NYC Decarbonization Workforce Lead

Willdan Group, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Willdan Lighting & Electric seeks an Education and Workforce Development Lead in NYC to design inclusive training and career pathways that align with the program’s mission, expanding access to skills, credentials, and jobs in the clean energy economy.

The role collaborates with technical experts, community organizations, training providers, and contractors to align offerings with market demand and citywide decarbonization goals, while building capacity of building stakeholders to advance Local

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, workforce development, or public policy preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in workforce development, training, or program leadership.
• Knowledge of building science, energy efficiency, or construction trades preferred.
• Familiarity with NYC building energy policy (Local Law 97) and multifamily operations preferred.
• Experience working with co-op/condo boards or stakeholder-led decision-making bodies a plus.
• Strong track record of community partnerships and equity-centered program design.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in curriculum development, outcome tracking, and partnership management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management software, and data tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce development strategy across the program, aligning training with NYC decarbonization needs.
• Coordinate existing training opportunities to build clear learning pathways for contractors and building owners.
• Identify education gaps and co-develop new programming with providers.
• Build partnerships with MWBE firms, unions, and community organizations to expand equitable pipelines.
• Oversee curriculum development, instructor recruitment, and delivery of training on building science and energy efficiency.
• Advance two training tracks: workforce pipeline and capacity-building for building stakeholders.
• Design Building Champion training pathways for boards and property staff.
• Coordinate with partners to adapt existing curricula and avoid duplication.
• Facilitate peer learning, workshops, and cohort-based engagement models.
• Promote equitable workforce access through targeted outreach.
• Collaborate with contractor and case management teams to connect graduates with job opportunities.
• Track metrics on participation, certification, placement, and advancement; support continuous improvement.
• Represent the program in citywide coalitions and with funders for aligned training approaches.
• Implement KPIs and support audits to evaluate training quality and compliance.
• Mentor internal staff and contractors supporting workforce initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive work environment focused on innovation and learning.

Skills

Workforce strategy

Curriculum development

Partnership building

Training delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Building science

Electrification

Equity-focused design

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

PM software

Data tracking tools

Job description

Willdan Lighting & Electric seeks an Education and Workforce Development Lead in NYC to design inclusive training and career pathways that align with the program’s mission, expanding access to skills, credentials, and jobs in the clean energy economy.

The role collaborates with technical experts, community organizations, training providers, and contractors to align offerings with market demand and citywide decarbonization goals, while building capacity of building stakeholders to advance Local