Waste Audit Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

SEIU 32BJ Training Fund

New York

Waste Audit Instructor (Part-time)

The 32BJ Training Fund is seeking qualified candidates for part-time Waste Audit instructors for classes taught in Manhattan, NY.

About us:

SEIU 32BJ is a service union that represents cleaners, maintenance workers, service staff, and security officers in the New York City area and nine states on the East Coast. Our mission is to educate every member so that they have the tools they need to meet the challenges of a changing industry.

Who we’re looking for:

• Creative, dynamic teachers with good interpersonal skills who enjoy working in diverse linguistic and cultural settings
• Teachers looking to empower workers through industry skills education

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement lesson plans that are aligned to the program curriculum and incorporate the provided educational materials.
• Teach course content using a student-centered teaching approach
• Teach hands-on skills specific to waste auditing
• Maintain and submit records of attendance
• Maintain ongoing communication with supervisor
• Participate in relevant professional development activities, as available

Qualifications:

• Experienced in the residential or commercial building industry to provide classroom and field instruction to experienced NYC superintendents
• At least two years' experience conducting waste audits in residential or commercial buildings
• Experience creating or analyzing waste audit reports
• Familiar with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), TRUE, or WELL waste-related requirements or Zero Waste Management
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with students from a variety of linguistic and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to use digital platforms to instruct, communicate, and record program data.

COVID-19 Considerations

• Record of completed COVID-19 vaccine or confirmed medical/religious exemption
• Compliance with current COVID-19 protocols of the organization

Classes offered

• Aug 1, 2026, Sat, 1-4pm
• Oct 9, 2026, Fri, 6-9pm
• Mar 2, 2027, Tue, 6-9pm
• Jun 4, 2027, Fri, 6-9pm

Location(s)

• Manhattan, NY

Compensation:  

• $75 per teaching hour
• Paid preparation time
• Paid in-house training, coaching, and professional development opportunities