Traveling Workforce Trainer: Front-Line Tech Skills

Progress Residential®; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Ongoing learning & development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Progress Residential is seeking a Workforce Development Trainer to drive Progress Residential University’s Technical Skills Academy and other development programs for frontline employees. The role requires frequent travel (50–75%) and office-based work when not traveling, with emphasis on building training content and measuring impact across markets.

You will collaborate with Service Managers to tailor learning solutions, test new technologies, and deliver engaging training across formats to

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

Trades experience

Adult learning theory

Instructional design

Flexible formats

Tech communication

Learning tech tools

Measurement & analytics

MS Office

Canva

Presentation skills

Energy & initiative

Tools

MS Office

Canva

Job description

Progress Residential is seeking a Workforce Development Trainer to drive Progress Residential University’s Technical Skills Academy and other development programs for frontline employees. The role requires frequent travel (50–75%) and office-based work when not traveling, with emphasis on building training content and measuring impact across markets.

You will collaborate with Service Managers to tailor learning solutions, test new technologies, and deliver engaging training across formats to