Workforce Development Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

The Building Performance Association is looking for a dynamic, full-time Workforce Development Coordinator. To fulfill the mission of the Building Performance Association to advance the performance of residential buildings, the Workforce Development Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operational execution of the Associations workforce initiatives. This role owns the quality and completeness of all program deliverables, including participant records, compliance documentation, and funder and state reporting. It focuses on the implementation of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAP) and the fulfillment of specific state contract requirements. This is a task-oriented position requiring industry experience to ensure that training, credentialing, and reporting activities align with organizational and contractual standards.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apprenticeship Program Implementation: Lead the daily activities required to promote and implement Registered Apprenticeship Programs, including enrollment management, progress tracking, and graduation documentation for apprentices.
• State Contract Operations: Support the implementation and administration of workforce development contracts and related initiatives, ensuring timely completion of deliverables, reporting, and stakeholder requirements.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Serve as a primary point of contact for departments of labor, workforce boards, and employer sponsors regarding daily program operations.
• Resource Management: Contribute to the development of, maintain, and distribute technical resources, career path outlines, and on-the-job training materials for contractors and weatherization agencies.
• Compliance and Reporting: Track program outcomes rigorously to support contract compliance and high-stakes grant reporting requirements.
• Operational Support: Assist in the development of project schedules and internal procedures to support the Associations workforce development goals.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Detail-Oriented Implementation: Proven ability to manage high-volume, detailed technical and administrative workflows with strong follow-through.
• Industry Knowledge: Practical understanding of the building science and energy efficiency sectors to effectively communicate with partners and contractors.
• Effective Communication: Ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders through professional written and verbal communication.
• Collaborative Mindset: A team player who works effectively with staff and external partners under the direction of the Director of Outreach.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Industry Experience: Proven experience in building science, construction, or energy efficiency sectors is required.
• Apprenticeship Expertise: Direct experience administering a Registered Apprenticeship Program is required.
• Certifications: Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge is highly desirable but not required.
• Travel: Willingness to travel for stakeholder meetings, program activities, and conferences (approximately 20-30%).

Benefits

401k Savings Plan and Match, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance, Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off, Flexible Workplace

Compensation

$60,000 - $65,000 annual compensation depending on experience.

About the Building Performance Association

At BPA were not all the same. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because its the right thing to do, but because it makes our association stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for helping improve the lives of others, you will find a home at BPA.

At BPA we collaborate. Seriously. Our team is made up of some great individuals, but together we are amazing. If you value giving and receiving input, working toward (and celebrating) shared successes, being inclusive, giving the benefit of the doubt, and being responsible for each other- we should talk.

At BPA we care about the whole you. Nowadays, there really isnt such a thing as work/life balance. Work and life are irrevocably intertwined. We want you to be comfortable and that is why this is a remote position. We dont worry about you being away from your desk over a doctors appointment, a childs performance, or a needed mental health break. BPA has what we call the flexible workplace- this means that if you need be away for a part of the day to tend your life, we are happy to support you.

BPA wants you to reach your potential. Your professional development and professional satisfaction are important to us. We want to support your growth not only through work experience, but through continuing education opportunities as well. We want you to be challenged and energized, we want you to have significant influence on the projects you take on. We want you to have career goals and while we hope it involves BPA for the long term, if you are pulled in another direction, having your growth supported while you are here will have been well worth it.

BPA values a good fit. A sense of humor helps. Having a can do and go with the flow attitude fits. We want you to be yourself- characters are most certainly welcome. We often spend more time with our colleagues than with our families and friends during a given week, therefore we see bringing in new team members as an awesome opportunity and responsibility. We value team oriented, friendly, approachable, spirited individuals with lots of integrity who are eager to get things done.

MORE ABOUT BPA

The Building Performance Association is a membership-based 501(c)6 industry association representing a broad range of stakeholders that deliver energy efficiency services and products to owners and occupants of existing residential buildings, nationwide. The Associations mission is to transform the market for the home performance industry through advocacy, education, research, and networking to ensure all homes are healthy, comfortable, and energy efficient.

As an equal opportunity employer, Building Performance Association is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

About You

This role is suitable for a range of people with different levels of experience and professional competencies within the home/building performance and residential energy efficiency space.

Youve done (a lot of) this before. Youve got the skills and experience to hit the ground running. You might not have covered everything in previous roles, but youll be able to learn quickly and apply it.

Youre a consensus builder. You can listen and understand input from a diverse group of stakeholders. You know how important it is for each group member to feel heard, and you can ensure that it happens.

Youre a juggler. Youre used to multiple projects and can keep things moving. You know what questions to ask, and how to balance conflicting priorities to deliver successful outcomes.

You figure out whats needed. Youre comfortable sifting through lots of information to get to the root of an issue, figuring out what to do, and you have the confidence to make it happen.

Youre a collaborator. We are big believers in the power of a team and work closely with stakeholders internally and externally to share experience and knowledge. This approach will fit you like a glove.

You enjoy working in smaller teams and are happy managing your own workload . Your flexibility and proactive nature mean that youre comfortable and motivated to make decisions yourself, knowing how to draw in other team members to help get things done.

You take your work, but not yourself too seriously. You keep the mission at front of mind and know that the teams success is your success. You know that work should be fun and that a good laugh is key to a productive day.