Workforce Trainee, Green

About Evergreen Goodwill

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life‑changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career‑ready and can support themselves and their families.

The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job‑training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, services and skills they need — because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive and successful organization.

This job posting is only for participants of King County's Jump Start Program in partnership with Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington. Please DO NOT apply if you are not a part of this program.

Title: Green Jobs Workforce Trainee, Jump Start Program

Department: Mission Advancement

Reports to: Sector Navigator, Green Jobs

Supervises: N/A

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non‑Exempt

Pay Rate: $25.00/hour

Employment Type: Temporary, during Jump Start Program

Duration: Up to 240 hours total (completed in 6 weeks/full‑time or 12 weeks/part‑time)

Benefits: This is a temporary, program‑based role and is ineligible.

The Green Jobs Workforce Trainee is a temporary, paid, work‑based learning role for Jump Start participants placed with a clean energy or skilled‑trades employer partner. Trainees complete up to 240 hours of hands‑on, supervised work experience and participate in required Jump Start workshops. The goal of the role is to build real‑world job skills, gain resume‑building experience, and transition into unsubsidized employment or an apprenticeship pathway.

• Assisting with job site setup and cleanup, tool and materials handling, and basic inventory support
• Supporting experienced trades staff with routine tasks under supervision (electrical, HVAC, solar, weatherization, construction support, or related roles) or supporting experienced professionals in computer, phone‑based, or in‑person project management or customer service tasks within the construction or the green economy.
• Following safety procedures and participating in safety briefings and required training
• Practicing professional workplace skills including punctuality, communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving
• Attending required Jump Start workshops (including Climate 101, Clean Energy 101, and Program Enrollment/New Hire Orientation)

• Paid work experience with a participating employer partner
• Career and employment support services and navigation through the Jump Start program, including connection to hiring opportunities after completion

• Interest in green jobs and/or skilled trades career pathways (including electrical, HVAC, solar, project management, manufacturing, and related roles)
• Ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and learn on the job
• Ability to consistently show up on time and communicate schedule changes promptly
• Commitment to a respectful, inclusive workplace

• Trainees are expected to comply with all safety rules, policies, and instructions from the host site and program staff. This role does not require independent, unsupervised trade work.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and work outdoors or at active job sites (varies by host employer)
• Ability to use basic hand tools and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when applicable
• Ability to follow site safety rules at all times, and OSHA 10 certified for all field‑based roles
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
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