Solar Installation Instructor Trainee: Train-to-Teach in Clean Tech

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

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