Green Skills Training Coordinator

 

Job Title:                    GREEN SKILLS TRAINING COORDINATOR

Department:              Workforce Development

Reports To:               Workforce Development Director

Available:                   March 2010

 

 

Organization Background:

LEED Council, Inc. (Local Economic & Employment Development Council) is a non-profit community-based organization providing economic, workforce and sustainable development services to businesses in Chicago’s North River Industrial Corridor, and to Chicagoans seeking skills training. LEED Council is a founding member of the Chicagoland Green Collar Jobs Initiative whose mission is to develop a skilled workforce that is ready to meet employer demands in the new “green” economy and to capture new employment opportunities for Chicago-area low-skilled individuals in emerging green jobs related to energy efficiency and renewable energy, natural resource conservation and environmental-related technology.  In response, LEED Council has launched its Green Career Pathways Program.

LEED Council’s Workforce Development Division provides Industrial and Computer Skills training, and green sector training including:  Weatherization Skills, and (starting Spring 2010) Solar/Wind Technologies Installation, Advanced Energy Efficiency Technologies, Bridge to HVAC and Bridge to Energy Auditor.  LEED Council is developing a new transitional jobs program, Green LEEDers, as a social enterprise.

 

The Green Skills Training Coordinator will develop and implement LEED Council’s green sector training programs, including curriculum development, training, building linkages with other training and education providers to foster career-path training, and developing linkages with employers.  In addition, the Coordinator will work with LEED Council executive staff to manage the Green LEEDers transitional jobs program and transition it into a social enterprise.

 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 

·         Green Sector Job Skills Training Classes

 

•          Working with industry professionals and employers, draft curriculum for the new Solar/Wind Technologies Installation, Advanced Energy Efficiency Technologies, Bridge to HVAC and Bridge to Energy Auditor training programs.

 

•          Provide instruction in new Green Career Pathways classes; recruit and supervise assistant trainers, volunteer trainers and professional guest presenters.

 

•          Assist with training in current Weatherization Skills classes.

 

•          Manage partnerships with external training providers such as community colleges and trade schools; and implement joint career-path and certification training programs.

 

 

 

·         Develop Green LEEDers Transitional Jobs / Social Enterprise Program

 

•          Identify and contact customer base including weatherization contractors

 

•          Identify and hire Crew Supervisor and Crew Members from LEED Council’s training graduates.

 

•          Provide overall business management of the enterprise including pricing, scheduling, supervising Crew Supervisor.

 

•          Work with CEO and consultant to research, establish business organizational structure, and draft a business plan.

 

·         Green Sector Policy and Advocacy

 

•          Participate on the Chicagoland Green Collar Jobs Initiative, US Green Building Council-Chicago Chapter, and other assigned policy, advocacy, industry & professional groups.

 

•          Research opportunities or requirements to obtain certification and/or accreditation for LEED Council and trainees.

 

•          Assist with fundraising for programs.

 

 

 

SALARY:         $40,000 to $44,000 depending on experience. 

80% of Blue Cross / Blue Shield HMO and Dental

 

CONTACT

 

Margie Gonwa, LEED Council Workforce Development Director

mrgonwahotmail.com by March 15, 2010

No calls please