BPI or Weatherization Lead Trainer; s

Location

On-site (Portland, OR)

Contractor (Interested in a full-time position? Check out our BPI Lead Trainer & Facility Manager)

Ener City Collaborative (ECC) is a nonprofit that began its work in 2022. ECC provides education and job training opportunities for BIPOC at the frontline of climate change, helping them identify, understand, and pursue their contribution to a clean energy future by:
1) building a diversified workforce of clean energy residential contractors
2) increasing community health by improving the durability, resiliency, and indoor air quality of people's homes, and
3) increasing training for minority contractors and community members to help them better understand the intersection between a healthy home and an energy efficient home.

Executive Director and Program Manager

Ener City Collaborative is seeking one Building Performance Institute (BPI) certified trainer and one trainer versed in weatherization techniques and best practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building science, energy auditing, and hands‑on field experience, along with exceptional instructional skills in facilitating engaging, hands‑on learning in both classroom and field settings. ECC believes in co‑teaching; our ideal trainers will be able to learn from and support other trainers by leading/facilitating train‑the‑trainer sessions, mentorship, and curriculum revision.

• Deliver engaging and effective culturally specific training sessions for BPI BA‑T and BA‑P candidates, including classroom instruction, hands‑on demonstrations, mentoring, and field training.
• Co‑teach effectively by collaborating with fellow trainers to plan, deliver, and assess instruction in a shared classroom and field environments.
• Ensure compliance with BPI standards and protocols throughout the training and proctoring process.
• Manage the set‑up and breakdown of mock‑ups for insulation & air‑sealing techniques and associated hands‑on weatherization training.
• Teach hands‑on weatherization techniques and best practices.
• Proctor written and field exams in accordance with BPI proctor guidelines.
• Provide constructive feedback to students to help them succeed in certification exams.
• Maintain accurate training records and submit required documentation to Ener City Collaborative and BPI.
• In‑depth knowledge of industry trends, BPI standards, and advancements in building performance.
• Assist in curriculum development and updates as needed.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for students of varying experience levels.
• Be a steward of the training center, which may involve any combination of the following responsibilities: managing the facility, preparing the space and equipment, maintaining equipment, cleaning up the space, managing the daily flow of training.
• Manage and reset hands‑on modules between trainings.
• Maintain equipment, ensuring tools are calibrated to BPI standards.
• Build vendor list and maintain relationships with vendors that would donate materials for training.

$85-$100/hr

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and proof of industry certifications to Victoria James at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Applications are received on a rolling basis. Please submit the following materials to apply for this position (PDF format only please).

Ener City Collaborative is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages applications from diverse candidates.

In your cover letter please answer the following prompts:

Why are you interested in this position that mainly serves frontline and BIPOC communities?

Please tell us how your experience prepares you to excel in this position.

• 4+ years of experience in building science principles, residential construction, energy auditing, combustion safety, diagnostic testing, and indoor air quality AND/OR 4+ years experience installation in insulation, air‑sealing, ventilation, ducting, duct sealing, and other weatherization techniques.
• Hands‑on experience using the following to diagnose residential home issues: blower doors, duct blasters, combustion analyzers,…