Training and Placement Manager, Solar Richmond, Richmond, CA

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT / JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Training and Placement Manager, Solar Richmond, Richmond, CA
ORGANIZATION:
Solar Richmond (SR) works to bring the environmental and economic benefits of the green economy to
the City of Richmond with an emphasis on improving the lives of its low- to moderate-income residents.
SR promotes solar power and energy efficiency, in order to provide green-collar job training to
Richmond residents and to help them secure well-paying jobs using those solar skills.
SR’s signature program is a four-week solar installation training program conducted in partnership with
the City’s RichmondBUILD pre-apprentice construction training program and Rising Sun Energy
Center’s Green Energy Training Services program. SR serves approximately 80 Richmond residents
each year, giving trainees an intensive, hands-on experience that prepares them to go straight into the
field upon graduation.
In addition to solar installation training, SR works to provide transitional employment opportunities to
its training graduates both through the operation of a Solar Staffing Agency and a Solar Internship
Program. These programs allow graduates to gain valuable hands-on installation experience as well as
develop the social and professional supports necessary to transition into full-time employment in the
solar industry.
SALARY: $50,000 - $60,000 D.O.E.
BENEFITS: Health-care with Kaiser
DESCRIPTION:
The Training and Placement Manager will coordinate all aspects of SR participant’s professional
development. This will include three main elements:
1. Management of SR’s existing 4-week training program.
2. Development of additional advanced training and professional development workshops.
3. Fostering relationships with potential employers to both enhance the training and generate job
placements for the graduates.
Working with the management team, the position also contributes to the development and
implementation of organizational strategies, policies and practices. This position will also interact with
the Board of Directors.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Training Management
• Interface with training partners RichmondBUILD and Rising Sun regarding training policies and
schedules.
• Recruit, hire and train lead and student trainers as needed.
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• Working in cooperation with the City of Richmond and Grid Alternatives, recruit low-income
Richmond homeowners for solar installations to be completed by trainees.
• Track inventory of tools and consumables and create budgets for purchasing replacements before
each training begins.
• Gather and integrate student and employer feedback into the existing solar curriculum.
Advanced Training and Professional Development
• Assess current skill level of student and alumni populations.
• Through individual outreach and group sessions, gather feedback from solar employers regarding
the major professional obstacles SR trainees need to overcome.
• Working in cooperation with the SR Case Manager, develop a series of workshops to help SR
alumni and interns enter and advance in the solar industry.
• Provide one-on-one counseling and resources to SR trainees to assist them in their professional
development.
• Document and track student progress using Salesforce CRM.
Placement
• Cultivate strong relationships with solar installers through networking, industry events and
speaking opportunities.
• Coordinate graduate participation in experiential learning opportunities.
• Perform outreach to solar installers around SR’s Solar Staffing Agency.
• Facilitate permanent placements of SR graduates with solar installers.
QUALIFICATIONS
• 3- 5 years experience in solar installation, NABCEP certification preferred.
• Experience with training either in-house or in an academic setting.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in support of cross-functional department projects
and needs.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, teamwork orientation and customer focus.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, AutoCad and CRM software
applications
• Excellent customer service skills and phone etiquette
• Professional and pleasant demeanor and appearance in all situations
• Experience working with city/county permitting offices and inspectors.
• High comfort level working in a diverse environment
TO APPLY: Send a cover letter and resume to jobs@SolarRichmond.org
Solar Richmond is an equal opportunity employer.
People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.