Workforce Development Specialist -Triumph Workshop

Position Summary

The Workforce Development Specialist takes the lead role in Forge The Future, Triumph Workshop’s workforce development program focused on getting people employed in the skilled trades.  With Forge The Future situated as the flagship program of the space, this position is key in Triumph Workshop’s goal to increase its community development impact.

• Coordinate all initiatives as they relate to workforce development at Triumph Workshop.

• Teach Forge The Future, leading both in-class lecture and in-shop, hands-on learning sessions.

• Evaluate Forge The Future and continually refine and develop the program to best prepare individuals for the workforce.

• Develop and foster relationships with companies to partner with Triumph Workshop as guest speakers, session leaders, and/or employers of graduates.

• Develop and foster partnerships with non-profits and other organizations serving populations that can benefit from Forge The Future.

• Evaluate participant applications, manage communication with applicants, and conduct interviews to determine if applicants are a good fit for the program based on their abilities and goals.

• Ensure shop and classroom areas are prepared and materials are on hand for all instruction.

• Manage budget related to workforce development including tracking expenses and completing expense reports.

• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED

• 5+ years’ experience in a skilled trade, including but not limited to construction, mechanics, or a facilities-maintenance field

                                                OR

• 3+ years’ experience as a certified teacher in a vocational/technical construction, mechanics,  or maintenance-related training program.

• If the candidate is not a certified teacher they should have 2+ years’ experience teaching, either formally or informally in a work setting as a job lead or mentor

• Proven success in managing projects and building programs with measurable results

• Knowledge of and experience in one or more "maker" disciplines, i.e., electronics/coding, digital fabrication, woodworking, welding/metal fabrication, etc. is preferred

• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to build rapport quickly

• Ability to teach with a focus in hands-on learning

• Team player that can thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment, without close supervision

• Demonstrated ability to manage programs and/or projects

• Well-developed organizational skills

• Strong work ethic and personal integrity

• Creative and self-driven to accomplish goals

• Spanish fluency preferred

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