Director, Training and Workforce Development

Join Our Dynamic Education and Training Team! 

We are looking for a Director of Training and Workforce Development to join our growing Education and Training team! This role will report to the Sr. Director of Residential and Community Energy. The Education and Training team is responsible for our contractor training functions, our curriculum-development work, and our rapidly growing Workforce Development programming. In this role, you will be responsible for directing the activities of CEE’s Training Department including contractor training and workforce development programs. This position is part of CEE’s leadership team and helps to inform and carry out strategic plan initiatives. This position has 2-3 direct reports and a staff of roughly 10-15 members.  This is a hybrid position.

Who We Are 

Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) is a clean energy nonprofit with offices in North Loop of Minneapolis and St. Paul. We provide practical energy solutions for homes, businesses, and communities to cut energy waste and harmful emissions. We collaborate regularly with field peers and partners, and we employ curious people who enjoy learning and contributing to the Midwest’s quality of life and economy. Recognized as one of Minnesota's top 200 workplaces by the Star Tribune, CEE is known for its open communication, respect for diverse perspectives, and commitment to work-life balance. 

What We Offer 

• Insurance Coverage Options: To ensure you and your family are well protected, we have got you covered with Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Saving Account, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Please see our 2025 Benefit Summary
• Impact: We want to make the world a better and more energy efficient place. Our work and the decisions we make are rooted in this foundational desire. 
• Future Planning: To help you secure your financial future, benefit from our retirement saving program. Reach your goal sooner with our immediate vesting and company contribution.  
• Work/Life Balance: We recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our team members in various aspects of their lives. Our benefits include generous Paid Time Off (PTO), paid parental leave, and salary continuation for major medical events, ensuring that you have the support you need during significant life moments and personal challenges.   
• Holidays: Our company provides nine paid holidays each year, offering you ample time to observe important occasions and enjoy personal time. 
• Growth: We want everyone to grow and learn within their roles. We offer professional development opportunities and education assistance. 
• Championing DEI: Our committed DEI Committee promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment by establishing clear goals and assessing progress throughout the organization. 
  
   

What You’ll Do 

Programs 

• Sets the strategic direction and provides leadership for training, education, and workforce development programming. This includes utility, federal, state, and local government funded workforce programs, and contractor training activities in Minnesota, Colorado, Illinois, and the Pacific Northwest 
• Directs activities related to all training, education, and workforce development. This includes working with new entrants into energy careers as well as upskilling existing workers. This position collaborates with other directors and department staff to ensure consistency across programs 
• Manage repository of various curricula, and ensure consistency and alignment across department training and education activities acknowledging different audiences and goals 
• Accountable for meeting all training, education, and workforce program related goals. 
• Develops new innovative program and business development ideas and delivery strategies that advance CEE’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals. 
• Develop and lead fundraising strategy for the training and education department, meeting annual budget targets. Lead RFP responses and collaborate with CEE staff to develop funding proposals. 
• Other duties as assigned or apparent.  
  
  
  

Leadership/Strategic Development 

• Represent CEE externally in areas related to training, education, and workforce development. Serve as a liaison to key community partners, and program funders. 
• Represent CEE’s training, education, and workforce program work internally on the Leadership team and with staff in other departments 
• Develop capabilities and leadership of key team members in the department by providing them opportunities to lead and providing them feedback and direction. 
• Build relationships with current and potential funders of CEE’s training, education, and workforce development programming in MN and other key states. 
• Serve as part of CEE’s leadership team in order to realize organizational goals, cross promote programs and support goals set by other departments. 

Administrative/Management 

• Supervise CEE’s training and workforce management staff including assignment of duties and performance evaluation 
• Evaluate department staff training needs and develop trainings and opportunities for skill development · Collaborate effectively across departments to develop a marketing strategy to create a clear understanding both externally and internally of CEE’s training, education, and workforce development efforts 
• Develop annual departmental budgets, working with key managers internal to the department and working with the accounting department to track progress throughout the year 
• Track program success and report to the President and key stakeholders 
• Maintain positive and professional culture within the department and uphold the mission, vision, and values of CEE within the department 
• Understand, communicate, and adhere to corporate policies and procedures, attend trainings as requested and read corporate wide emails and correspondence. 
• Other duties as assigned or apparent 

Skills & Knowledge We’re Looking For  

• Undergraduate degree and/or a combination of education, experience and skills to successfully fulfill job requirements   
• Ten years of program management and supervisory experience 
• Extensive experience presenting and communicating information related to training, education, and workforce development 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong knowledge and job experience with adult education, workforce development, and contractor technical education 
• Knowledgeable about adult learning theory and curriculum development 
• Experience working with external partners, funders and customers to meet their needs. 
• Excellent customer service skills  
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Ability to multi-task and work independently 

 
Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience working directly with building contractors  

• Expertise in entry-level adult career pathways and education focused on recruiting BIPOC and women into non-traditional industries 

Compensation 

Dependent on qualifications and experience, we expect the starting compensation range for this position will be $135 - $140k.

Center for Energy and Environment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment with us without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. We are committed to creating teams that are as diverse as the communities we serve and encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.  

Salary : $135,000 - $140,000