Craft Training Program Manager

Closes: October 11 2026

Job Description
Provides technical and program management leadership for craft training and workforce development programs that support safe skilled and job-ready craft workforce pipelines. Develops implements monitors and evaluates training programs schedules documentation delivery methods and program governance practices using adult learning principles to align workforce capabilities with organizational needs safety expectations and applicable training requirements. Coordinates with internal stakeholders field operations vendors and educational partners to deliver effective compliant and scalable training solutions. Responsible for overall program delivery to include budget timeline quality change management communication plans and deliverables.

Craft Training Program Manager I Requirements

• Bachelors degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university in construction management workforce development education business or related field.

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in training workforce development project/program management utility operations or related areas.
• Demonstrated experience supporting training programs scheduling curriculum coordination documentation or program administration.
• Knowledge of construction skilled trades or utility operations preferred
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and learning program design and delivery.
• Effective and flexible written and verbal communication skills including presentation and public speaking.
• Ability to effectively plan work activities schedules priorities and utilization of resources.
• Ability to use appropriate technology to organize synthesize document and communicate data.
• Project Management or Program Management experience preferred.

Hiring Range: $77595 to $100486

Craft Training Program Manager II Requirements

• Bachelors degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university in construction management workforce development education business or related field.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in craft training workforce development project/program management utility operations or related area.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex multi-program training initiatives developing training strategies or implementing scalable learning solutions.
• Demonstrated experience supporting program governance standards and scalable program practices.
• Advanced knowledge of adult learning principles and learning program design and delivery.
• Advanced organizational skills to effectively manage multiple priorities stakeholders schedules budgets and program deliverables.
• Advanced analytical and communication skills to comprehend interpret and explain rules regulations policies procedures and program requirements.
• Ability to successfully develop and manage relationships at all levels of the organization and influence a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to use appropriate technology to organize synthesize document and communicate data.
• Comprehensive knowledge of budget principles development and administration.
• Knowledge of construction skilled trades or utility operations preferred.
• Project Management or Program Management experience preferred.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Hiring Range: $88336 to $114838

Hybrid work options are available for this role. The successful candidate will be required to work at our Jack Stewart location at least 3 days per week including Mondays and Tuesdays with additional day(s) determined by the manager.

To Apply
We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have multiple levels to account for an incoming employees various knowledge skills and experience.

Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile . All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click Submit.

Total Rewards

At Avista our employees are the foundation of our success. Their dedication drives the value we deliver to our customers and communities. Thats why we prioritize the physical mental and financial well-being of our team members and their families.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to support every stage of life and career. Our offerings include:

• Affordable healthcare options including medical dental and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits with an enhanced 401(k) match
• Incentive programs rewarding performance and contributions
• Competitive paid time off including holidays personal days and vacation
• Life and disability insurance for added peace of mind
• Wellness resources supporting mental and physical health
• Education and development support including tuition assistance
• Community giving programs encouraging employee engagement and impact
• Other optional benefits from Legal insurance Pet insurance and more (Eligibility subject to Bargaining Unit affiliation)

To learn more please visit our benefits website at are committed to maintaining a competitive and equitable total rewards package that attracts and retains a diverse skilled and engaged workforce.

In compliance with state laws we provide the full salary range for each position along with the typical hiring range based on qualifications experience and internal equity. The full salary range for this position is $77595 - $141339. Questions regarding compliance with this requirement can be directed to .

Pre-employment screening requirements
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test background check and motor vehicle records review.

Avistas Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Avista is a safe inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation marital status age sensory mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification) Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application interview process and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at if you would like assistance.

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