

Compensation: The starting salary for this position is $45 - $50 / hr.

Benefits: This position is not eligible for benefits.

TSNE/WJP strives to achieve excellence through a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that embraces all of our individual and collective differences. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Middle Eastern and North African, Bilingual and/or Bicultural candidates, and LGBTQ2SIA+ candidates are encouraged to apply. We value and honor the unique talents, learning styles, and lived experiences of each individual that enrich and strengthen our workplace culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All employment conditions are based on an individual’s performance and job qualifications. TSNE/WJP prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, creed, color, religion, native language, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, race-based hairstyles, or any other protected characteristic stated by federal and state law. Regardless of any class’ protection under the law or lack thereof, TSNE/WJP celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse team of employees. It is represented in our workplace culture, and it is who we are.

TSNE/WJP's EEO statement extends to volunteers, interns, contractors, vendors, and clients.