Clean Energy Industry Representative - Peoria, United States - HIRE360

Description

This position will report to Climate Jobs Illinois - which is independent of energy developers and utilities - is a coalition of labor organizations advocating for pro-worker, pro-climate agenda in Illinois - CJI is a partner of HIRE360 advocating for a clear energy workforce across the state of Illinois.

• Researching, identifying and analyzing clean energy industry trends, new and emerging clean energy projects and initiatives that will lead to employment opportunities
• Documenting specific requirements of current and upcoming apprenticeship and employment opportunities
• Building relationships with clean energy developers and labor representatives, contractors, and subcontractors in order to support projects moving forward in Illinois.
• Informing development and implementation of apprenticeship preparation, tutoring services, curriculum development, industry certifications, testing, and other programming as necessary
• Ensuring currency and accuracy of industry, labor and employer data
• Participating/leading presentations to selected audiences as appropriate
• Reporting on various aspects of training opportunities, placements and tenure
• Tracking employer outreach, open job orders and placements in database
• Attend Networking events statewide to help support development of clean energy projects
• Partner with elected officials to advocate for statewide clean energy developments
• Coordinate and assist with various Job Fairs internally and externally
• Coordinate and assist with fundraising

• Excellent computer skills and be able to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks. The most qualified individual will ensure projects get to completion
• Very strong communication skills, including greeting and directing clients and guests in a professional and consistent manner and understanding and communicating programs, enrollment and eligibility processes
• Collaborate with Climate Jobs IL, HIRE360 staff ,and Climate Works Pre-Apprenticeship program organizations to conduct effective outreach, orientation and recruitment sessions and provide quality customer service to all participants
• Other duties as appropriate

• Demonstrated knowledge of workforce development and/or knowledge of implementing programs and training, and/or minimum of one to three years of relevant experience in a related field such as the building and construction trades, apprenticeships, training programs, or working with contractors.
• Minimum of High School diploma, postsecondary education is preferred.
• General case management experience and the ability to effectively work with a diverse population is required.
• Thorough knowledge of standard computer programs, including Microsoft Office, and ability to learn new systems.
• Demonstrate, through experience and/or education, the ability to coordinate complex service delivery systems, and ability to connect to industry relationships.
• Must have project management experience, utilizing planning and organizational skills.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills and experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies.
• Flexible and a selfstarter; able to multitask while also being highly detailoriented.
• Prior workforce development experience, and bilingual (Spanish/English) are preferred.

• Talking inperson/on the phone consistently
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Monday
• Friday. 9 am 5 pm
• Frequent overtime and weekends.

• Significant travel Statewide