Director, Workforce Curriculum and Training Job Description

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Director, Workforce Curriculum and Training

BlocPower - New York, NY

BlocPower is a clean energy leader creating smarter, greener, healthier buildings for all by reducing the barriers to money-saving, quality-of-life-improving green building upgrade. We provide engineering, financing and project implementation services for our clients, with a special focus in historically left out communities across the country. These communities, and their buildings, are underserved by traditional energy services companies because they are considered too small, too costly, or too risky. Our portfolio of projects include houses of worship, schools, non-profits, small businesses and multifamily buildings. Through our work, we save our clients money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve health and create local employment opportunities.

At BlocPower, we value our mission. We are trusted advisors that get things done for our customers by using data to make the right decisions. We support and expect excellence from our team members. We treat both our customers and ourselves with care and respect.

As our work is centered around systematically disenfranchised communities - including people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women and LGBTQ people - we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Primary Duties:

Writes the 'word-by-word' content of the training courses and programs.
Prepares copy that is clear, concise, and targeted for specific groups.
Build and design learning metrics, rubrics, and outcomes in conjunction with curricula.
Design supplemental study materials and assessments, which will enhance trainees' experiences and that are reflective of best practices in adult learning.
Collaborate with subject matter experts and cross departmental stakeholders in the conceptualization and design of top tier workforce training modules and curricula.
Set product strategy, including the product vision, roadmap timeline, business goals, and lifecycle management. determine scope prioritize feature requests propose investments set expectations for on-going iteration and integration
Stay abreast of research-based instructional techniques to inform the product development process
Facilitate research throughout development and versioning process to support efficient investments and a customer focus Support the launch of the product by collaborating with content experts, marketing, and sales
Continuously monitor product performance, the competitive environment, and market changes so that you can increase product effectiveness Handles multiple projects simultaneously and develops techniques for rapid updates to materials.
Leads pilot workshops and small-group tryout sessions when testing new content.
The Ideal candidate will:
Have a deep experience providing support to members of marginalized communities.
Have demonstrated knowledge of andragogy and pedagogy.
Be capable of imagining oneself as the learner/audience member.
Have demonstrated knowledge of the renewable energy and green construction industry.
Brainstorm innovative instructional strategies.
Write effective copy, instructional text, audio scripts, and video scripts.
Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts and team members. Understand related fields - usability and experience design, information design, communications, and new technologies.
Processing Notes Primary Duties Updates existing content contained in comprehensive, new hire multi-week and multi-month training programs. Incorporates feedback from student evaluations into content development and maintenance processes.
Builds new courses, lessons/modules based on blueprints (design documents, outlines, etc.).
May develop templates, iBook's, graphics, videos, simulations, videos and other audio/visual materials for use in on-line training, interactive web-based, facilitator guides, PowerPoint presentations, participant guides, exams, job aids and other classroom and online materials.
Writes the 'word-by-word' content of the training courses and programs.
Prepares copy that is clear, concise, and targeted for specific target audiences.
Handles multiple projects simultaneously and develops techniques for rapid updates to materials.
Provides weekly status reports. Leads pilot workshops and small-group tryout sessions when testing new content.
Demonstrated experience writing, editing, and proofreading education materials
Experience developing written materials that articulate, interpret, and explain complex concepts
Knowledge of individual career-related or self-development assistance and planning requirements
Knowledge of education and incentive programs
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
Collaborate with subject matter experts and cross departmental stakeholders in the conceptualization and design of top tier workforce training modules and curricula. Build and design learning metrics, rubrics, and outcomes in conjunction with curricula.
Update training materials when applicable, including assessments that can be used effectively by Workforce's trainers and instructors.
Design supplemental study materials and assessments, which will enhance trainees' experiences and that are reflective of best practices in adult learning.
Work collaboratively with the Workforce Director and other team members to develop and submit grant proposals.
Work effectively in a fast paced environment with minimal guidance.
Writes the 'word-by-word' content of the training courses and programs.
Prepares copy that is clear, concise, and targeted for specific groups.

Qualifications:

Minimum of Bachelor's Degree (Masters preferred).
At least five years' experience designing and writing workforce training curricula.
Experience designing learning modules for virtual, hybrid and in person settings.
Versed in andragogy and learner centered instructional approaches.
Knowledge of learning management systems.
Set product strategy, including the product vision, roadmap timeline, business goals, and lifecycle management. determine scope prioritize feature requests propose investments set expectations for on-going iteration and integration.
Manage overall financial and product performance, including revenue, profit, and loss through the product lifecycle-from strategic planning to market launch to product retirement
Lead cross-functional groups in solution design, concept development, and decision-making on component array Stay abreast of research-based instructional techniques to inform the product development process.
Define and prioritize product requirements throughout product development and versioning in every format of product delivery
Facilitate research throughout development and versioning process to support efficient investments and a customer focus
Serve as an internal and external spokesperson around messaging, go-to-market strategy, and marketing plan execution
Support the launch of the product by collaborating with content experts, marketing, and sales
Continuously monitor product performance, the competitive environment, and market changes so that you can increase product effectiveness and ultimately drive profitability

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

BlocPower™ provides equal employment opportunities(EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, BlocPower™ complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

BlocPower™ expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of BlocPower™ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.