Current Openings

Instructor & Employment Specialist - Full-Time

Position Overview:

The Green Core Training (GCT) provides environmental literacy and work readiness training to people in the Kansas City region using a nationally recognized curriculum, and then helps program graduates find green jobs that are suited to their education, skills, and interests.

There are five phases to the GCT. First, we enable agencies and organizations to refer prospective students into the program. Second, through interviews, we determine which prospective students to admit. Third, we run the multi-week training, bringing community partners and employers into the classroom to speak to the students. Fourth, we assist program graduates in determining which jobs are of interest to them and then find and apply for those jobs. Fifth, we work with employers to facilitate the hiring of our graduates

Job Purpose:

The Instructor & Employment Specialist assists their counterpart and the GCT Director in implementing the GCT at each of the five phases. This position is responsible for cultivating relationships with referral agencies, GCT students and graduates, and employers to achieve the goals of the program. This position facilitates the instruction of the GCT, while also assisting students and program graduates with the following: creating resumes, searching for jobs, preparing for interviews, and obtaining additional resources to become employment ready.

Establishing and maintaining relationships with GCT students and graduates and understanding their background and desires for work is a crucial component of the position. This position will also create and maintain relationships with green employers, developing a deep knowledge of employers’ needs and job openings and making that information available to GCT graduates. A main objective of the position is to connect GCT graduates with employers, providing graduates of the GCT with employment in green jobs in the Kansas City market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate with referral agencies to get prospective students referrals; maintain ongoing relationships with these agencies.

• Conduct interviews of prospective students to determine admission into the GCT, communicating the class’s format and expectations with these prospective students.

• Schedule guest speakers for the class who work in the fields the class is covering.

• Complete instructor training for the Roots of Success curriculum and audit classes.

• Facilitate the instruction of the GCT classes, doing all the necessary work for the classes to run smoothly and to establish relationships with GCT students.

• Work with GCT students and graduates on the following: resumes, job searches, applications, interview preparation, and providing references or letters of recommendation to green employers they have applied to.

• Follow up with the graduates at least at the 30, 60, 90, 180, and 365 day marks after their graduation to make sure they have what they need to succeed and document what they are doing.

• Research and find green employers in the Kansas City metro, and help create and maintain a database with up-to-date pertinent employer information.

• Communicate with these green employers, developing relationships with the goal of getting jobs for the GCT program graduates.

• Help build and keep updated a green job board for graduates to access and apply to jobs.

• Help develop and run environmental education programming for high school students.

• Responsibilities also include: weekly communication check-ins; helping create content for flyers, brochures, and social media posts; documenting communications and progress; and additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Passion for protecting the environment and public health

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds

• Experience and interest in assisting communities of concern

• Background in community engagement

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Positive leadership skills and ability to motivate and encourage others to achieve goals

• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively on a small team

• Educational (teaching/training) experience preferred

• Experience working with people to prepare them for the workplace

• Strong organizational skills

• Experience with social media and office software preferred

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Sitting, standing and moving around the classroom for extended periods while delivering instruction.

• Occasional lifting or carrying of classroom materials, such as books, handouts, or a laptop (typically under 25 lbs).

• Frequent use of a computer and phone for lesson planning, student communication, and job search support.

• Occasional travel within the community for student recruitment and outreach.

Compensation:

Negotiable based on experience. This is a full-time non-exempt position.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to Adison Banks at gctdirector@kccancompost.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.