Workforce Development Consultant - Mining

AlphaX

13h • Remote

About The Position

WIL is seeking a Workforce Development Consultant to advise on jobs, skills, and training across critical minerals mining and mineral processing. The role supports workforce intelligence and proposal development by helping identify labor demand and training gaps, design career and training pathways, and inform industry partnerships. The opportunity is contingent on a competitive grant application; no award has been made, and there is no guaranteed work or funding. If an award proceeds and the staffing model calls for it, WIL may offer a project-based contract or consulting engagement. WIL will seek permission before naming the consultant or including their resume in a proposal. The position is a remote, US-based project collaborator opportunity.

Requirements

• Industry, research, or training experience in mining, mineral processing, metallurgy, or geology.
• Knowledge of the sector's workforce and skills needs.
• Experience working with employers or training programs.
• Clear technical writing.
• Comfortable working as a project-based contract collaborator.

Nice To Haves

• Mine safety training experience.
• Higher education background in mining, geology, or materials.
• Prior federal critical minerals research or workforce project experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise on occupations, skills, and credentials across critical minerals mining and mineral processing.
• Map labor demand and training gaps.
• Help design training and career pathways with colleges and employers.
• Inform industry partnership strategy.
• Review technical content for accuracy.
• Contribute qualifications and past-performance narrative to WIL proposals when authorized to be named.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed