Workforce Trainee, Green Jobs

Evergreen Goodwill • Seattle, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Green Jobs Workforce Trainee is a temporary, paid, work-based learning role for JumpStart participants placed with a clean energy or skilled-trades employer partner. Trainees complete up to 240 hours of hands-on, supervised work experience and participate in required JumpStart workshops. The goal of the role is to build real-world job skills, gain resume-building experience, and transition into unsubsidized employment or an apprenticeship pathway.

Requirements

• Interest in green jobs and/or skilled trades career pathways (including electrical, HVAC, solar, project management, manufacturing, and related roles)
• Ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and learn on the job
• Ability to consistently show up on time and communicate schedule changes promptly
• Commitment to a respectful, inclusive workplace
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and work outdoors or at active job sites (varies by host employer)
• Ability to use basic hand tools and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when applicable
• Ability to follow site safety rules at all times, and OSHA 10 certified for all field-based roles
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills.
• Maintain reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with job site setup and cleanup, tool and materials handling, and basic inventory support
• Supporting experienced trades staff with routine tasks under supervision (electrical, HVAC, solar, weatherization, construction support, or related roles) or supporting experienced professionals in computer, phone-based, or in-person project management or customer service tasks within the construction or the green economy.
• Following safety procedures and participating in safety briefings and required training
• Practicing professional workplace skills including punctuality, communication, teamwork, and problem solving
• Attending required JumpStart workshops (including Climate 101, Clean Energy 101, and Program Enrollment/New Hire Orientation)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed