Solar Installation Instructor Trainee - Clean Tech Accelerator

Goodwill Columbus; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Columbus is seeking a Solar Installation Instructor Trainee to join the Clean Tech Accelerator (GCTA) Train-the-Trainer program. The Instructor Trainee will shadow two student training cohorts taught by a training partner and will complete training required to become certified to deliver instruction within the GCTA program.

During training, you will support classroom and lab instruction in solar installation, lead Career Fundamentals, and help create a productive learning environment

Qualifications

• Ability to manage and keep attention of a cohort of trainees during 8 hour training sessions.
• Passion for Goodwill’s mission related to renewable energy and community development.
• Highly reliable, accountable, and detail-oriented.
• Self-starter and ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strong teamwork, organizational, multi-tasking, and decision-making skills.
• Must pass a pre-employment background screen.

Responsibilities

• Supporting classroom and lab instruction in solar installation and solar electrical systems.
• Leading and facilitating Career Fundamentals and Work Readiness training modules.
• Assisting in establishing a productive learning environment for students.
• Assist in building and maintaining relationships with employers in solar, construction, and clean-tech industries to support job placement opportunities.

Skills

Cohort management

Renewable energy passion

Reliability

Self-starter

Leadership

Teamwork

Background check

Education

OSHA Certification

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job TitleSolar Installation Instructor Trainee- Clean Tech Accelerator

DepartmentWorkforce Development

Reports ToCoordinator, Workforce Development

Positions SupervisedNone

Pay GradeG-6

Employment ClassRegularSalariedEEO Class2-Professionals

Driver StatusNo

About Goodwill Columbus

At Goodwill Columbus, we believe in the power of work to transform lives. Our mission is to create pathways to independence and economic mobility through growth-oriented employment. Guided by our core values—Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Owner’s Mindset, we strive to make a lasting impact in our community.

JobSummary

The purpose of the Solar Installation Instructor Trainee position is to participate in the Goodwill Clean Tech Accelerator (GCTA) Train-the-Trainer (T3) Program.The Instructor Trainee will shadow two student training cohorts taught by a training partner and will complete trainingrequiredto become certified to deliver instruction within the GCTA program.

Key responsibilities during this training period include:

• Supporting classroom and lab instruction in solar installation and solar electrical systems.


• Leading andfacilitatingCareer Fundamentals and Work Readiness training modules.


• Assistinginestablishinga productive learning environment for students


• In addition to instructional responsibilities, the Instructor Trainee willassistin building andmaintainingrelationships with employers in solar, construction, and clean-tech industries to support job placement opportunities for program graduates.

Essential Job Functions

• Deliver technical solar training curricula to trainees (students) from diverse backgrounds


• Lead and teach classroom/lab workshop instruction


• Identifyadditionaltraining needs and opportunities for trainees


• Serve as a leader and a role model,demonstratinghigh values, and mentoring junior staff members


• Lead orassistin on-site solar and solar electrical installation work


• Communicate regularly withmanagerandteam, including providing feedback and sharing successes/challenges inorder to ensure team coordination, cooperation, and collaboration; a happy, productive work environment; and achievement of annual goals


• Build andmaintainrelationships with employers to support graduate job placement in aligned industries.


• Other job duties as assigned

Education and Experience

An equivalent combination of education,training,and experience will be considered.

OSHA CertifiedPreferred

Minimum 2 years of experience in residential solar electric system installation / troubleshooting and minimum of 1 year leading an installation crew preferred.

An aptitude for mechanical and technical content canlikely transferthrough self-study from fields such aselectricians, power line workers, networking, electrical engineeringtechnologists,orelectro-mechanicalengineeringtechnologists.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to manage and keep attention of a cohort of trainees during8 hourtraining sessions


• Passion for Goodwill’s (GW) mission related to renewable energy, community development, and helping families and communities in need


• Highly reliable, accountable, and detail-oriented


• Self-starter and ability to work independently as well as in a team


• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills (ability to work well with co-workers, and ability torepresentGW positively)


• Strong teamwork, organizational, multi-tasking, and decision-making skills


• MUST be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background screen

The training program is designed to ensure that the Instructor Trainee is fully prepared and certified to deliver high-quality technical training within the GCTA program. The training provided to the Instructor Traineeincludes:course content & admin sessions, shadowing, mock-teach backs, co-instructor teaching & exams/evaluations.

Competencies Critical to Success at Goodwill

• Customer Focus– Build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.


• Decision Quality– Make good andtimelydecisions that keep the organization moving forward.


• Communicates Effectively -Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.


• Collaboration- Builds partnerships and works as a team to meet shared objectives

Work Environment & Conditions

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must have finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination to work on computer and related office equipment.

Must be able to stand, walk, reach, bend, balance,graspand push.

Will perform repetitive wrist,handand/or finger movement.

Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Being Part of Goodwill’s Story

• A mission-driven organization making a tangible impactinthe community.


• A team that values integrity, respect, and excellence.


• A culture focused on opportunities for professional growth and development.

Employee Acknowledgement

I understand that:

This job description provides a general summary of the position in which I am employed.The contents of this job description are jobrequirementsand, at this time, I know of no limitations which would prevent me from performing these functions with or without reasonable accommodation.I furtherunderstand that it is my responsibility to inform my supervisor at any time that I am unable to perform these functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties tobeperformedme.I maybe requiredto perform other job-related duties asrequested.

Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind, and that my employment is at-will.

I have read and understand this job description.

Employee: ____ Date: __