IT Technical Trainer

Global Connections To Employment, Inc.; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connections to Employment (GCE) seeks an IT Technical Trainer to deliver high-quality instruction and hands-on training to abilIT participants. You will guide learners through the IT curriculum, adhere to daily lesson plans, and create an engaging environment that builds technical skills, confidence, and career readiness for IT roles.

Qualified applicants have an Associate's degree in IT or related field and at least two years of IT experience; certification options are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in IT, cybersecurity, computer science, or related field.
• Minimum of two years of professional IT experience.
• May substitute education/experience.
• Certifications such as CompTIA A+/Network+/Security+ preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with vocational implications of disabilities.
• Skilled in curriculum development and lesson planning.
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality IT instruction and hands-on training.
• Guide participants through assigned IT curriculum and daily lesson plans.
• Create an engaging learning environment that supports skill development and career readiness.
• Represent GCE professionally and contribute to workforce development services.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Curriculum development

Lesson planning

IT knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Associate's degree in IT or related field

Tools

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Security+

Job description

Overview

Global Connections to Employment (GCE) is a nationwide team providing jobs for people with significant disabilities, including our war-wounded veterans. Since its establishment in 1986, GCE has helped match team members to fulfilling careers, from custodial services to facilities maintenance and food services, plus other business lines in between. Working with customers from the U.S. military, commercial business and community partners - as well as federal, state and local governments - GCE is one of the country's largest private employers of persons with disabilities. Learn more at GCE.org.

Overview

The IT Technical Trainer is responsible for delivering high-quality technical instruction and hands-on training to participants enrolled in the abilIT program. This role guides participants through an assigned IT curriculum, follows established daily lesson plans, and creates an engaging learning environment that supports skill development and career readiness. The position plays a key role in helping participants build the technical skills, confidence, and professional competencies needed to pursue employment in the IT field. The Technical Trainer is expected to represent GCE professionally and contribute to the organization's reputation for delivering high-quality workforce development services.

Role Requirements:

• Associate's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Educator in IT, or related degree.
• Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in the Information Technology (IT) field.
• May substitute equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification(s) in CompTIA credentials such as A+, Network+, Security+ or other industry recognized credential are preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with the vocational implications of various disabling conditions.
• Skilled in curriculum development and lesson planning.
• Must possess a valid driver's license in the state they reside, have a satisfactory driving record, and be insurable under corporate policy.

Physical Requirements:

May travel to and from various locations and buildings throughout the year and in various weather conditions. Most work will take place indoors. Will work with cleaning chemicals. Will be required to follow the Emergency Operations Work Assignment per customer requirements. Schedules are subject to change.

While performing this job's duties, the team member is regularly required to bend, crouch, walk, climb stairs and ladders, reach above head, and lift up to 40 pounds. Must be able to assist in lifting equipment and move furniture when necessary; will occasionally be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds.

The mental demands, physical demands, and environmental factors described here are representative of those that a team member must meet to perform the essential functions of the job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Global Connections to Employment, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED