Solar Training Residential Program Director

Knobelsdorff Electric Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Knobelsdorff Electric Inc. in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Residential Program Manager to oversee the Evolution Solar training program. The role involves coordinating with instructional and facilities teams, managing housing operations, and supporting participant success across cohorts.

You will supervise orientation, schedules, and safety while fostering teamwork and accountability, with travel up to 70% and onsite work at the Oglesby site during cohorts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in residential program management, workforce development, social services, education, correctional reentry, or related fields.
• Strong ability to build rapport and maintain professional boundaries with adult learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience managing residential or group-living environments (e.g., campus housing, job corps, workforce camps, transitional housing, etc.).
• Exceptional communication, de-escalation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to maintain structure, accountability, and safety while fostering an encouraging environment.
• Comfortable working in a setting that includes physical labor training and industrial construction culture.
• Experience working with system impacted or equity eligible populations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day program execution and coordinate with instructional and facilities teams.
• Oversee participant orientation, check-in, schedules, house rules, and housing-related records.
• Coordinate facility maintenance, safety checks, and residential needs with support teams.
• Build a positive cohort culture focused on teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and career readiness.
• Provide one-on-one coaching, conflict resolution, behavior redirection, and non-clinical support.
• Partner with Evolve Foundation staff to integrate life skills and resources into the participant experience.
• Coordinate with instructors and operational teams to support training, scheduling, attendance, transportation, logistics, and communication.
• Enforce safety protocols, residential policies, behavioral expectations, and incident reporting.

Job description

Knobelsdorff Electric Inc. in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Residential Program Manager to oversee the Evolution Solar training program. The role involves coordinating with instructional and facilities teams, managing housing operations, and supporting participant success across cohorts.

You will supervise orientation, schedules, and safety while fostering teamwork and accountability, with travel up to 70% and onsite work at the Oglesby site during cohorts.