Traveling Workforce Development Trainer – Technical Skills

Progress Residential®; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Progress Residential seeks a Workforce Development Trainer to deliver the Technical Skills Academy and other programs for frontline employees. The role requires 50-75% travel, with office-based work when not traveling, and a focus on building competency and knowledge across distances.

You will develop engaging training content, evaluate programs, and partner with Service Managers to address nationwide learning needs. Strong communication and tech skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in general trades, HVAC, construction and maintenance.
• Knowledge of adult learning theories and learning and development best practices.
• Experience implementing instructional materials in a variety of media preferred.
• Must be flexible to deliver training in a variety of formats: classroom, virtual, on-the-job, synchronous, asynchronous, etc.
• The ability to describe technical concepts in a way that makes them easily understandable, digestible, and relatable.
• Technical aptitude and demonstrated experience leveraging learning technologies and tools that integrate with and support learning activities.
• Experience demonstrating the effectiveness of learning solutions through measurement, analysis, and reporting required.
• Effective communication and presentation skills with proficiency in MS Office, Canva, and other technologies.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and initiative to create innovative programs and drive national outcomes, balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate skill-based curriculums to support the growth and development of front-line trade employees.
• Provide subject matter expertise in the development of training content aligned with training best practices.
• Develop strong relationships with Service Managers and market leaders to understand specific business learning needs.
• Evaluate current training programs and skills throughout the front-line population and suggest modifications that enhance the learners' performance as well as the learning experience and skills advancement.
• Test various learning technologies and solutions to improve learning engagement, development of talent, retention, and behavior change.
• Gather learning data and analyze and communicate training effectiveness and impact.

Skills

Adult learning theories

Instructional materials

Multiple training formats

Technical aptitude

MS Office & Canva

Communication skills

Public speaking

Learning technologies

Learning data analysis

Tools

MS Office

Canva

Job description

Progress Residential seeks a Workforce Development Trainer to deliver the Technical Skills Academy and other programs for frontline employees. The role requires 50-75% travel, with office-based work when not traveling, and a focus on building competency and knowledge across distances.

You will develop engaging training content, evaluate programs, and partner with Service Managers to address nationwide learning needs. Strong communication and tech skills are essential.