Skilled Trades Trainer

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Holiday & Sick Leave

Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc. in the United States seeks a Skilled Trades Trainer to develop and deliver NCCER Core Curriculum-based training in residential construction.

You will lead classroom and hands-on instruction, emphasize safety, and prepare participants for entry-level careers. The role requires carpentry expertise, ability to work with employers for exposure to opportunities, and strong leadership to foster a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Education: HS diploma or GED required.
• NCCER certification or plan to obtain within 3 months.
• OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 preferred.
• Experience in construction with carpentry skills and multi-trade knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver NCCER Core Curriculum instruction.
• Provide safety training, tool operation, and construction math.
• Conduct hands-on skills training to reinforce classroom learning.
• Manage class prep, documentation, and record-keeping.
• Foster relationships with local employers for entry-level opportunities.
• Support field trips and industry engagement activities.

Skills

Carpentry and multi-trade knowledge

Strong communication and presentation

Student-centered instruction

Safety training & NCCER Core

Education

High School diploma or GED

NCCER certified or will acquire within 3 months

OSHA 10 certification

OSHA 30 certification preferred

Tools

CaseWorthy ATS

Job description

Job Location Opportunity Campus - Career Solutions

Job Summary: The Skilled Trades Trainer is responsible for training program participants in fundamental residential construction skills through classroom instruction, safety training, hands-on learning, and work-readiness development. This position ensures trainees gain essential knowledge in safety procedures, proper use of hand and power tools, construction match, blueprint reading, communication, employability skills, and materials handling. The Skilled Trades Trainer works closely with Skilled Trades Program Manager to maintain NCCER Core Curriculum standards, provide high-quality instruction, support trainees’ career goals, and build relationships with local construction employers to create exposure to entry-level employment opportunities. The ideal candidate is an experienced construction professional with strong carpentry skills, additional expertise in at least one other trade, and proven leadership experience. The Skilled Trades Trainer will promote a positive work environment that celebrates our vision, mission and core values of Teamwork, Respect, Uprightness and Empowerment in every action and interaction with team members, donors, customers, management and persons served.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Prepare and deliver instructional content for the NCCER Core Curriculum, ensuring alignment with NCCER standards.
• Provide training in construction safety, tool operation, construction math, blueprint reading, employability skills and related topics.
• Conduct limited hands-on skills training to reinforce classroom instructions.
• Maintain thorough and accurate class preparation.
• Establish supportive relationships with trainees to help them meet educational, personal, and career goals.
• Model professionalism, teamwork, and clear communication to foster a positive learning environment.
• Maintain composure and effectively resolve conflicts as they arise.
• Assist with all program-related administrative tasks, documentation, and record keeping.
• At the direction of program management, contact, and coordinate with local construction employers to create exposure to entry-level construction and general labor careers.
• Support field trips, job shadowing, and industry engagement activities for trainees.
• Support Goodwill mission projects as assigned, including class-led construction projects.
• Ensure safe practices and adherence to OSA and NCCER guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Education: High School diploma or GED certificate.
• NCCER certified or will acquire within three months of employment.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year experience in construction with an advanced skillset in at least 1 of the following: Rough Framing, Finish carpentry, Drywall, Electrical, Plumbing, Solar Installation, or Welding.

Knowledge / Skills

• Strong carpentry background; multi-trade knowledge highly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including presentation and public speaking.
• Ability to maintain calm, professional conduct, and manage conflict effectively.
• Understanding of construction safety, tools, equipment, and industry standards.
• Knowledge of career and technical education pathways.
• Familiarity with CaseWorthy or applicant tracking systems (ATS) for data management.
• Current and valid driver's license is required.
• Customer-focused and student-centered approach to instruction.

Preferred Education / Experience / Knowledge & Skills / Certifications & License

• OSHA 10 required.
• OSHA 30 strongly preferred.
• Additional trade certifications or instructional credentials are a plus.
• Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee's mission is to change lives through education, training, and employment.

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee's mission is to change lives through education, training, and employment.

Full-Time Benefits

• Health and Prescription Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation, Holiday, & Sick Leave, Paid Bereavement Leave, Employee Assistance Program

Part-Time Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Sick Leave, Employee Assistance Program