On-Call Trainers

Call for Subject Matter Experts in Sustainability Fields Contract Position for Instructors & Trainers Green Building Alliance (GBA) is seeking contracted on-call trainers to assist with teaching green building curriculum to adult learners. Trainers will teach technical content in organized courses, and will have varied opportunities to help GBA inspire students from various backgrounds and professions. We are seeking dynamic teachers who can bring enthusiasm, inspiration, and subject matter expertise to current and new courses on behalf of GBA.

OPPORTUNITIES:

Trainers may choose to help in any of the following ways:

• Curriculum development or augmentation
• Guest speaking at a training
• Teaching a course on their own or with another trainer

Currently, trainers are needed to assist with:

• GPRO Operations & Maintenance, including GPRO for Schools
• LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Course

GBA is working on additional courses and trainings to meet growing and diverse needs within various professions, which will become available in the near future.

PAYMENT STRUCTURE:

Trainers will be paid on either an hourly basis or at a per project/training rate to be determined by the specific project/training budget and professional experience and expertise. GBA values the time of trainers and consultants and considers preparation and travel time required to perform the training and/or technical assistance. Opportunities can vary in length from one hour to several full days.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Commitment to GBA’s vision, mission, and values
• Commitment and demonstrated approach to creating an inclusive, equitable,

accessible, and welcoming environment for all learners regardless of age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, military, or veteran status (or any combination of these or related factors)

• Demonstrated teaching or training experience
• Demonstrated technical knowledge, subject matter expertise, and project

experience in green building design, construction, or operations

• Ability to follow guidelines and best practices outlined by GBA
• Openness to continued professional development (like master trainings), some of

which will be covered by GBA but some of which may require investment • Availability to teach during weekdays (our courses typically take place Mondays – Fridays between the hours of 9am and 5pm), as well as potential evenings

TEAM & LOCATION:

Contracted trainers will report to GBA’s Vice President of Education & Communications and/or its Workforce Development Director, and may work with other members of the GBA team. Trainers should be located within reasonable driving distance to Western Pennsylvania and may be asked at times to come to GBA’s offices on the South Side of Pittsburgh. Trainings may take place throughout Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

ABOUT US:

Green Building Alliance (GBA) positively transforms the world through the built environment for a sustainable, healthy, and just future for everyone. As an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, GBA is one of the oldest regional green building organizations in the United States. GBA proudly serves Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania, with stakeholders across the Mid-Atlantic, United States, and world. One of GBA’s differentiators is that we meet people where they are and help everyone find their door to sustainability. GBA values Community, Courageous Leadership, Equity, Innovation, Justice, and Passion/Compassion. Our contracted trainers will embrace our values and support this mission to inspire a diverse, inclusive, and growing network of champions for health, sustainability, and equity in the built environment.

TO APPLY:

• Submit a short cover letter with teaching history, project and technical assistance experience and/or credentials to View email address on click.appcast.io. • Interested parties will participate in a short interview and if selected, will be added to our list of trainers. This list of trainers will be listed on GBA’s website. • When appropriate, GBA staff will reach out with on-boarding details or training opportunities. • As needs arise, GBA staff will reach out to on-call trainers (either as a group or individually) to present new opportunities. • GBA strives to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We highly encourage qualified applicants regardless of age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, military or veteran status (or any combination of these or related factors) to submit an application for consideration. GBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.