Trust Specialist jobs in Parkersburg, WV

Description

Who We Are:

The Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development (COAD) is a 50-year-old nonprofit organization that provides direct services for Ohio’s Appalachian counties in Early Care and Education, AmeriCorps Seniors, Weatherization and Energy Efficiency, and serves the state of Ohio in its accredited Weatherization Training Center. Our regional approach offers many unique benefits including connecting a credentialed workforce with meaningful

employment.  We strive to improve the quality of life in Appalachia and eliminate the burden of poverty through targeted programs which advocate and serve underrepresented households and individuals.  We are currently seeking a talented individual who is passionate about “making a difference” in their community and join our growing team. 

The Opportunity:

We are looking to add a Training Specialist: Housing Trust Fund (HTF) to our growing team.  As our Training Specialist (HTF) your responsibilities will include:

· Coordinates the day-to-day operations of the Ohio Housing Trust Fund programs

· Prepare, develops and deliver training content

· Interact with COAD internal and member agency Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) and housing program staff and weatherization, heating and building trades contractors to ensure the delivery of the highest quality of housing repair services to low-income customers

· Ensure alignment of subject teaching areas, and relate curriculum materials to specific credentials, learning supports, individual student needs, and occupational areas

· Conduct training courses for COAD’s in-state training customers, evaluate overall progress of training course participants

· Provides in-field technical assistance and follow-up visits for COAD’s training contracts and customers and/or Housing Trust Fund customers.

What You Get:

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays; vision, dental, and medical insurance with an HSA option; generous retirement match, professional development opportunities, an incentivized employee wellness program, and an inclusive employee assistance program. 

Plus, the opportunity to work in a great culture with a team that is committed to making our community a better place for everyone.  COAD believes that having a diverse and inclusive workplace not only strengthens our work but is also essential for understanding and creating programs that support our target population.  

COAD is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, committed to building a diverse inclusive workforce.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship status, caregiver status, or other categories protected by law.

Requirements

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field

· Three (3) years hands-on experience within the field of construction, weatherization or building trades

· Experience with Learning Management Systems, virtual content creation software and equipment

· Basic understanding of residential construction terminology and techniques

· Willing and able to be certified by the Building Performance Institute as either a Building Envelope Specialist or a Heating Specialist

· Proficient with power tools

· Proven ability to communicate with people of all socio-economic levels.