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passivhausMAINE Training Director
passivhausMAINE is looking for a Training Director to join their amazing team. The ideal candidate is organized, super friendly and committed to expanding Maine’s construction workforce for an equitable climate forward future.
Submit a Letter of Interest and CV to info@passivhausmaine.org. This post will be open until the position is filled.
This position is full-time and is hybrid with anticipated travel throughout the state of Maine. phME is based in Freeport, ME.
We seek an individual with fluency in building science who can communicate well with both building industry professionals and everyday folks who want to learn more. It’s a broad range of skills, and we are looking to hire someone who is versatile and enjoys working in this hybrid-type job. Anyone with an interest in sustainability, energy, architecture/engineering/construction, and climate change/climate justice with experience teaching is encouraged to apply.
Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. People of colour, trans and gender-nonconforming people, people from poor and working-class backgrounds, people in the LGBTQ+ community, and women are encouraged to apply. passivhausMAINE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
The Training Director's Responsibilities:
VISION:
Strong ability to think and plan strategically and support long-term planning and organizational vision-work. Diversify and increase Maine’s construction workforce to advance resilience and energy reduction in the built environment and promote well-paid jobs and craftsmanship.
Lead passivhausMAINE’s education and training program, including but not limited to
- Workshops: community, professional, educational elementary through high school classroom events
- webinars
- conference presentations
- blog posts
- earned media
Create and manage curricula and content, including
- retrofitMAINE
- Pre-apprenticeship
- High school-level workshops
- Elementary school presentations
- Certification and mini-cert programs
- Retrofit
- Window install
- Air Sealing
- Other
Be thoughtful about how people learn, grow, and process new information
Able to help build and support a network of people and organizations through community outreach
MANAGEMENT:
- Strong interpersonal skills and the desire and ability to build and maintain relationships. phME prides itself on strong and active local, regional, national and international partnerships
- Develop a calendar of events in tandem with the Program Director and retrofitMAINE Director
- Develop, maintain, and update training materials and templates in print, digital, and video formats
- Engage and manage outside providers to deliver content
- Lead marketing and outreach efforts for training programs in partnership with the Program Director
- Provide a smooth experience for participants in training programs, from registration through evaluation, in partnership with the Program Director
- Manage registration process
- Communicate details about logistics and any preparation necessary before training begins
- Prepare event spaces (in person or online)
- Responsible for event technology
- Evaluate each training and use this feedback to inform future offerings
- Work with the Program Director to track and report on demographic data of participants with the aim of ensuring equity in participation
- Attend industry training to learn about new approaches, techniques and technology and build skills and connections
- Collaborate with Grant Writer to develop programming in response to shared needs and gaps as articulated in grant applications
- Participate as needed in grant program design and grant application review and reporting
- Work well with a team - possessing skills of honest communication, ability to be with difference, discomfort and a willingness to grow in self-awareness and leadership. As part of being a strong team member also participating in all staff meetings, retreats and gatherings, except for occasions when cannot/does not make sense.
- Offer support to development/fundraising efforts
- Manage and coordinate projects
- Write bi-monthly reports for board
passivhausMAINE
Mission: passivhausMAINE is a non-profit organization committed to decreasing carbon emissions, dependency on fossil fuels and the costs of winter heating in Maine. It works to support the passive house industry and community in Maine, North America and internationally.
Vision: passivhausMAINE’s vision is for a more resilient and energy-independent Maine. Through training, education, and policy action, we support initiatives to build awareness for a Maine that operates on 100% renewable power. We seek to encourage Passive House as the minimum building standard on the path towards 100% Net Zero, Net Positive, and fully regenerative buildings throughout the state.
passivhausMAINE is a proud member of NESEA, MANP, E2tech and Maine Public Health Association, we have signed MOUs with RMI, UNECE, UNEP and Enniscorthy International Forum. Globally, there are a number of institutions and organizations which are tackling various aspects of building science and contributing to lowering our energy needs and carbon emissions. passivhausMAINE supports all contributions to the collective advancement of building science and energy/carbon reduction in our built environment. passivhausMAINE hosts and supports training by PHN, PHI and PHIUS.
Preferred Skills
- Experience coordinating training or education programs for adults
- Office/operations management experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Financial and budgeting literacy
- Facility with technology, including databases, creative software, spreadsheets, online meetings
- Experience with construction, specifically Passive House techniques
Compensation Range
$60,000-$65,000
Employee Benefits
As an employee of passivhausMAINE, you are eligible for a number of benefits including:
- $3600 health care stipend (QSEHRA)
- 20 days of paid time off
- 10 paid holidays
- Paid time off for voting
- Robust paid professional development opportunities
- Flexible work schedule
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