Job Description

Posting Number

Internal Recruitment

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Anticipated Hiring Range

Work Schedule

Job Location

Department

About the Department

Essential Job Duties

• Administering the current Renewable Energy Technologies Diploma Series, other established training programs, and customized trainings for organizations;
• Developing (in coordination with the Transportation Program staff and Training Programs Manager) a Sustainable Fleet Management training program;
• Selecting and ordering training aids including textbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials, and reference works;
• Coordinating the administrative staff functions necessary to deliver and document training programs, including program management and budgeting;
• Working with NABCEP and other institutions on program and instructor accreditations and continuing education credits for training programs and the annual State Energy Conference in NC;
• Evaluating effectiveness of training and development programs, and utilizing relevant evaluation data to revise instructional objectives and methods;
• Working with external clients and other Center team leaders to analyze and assess training and development needs for individuals, departments, and/or external organizations;
• Collaborating with the Training Programs Manager to develop training-focused grant funding applications to federal and state agencies as opportunities emerge;
• Reviewing instructor performance and recommending improvements to program content and/or instructor presentation methods;
• Evaluating and implementing opportunities to expand the training program to cover relevant clean energy topics. This may include among other things developing curricula, recruiting instructors, and identifying partners; and
• Working with Communications staff to market the training program effectively.

Other Responsibilities

• Writing program newsletters and conveying identified opportunities to program alumni;
• Posting relevant program information on social media platforms; and
• Serving as a backup to the Building/Facilities Liaison to provide general support to Center staff.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of experience working within the sustainability/clean energy industry or continuing education field.
• At least 6 months working directly with a training or workforce development program

Other Required Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Google Apps (Google Docs, Sheets) (or similar software);
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Knowledge of implementation and facilitation of technical, operational, and/or specialty training events and programs;
• Ability to assess training needs and objectives;
• Ability to design, develop, implement, and evaluate responsive programs and initiatives including training plans, curricula, and methodology;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and personalities in a diverse community;
• Must be able to work independently, on multiple complex projects concurrently;
• Must be able to serve as a co-PI on a grant or have a significant role on a non-grant initiative;
• Must be able to directly (or through a direct report) supervise one or more interns; and
• Ability to directly supervise one or more staff members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field and at least one year of relevant professional experience;
• Previous work in sustainability or the clean energy industry and/or academic work in these topic areas;
•  Knowledge of online learning platforms such as Moodle; and
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud design platforms (Illustrator, InDesign)

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

Valid NC Driver's License required

Commercial Driver's License required

Job Open Date

Anticipated Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

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Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

Appointment

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?

Department ID

AA/EEO

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