Solar PV Installation Training Facilitator

Job Description

ABOUT ASSOCIATION HOUSE OF CHICAGO

Founded in 1899 as one of Chicagos original settlement houses, Association House has a 122-year history of meeting the most pressing needs of those in the communities we serve. Today, we provide comprehensive, collaborative and effective programs with bilingual competency in English and Spanish. With more than 30 programs encompassing Behavioral Health, Child Welfare, Community Health, Workforce Development, and the Association House High School, we promote individual health and wellness and create opportunities for educational and economic advancement. With a strong lens on equity, Association House is firmly committed to our core values of integrity, excellence, respect, leadership, and education.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide training to participants utilizing select program curriculum on the operational fundamentals of Solar PV Installation, including classroom, lab, and installation site activities. Provide coaching and mentoring to ensure program participants have the competence and confidence to present themselves as a qualified and committed candidates for entry level clean energy industry positions.

Requirements

• Associates degree in related field preferred.
• NABCEP PV Associate Certification.
• OSHA 10/30 certification.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working solar installation or related construction work.
• Experience in facilitating professional adult training (trainer, teacher, instructor, or educator).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and have an interest in serving justice involved participant population.
• Experience in recruiting, assessing, enrolling, career coaching and placing participants strongly preferred.
• Skills in basic carpentry.
• Physical ability to perform activities related to solar installation work, including but not limited to: standing for long periods (sometimes on a sloped surface), bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, twisting, working above the shoulders, working with manual and electric hand tools, repetitive motions, lifting and carrying up to 50lbs, working in direct sunlight, working with trip hazards, and working at heights.
• Flexibility to work evening and weekends to meet program operations and needs.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and data entry.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person