Corporate Trainer, Trades Training - Pool Req

Houston Community College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston City College seeks a Corporate Trainer for on-call trades training delivered at client locations. You will tailor content to client objectives and deliver sessions using manuals, exercises, and assessments.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree (NCCER certification preferred) and at least 3 years of industry or training experience. The role emphasizes adaptable teaching, professional presentation, and meeting client needs across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8 years experience may be considered in lieu of required degree; NCCER or related construction trades certification preferred.
• 3 years subject-related industry experience required; corporate/training teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide trades training to corporate clients as needed with little prior notice.
• Assess training needs with Corporate College staff.
• Customize training content and format to fit client’s objectives.
• Deliver training using materials such as texts, handouts, class exercises or assessments.
• Update and revise course content and teaching methods to stay current.
• Maintain familiarity with texts, materials, aids and techniques; adopt when appropriate.
• Attend meetings with client and Corporate College, including orientations.

Skills

Presentation skills

On-site training

Curriculum customization

Leadership

Learning theory

Tech proficiency

Diversity/inclusion

Communication skills

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

NCCER certification

Tools

None

Job description

Corporate Trainer, Trades Training - Pool Req

SUMMARY

Provide trades training to corporate clients on an on-call basis. Deliver training based on client’s needs and objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide trades training to corporate clients as needed with little prior notice.
• Assess training needs for clients in conjunction with Corporate College staff.
• Customize training content and format to fit client’s objectives.
• Deliver training using relevant training materials such as texts, handouts, class exercises or assessment tools.
• Continue to update and revise course content and teaching methodology in order to maintain currency and relevance.
• Maintain familiarity with current texts, materials, teaching aids and techniques relative to courses within the discipline and recommend their adoption when appropriate.
• Actively seek ways to improve instruction.
• Attend scheduled meetings with client and Corporate College as requested including Corporate Trainer Orientation.

Strict observance of the maintenance of accurate records, including class schedules, student rosters, 3-day attendance and grade rosters.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree required.

8 years experience may be considered in lieu of required degree Certification in construction trades (i.e., Master Welder, Master Electrician, etc), or any construction trades training certification, such as The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) preferred

EXPERIENCE

3 years subject-related industry experience required Community college, university teaching, or corporate training experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to deliver classes at the client location/facility
• Knowledge and ability to dress appropriately
• Excellent presentation skills, with demonstrated proficiency in presenting information clearly and effectively in both oral and written communication
• Ability to attend certification classes in their discipline as deemed necessary by the department in order to comply with licensing requirements
• Ability to repair, maintain and operate all relevant machines and tools
• Ability to climb a ladder to retrieve and replace materials and supplies as needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment
• Ability to teach day or evening classes at a number of sites around the city
• Ability to use current technology, including skill in a variety of computer software programs
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population
• Possess good organizational and planning skills
• Demonstrate sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment
• Self-disciplined and ability to effectively manage others
• Must be able to customize training content and format to fit client’s objectives
• Knowledge of and ability to use learning theory-motivational, perceptual, and emotional forces present in the learning process and the conditions which affect individual learning and change
• Knowledge of and ability to use theories of leadership-alternative techniques and styles for guiding, motivating, and directing individuals under various situational conditions to achieve effective performance
• Knowledge of current developments in related fields of specialization with the ability to keep up-to-date on changes in policies and procedures to maintain current working knowledge
• Ability to contribute and present innovative ideas for new curricula and programs that combine traditional schedules with new demands from industry schedules
• Ability to meet deadlines for reports and other required paper work

Ability to perform all the essential functions of this job

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

The Organization

Houston City College (HCC) is composed of 14Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country’s largest single-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team

Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
• Houston is theCulture & Culinary Capital of Texaswith more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

EEO Statement

Houston City College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Sandra B. Jacobson, J.D., M.Ed., SHRM-SCP,Interim Director of EEO and Compliance & Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environmentthat encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.

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