Entrepreneurship Workforce Trainer and Content Developer (Part Time)

Salt Lake Community College; Utah; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College invites an Instructor to teach a comprehensive course for skilled tradespeople transitioning to business ownership. The role blends hands-on experience with adult education, guiding students through legal compliance, startup financial modeling, field service operations, and marketing to develop launch-ready business plans.

The candidate will deliver interactive lessons, provide real-world examples, simplify business jargon for an adult audience, and track enrollment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years owning or managing a service-based or trades company.
• Experience in corporate training, adult education, or community workshop instruction.
• Baccalaureate or Graduate degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship or related field (preferred).
• Three or more years of teaching/training experience, including adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver interactive lessons on starting and scaling a service-based trade business.
• Provide real-world examples of field service workflows, client management, and pricing structures.
• Translate complex business and financial terms into accessible language for tradespeople.
• Track and record student enrollment and progress.
• Guide students in analyzing feasibility, startup costs, and profitability.
• Demonstrate setup and use of modern operational software (scheduling, quoting, invoicing).
• Review and provide feedback on student business plans throughout the term.

Skills

Experience owning or managing a trade/

Education

Business/Entrepreneurship degree

Tools

Job scheduling software

Quoting software

Invoicing apps

Job description

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment; new employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary

We are seeking a knowledgeable and dynamic Instructor to teach a comprehensive course designed for skilled tradesmen and experienced workers looking to transition into business ownership. The ideal candidate will possess a mix of hands‑on experience running a service‑based business and a passion for adult education. They will guide students through the mechanics of legal compliance, startup financial modeling, field service operations, and tactical marketing. The ultimate goal is helping each student develop, refine, and present a launch‑ready business plan.

Instruction and Lesson Delivery

• Deliver interactive lessons on starting and scaling a service‑based trade business.
• Provide real‑world examples of field service workflows, client management, and pricing structures.
• Adapt complex business and financial jargon into simple terms accessible to tradesmen.
• Track and keep records of student enrollment and progress.

Financial and Operational Guidance

• Guide students in analyzing business concept feasibility to minimize risk.
• Direct exercises on calculating exact startup costs and setting profitable labor rates.
• Teach students how to read and interpret basic cash flow projections, profit & loss layouts, and balance sheets.
• Demonstrate the setup and implementation of modern operational software (e.g., job scheduling, quoting, invoicing apps).

Mentorship and Final Evaluations

• Review, critique, and provide actionable feedback on student business plans throughout the term.

Core Competencies

• Deep understanding of local small‑business legal structures (LLCs, sole proprietorships, licenses, business insurance).
• Strong literacy in small business finance, job costing, and standard book‑keeping concepts.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills tailored to a diverse adult demographic.
• Technical comfort with modern field‑service management platforms and presentation software.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of firsthand experience owning or managing a service‑based or trades company.
• Prior experience in corporate training, adult education, or community workshop instruction.
• Baccalaureate or Graduate degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, or a closely related trade field is preferred; professional certifications, specific documented training, and additional related work experience may be substituted for education on a two‑for‑one year basis.
• Three or more years of teaching/training experience, including experience with adult learners.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.