Solar Installation Instructor Trainee - Clean Tech Accelerator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title Solar Installation Instructor Trainee
- Clean Tech Accelerator

Department Workforce Development

Reports ToCoordinator, Workforce Development

Positions Supervised None

Pay GradeG-6

Employment Class Regular Salaried EEO Class2-Professionals

Driver Status No

At Goodwill Columbus, we believe in the power of work to transform lives. Our mission is to create pathways to independence and economic mobility through growth-oriented employment. Guided by our core values—Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Owner’s Mindset, we strive to make a lasting impact in our community.

The purpose of the Solar Installation Instructor Trainee position is to participate in the Goodwill Clean Tech Accelerator (GCTA) Train-the-Trainer (T3) Program.

The Instructor Trainee will shadow two student training cohorts taught by a training partner and will complete trainingrequiredto become certified to deliver instruction within the GCTA program.

• Supporting classroom and lab instruction in solar installation and solar electrical systems.
• Leading and facilitating
  
  Career Fundamentals and Work Readiness training modules.
• Assistinginestablishinga productive learning environment for students
• In addition to instructional responsibilities, the Instructor Trainee willassistin building andmaintainingrelationships with employers in solar, construction, and clean-tech industries to support job placement opportunities for program graduates.

• Deliver technical solar training curricula to trainees (students) from diverse backgrounds
• Lead and teach classroom/lab workshop instruction
• Identifyadditionaltraining needs and opportunities for trainees
• Serve as a leader and a role model,demonstrating high values, and mentoring junior staff members
• Lead orassistin on-site solar and solar electrical installation work
• Communicate regularly withmanagerandteam, including providing feedback and sharing successes/challenges inorder to ensure team coordination, cooperation, and collaboration; a happy, productive work environment; and achievement of annual goals
• Build andmaintainrelationships with employers to support graduate job placement in aligned industries.
• Other job duties as assigned

An equivalent combination of education,training,and experience will be considered.

OSHA Certified Preferred

Minimum 2 years of experience in residential solar electric system installation / troubleshooting and minimum of 1 year leading an installation crew preferred.

An aptitude for mechanical and technical content canlikely transfer through self-study from fields such as electricians, power line workers, networking, electrical engineering technologists,orelectro-mechanicalengineeringtechnologists.

• Ability to manage and keep attention of a cohort of trainees during8 hour training sessions
• Passion for Goodwill’s (GW) mission related to renewable energy, community development, and helping families and communities in need
• Highly reliable, accountable, and detail-oriented
• Self-starter and ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills (ability to work well with co-workers, and ability torepresentGW positively)
• Strong teamwork, organizational, multi-tasking, and decision-making skills
• MUST be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background screen

The training program is designed to ensure that the Instructor Trainee is fully prepared and certified to deliver high-quality technical training within the GCTA program. The training provided to the Instructor Trainee includes:course content & admin sessions, shadowing,…