Maritime Training Center Lead & Instructor

Alaska Manufacturing Extension Partnership; Alaska; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave accrual

Retirement benefits

Health benefits

Travel to remote locations

Tuition waivers for dependents

Job summary

Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC), a division of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, seeks an AVTEC Instructor to lead the Alaska Maritime Training Center (AMTC). You will oversee program development, delivery, and the use of simulation training technologies, while supervising a team of instructors and advisory committees.

You will participate in AVTEC leadership and help advance workforce training across Alaska, ensuring high-quality instruction and alignment with state

Qualifications

• Knowledge of teaching, training, research, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods.
• Ability to influence, motivate, and adapt leadership styles.
• Clear and effective oral presentations and listening skills.
• Clear, concise written communication for diverse audiences.
• Experience planning, distributing, and monitoring work; evaluating performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, development, and delivery of AVTEC training programs and optimize use of training technologies.
• Supervise six full-time Instructors and adjunct instructors; manage maritime advisory board and projects.
• Lead the AMTC operations and contribute to AVTEC leadership team.
• Manage department budget, staffing, and space/equipment needs; coordinate contract training and scheduling.
• Engage with diverse industry stakeholders to expand AVTEC’s presence and recruit students.

Skills

Education and Training

Leadership

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Human Resources Management

Education

Bachelor-level substitution: bachelor's degree in applicable field; two years journey-level trade experience; two years adult training experience

Industry certification substitution: professional certification in applicable field; two years journey-level trade experience; two years training program development experience

Job description

Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC), a division of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, seeks an AVTEC Instructor to lead the Alaska Maritime Training Center (AMTC). You will oversee program development, delivery, and the use of simulation training technologies, while supervising a team of instructors and advisory committees.

You will participate in AVTEC leadership and help advance workforce training across Alaska, ensuring high-quality instruction and alignment with state