Solar Installation Instructor Trainee - Clean Tech Accelerator

Goodwill Columbus•Reynoldsburg, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Solar Installation Instructor Trainee position is to participate in the Goodwill Clean Tech Accelerator (GCTA) Train-the-Trainer (T3) 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. In addition to instructional responsibilities, the Instructor Trainee will assist in building and maintaining relationships with employers in solar, construction, and clean-tech industries to support job placement opportunities for program graduates.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in residential solar electric system installation / troubleshooting.
Minimum of 1 year leading an installation crew.
An aptitude for mechanical and technical content can likely transfer through self-study from fields such as electricians, power line workers, networking, electrical engineering technologists, or electro-mechanical engineering technologists.
Ability to manage and keep attention of a cohort of trainees during 8 hour training sessions.
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 (ability to work well with co-workers, and ability to represent GW positively).
Strong teamwork, organizational, multi-tasking, and decision-making skills.
MUST be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background screen.

Nice To Haves

OSHA Certified

Responsibilities

Support classroom and lab instruction in solar installation and solar electrical systems.
Lead and facilitate Career Fundamentals and Work Readiness training modules.
Assist in establishing a productive learning environment for students.
Deliver technical solar training curricula to trainees (students) from diverse backgrounds.
Lead and teach classroom/lab workshop instruction.
Identify additional training needs and opportunities for trainees.
Serve as a leader and a role model, demonstrating high values, and mentoring junior staff members.
Lead or assist in on-site solar and solar electrical installation work.
Communicate regularly with manager and team, including providing feedback and sharing successes/challenges in order to ensure team coordination, cooperation, and collaboration; a happy, productive work environment; and achievement of annual goals.
Build and maintain relationships with employers to support graduate job placement in aligned industries.
Other job duties as assigned.