Clean Tech Assistant Instructor

Position Summary:

The Assistant Clean Tech Instructor (Solar Install, Heat Pump and/or EVSE Technician) is responsible for helping teach the designated curriculum to learners in GESMN’s classroom and training labs. This position plays an essential role in supporting course content delivery at a consistently high quality that maximizes learner understanding, as well as their potential for obtaining employment. This position may support in community and employer engagement, education about the program and recruitment.

Day in the life: In a typical day, a Clean Tech Assistant Instructor can expect to...

• Instruction: Supports the delivery of technical instruction according to the learner outcome objectives of the specific industry sector course.
• Case Management: In partnership with other internal staff, provides one point of contact to identify, access, and navigate services that support student goals.
• Documentation: Maintains complete, accurate and timely documentation of individuals served by following established applicable procedures, guidelines and laws, as well as organize and report essential caseload information on a regular basis to support program and organizational goals.
• Job Placement & Career Services: Supports aspects of job placement and job development services in collaboration with the industry training staff resulting in optimal employment outcomes for individuals served.

Job Pay & Perks:

• Pay range: $25.68 - $31.39/hour
• This is a scheduled-hybrid role whose essential functions require work to be conducted at a physical location, which may include a GESMN or partner facility, at least two (2) days per week. The remaining days can be worked from the employee’s home office or a designated community setting as directed by the manager.
• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) prioritizes work-life balance. We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, generous paid time off (PTO) program, competitive medical, dental and vision plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, and an employee discount!

About You:

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Passion for GESMN’s mission related to renewable energy, and community/employer development.
• Ability to bring relevant industry experiences into the classroom for student learning.
• Experience with lecture/demonstration, 1-1 instruction, online instruction, and/or hands-on training.
• Ability to manage and keep attention of a cohort of trainees during training sessions.
• Ability to work well with individuals with diverse backgrounds and across cultures to develop personal and professional skills.
• Ability to integrate computer technology in the classroom.
• 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 and ability to represent GESMN positively.
• Strong teamwork, organizational, multi-tasking, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Planning, organizing, coordinating and time management skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite and database use.
• This role requires a motor vehicle record (MVR) check (no major violations, not more than two (2) minor violations, and not more than one (1) accident in the past three years), and the ability to meet GESMN's authorized driver requirements, including:
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Must have proof of auto insurance with a minimum of $300,000 combined limit for bodily injury and property damage coverage. 
  • Must be 21 years of age or older.

Prior Experience & Education:

• A minimum of 1 years’ experience in solar installation or related construction experience, OR one or more of these certifications in lieu of related work experience:
• NABCEP—Photovoltaic Installation Specialist (PVIS)
• NABCEP—Photovoltaic Installation Professional (PVIP)
• IBT—120
• IBT—200
• Related industry certifications preferred.
• Experience in training, teaching, and/or working with diverse crew with varying skill level and/or volunteers preferred.

About Us:

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has been creating career possibilities together with partners since 1919. Many people know Goodwill stores, but don’t know store proceeds support nearly 20 programs for job seekers to access resources and find careers that lead to advancement. Read more about us here.

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GESMN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other categories protected by law.