Director of Green Workforce Training

Solar One•New York, NY

2d•$10,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Solar One is a 501 (c) (3) organization that empowers communities in the New York City metro area to thrive in the face of the challenges brought on by climate change, and to embrace a world that is low-carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive. Originally founded in 2004 to manage Stuyvesant Cove Park, a two-acre native plant park and a small environmental education center, Solar One has grown into an award-winning organization with a thriving array of programs. Solar One's mission is to design and deliver innovative education, training, and technical assistance that fosters sustainability and resiliency in diverse urban environments. We empower learning that changes the way people think about energy, sustainability, and resilience by engaging and educating a diverse set of stakeholders and beneficiaries. Solar One’s Green Workforce program trains students in hard skills that align with the broader clean energy sector, including green construction, green building operations and maintenance, building electrification, HVAC, solar PV, and more. Solar One is seeking a Director of Training, Green Workforce to plan, develop, organize, and implement workforce development instruction, curriculum, and programming, both onsite at the Long Island City office and offsite at partner locations. Reporting to the Managing Director, this role is responsible for the strategy and execution of both existing and future programming efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s preferred in education or related fields.
Five to seven years of experience in program management in an educational environment or leading teams.
Five years of teaching experience with STEM, climate action, and/or environmental sustainability. Classroom experience is strongly preferred.
Five years of experience with curriculum development.
Demonstrated ability to work in communities where diverse populations reside.
Demonstrated success in communicating with partner organizations and individuals to build and maintain strong partnerships.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong customer service skills.
Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Google Suite, including Calendar, Docs, Spreadsheet, and Drive.
Maturity and ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of anti-racist and culturally responsive pedagogy is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop program and curriculum design. Analyze current curriculum and develop, design, or modify programs to ensure effectiveness and relevance.
Remain current on trends and developments in educational techniques and technologies.
Research new markets for training and employment opportunities; collaborate with the managing director and development team to pursue and secure ways to fund and integrate new curriculum paths into Solar One’s broader course offerings.
Collaborate with the managing director by assisting with business development work, including but not limited to partnership outreach, account management, client meetings and communication, and networking events.
Establish quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards by which the Green Workforce program’s efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated, leveraging data gathered to make informed decisions about opportunities for improvement.
Conduct management of workforce training lab and two classroom spaces, which include but are not limited to: Planning and executing projects to enhance the learning environment for students and continually improve overall space efficiency. Purchase, maintain, and keep an inventory of program supplies.
Track and record all training activities and metrics related to individual classes and students in Salesforce, including but not limited to: attendance, grades, and completion rates. Create and maintain accurate reports for internal and external communications with staff and partners.
Oversees the daily workflow, scheduling, and operations of the Workforce Program.
Enforces safety and security standards for staff, students, and visitors.
Oversee weekly and monthly course scheduling and logistics throughout the program year. Share weekly schedules with the Green Workforce and Industry Engagement teams, assign instructors to specific rooms, and ensure there are enough staff to deliver scheduled programs.
Supervise three senior workforce instructors, two workforce instructors, and one program coordinator. Mentor instructional staff and seek opportunities to foster their interests. Develop staffing plans to ensure effective use of resources. Conduct performance evaluations.
Identify and maintain a list of independent contractors and support for the program.
Manage relationships and ensure the Green Workforce program is in good standing with the following bodies: EPA, BPI, NABCEP, Urban Green, NYC Dept. of Buildings, NCCER, and potentially more. This includes ensuring all data upkeep and report submission timelines are met in a timely manner to maintain approval status for each.
Collaborate with Sr. Director of Community Engagement on soft skills training needs, job fairs, and job placement activities.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with Solar One Partners.
Assist in the creation and implementation of the annual program budget. Monitor expense projections versus actuals monthly to ensure the program remains financially responsible. As needed, act as a backup or off-site workforce instructor.