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GRID Alternatives · 1 day ago

Tribal Technical Trainer

United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$28/hr - $34/hr

3+ years exp

GRID Alternatives is a national leader in making clean, affordable solar power and solar jobs accessible to low-income communities and communities of color. The Tribal Technical Trainer will support Tribal Energy Alternatives affiliate deployment of workforce development initiatives in Tribal communities, leading training programs and fostering skills in renewable energy.

Non Profit

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Assist in leading the Tribal team’s Installation Basics Training (IBT) programming across Indian Country (federally recognized tribes, Tribal Colleges, Tribal-led organizations, and other tribally focused place-based opportunities

Training site coordination includes: project development and design (create plan for goals and outcomes), schedule and coordinate training logistics (recruitment and outreach with staff and participants, develop project timeline, procure equipment, etc.)

Implement K-12, Tribal College and University, and community based solar education programming

Visit active job sites to assess progress and effectively evaluate the trainees at workforce development contracted sites

Travel to training sites and assist in preparing the site for training, implementation of training, and close out of training session

Serve as the lead and mentor for trainees going through training

Follow up with trainees and program staff to assist in trainees achieving their learning goals and objectives for their selected training program

Other responsibilities include equipment unloading and loading, answering client and trainee questions, inputting data into Salesforce, ability to travel at least 50% of the time, and participating in activities necessary to achieve successful solar installations for tribal communities

Qualification

Residential solar installationCurricula developmentClassroom instructionSalesforceMicrosoft ExcelNABCEP certificationLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsTeamworkOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Minimum 3 years of classroom/laboratory workshop instruction at a vocational school/program, high school, or community college

Ability to manage and keep attention of a cohort during 8 hour training sessions

Minimum 2 years of experience in residential solar electric system installation / troubleshooting and minimum of 1 year leading an installation crew

Curricula development

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, volunteers and clients, ability to represent GRID Alternatives positively)

Strong teamwork, organizational, multi-tasking, and decision-making skills

Flexibility and willingness to embrace change, go the extra mile, and bring ideas and energy to a rapidly evolving organization

Comfortable with computers (MS Office, Gmail/Google apps)

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and familiarity with proper lifting procedures

Requires some work in the early mornings, late evenings, and weekends as well as travel and overnight stays (up to 80%) for meetings, events, and job sites nationally. GRID Alternatives provides travel reimbursement and per diem

Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable vehicle required