Corporate Trainer, Trades Training - Carpentry Adjunct Pool

The Organization

Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country’s largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene. 
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.  

If this sounds like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away. 

EEO Statement 

Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Osvaldo Gomez, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

PO Box 667517                                   

Houston TX, 77266

713 718.8271 or [email protected]  

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.

EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree required. Eight (8) years experience may be substituted for the degree.

Certification in construction trades (i.e., Master Welder, Master Electrician, etc), or any construction trades training certification, such as The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) preferred.

EXPERIENCE
A minimum of three (3) years subject-related industry experience required. Community college, university teaching, or corporate training experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to deliver classes at the client location/facility

Knowledge and ability to dress appropriately.

Excellent presentation skills, with demonstrated proficiency in presenting information clearly and effectively in both oral and written communication.

Ability to attend certification classes in their discipline as deemed necessary by the department in order to comply with licensing requirements.

Ability to repair, maintain and operate all relevant machines and tools

Ability to climb a ladder to retrieve and replace materials and supplies as needed

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to work in a diverse work environment

Ability to teach day or evening classes at a number of sites around the city

Ability to use current technology, including skill in a variety of computer software programs.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population

Possess good organizational and planning skills

Demonstrate sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.

Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment

Self-disciplined and ability to effectively manage others

Must be able to customize training content and format to fit client’s objectives.

Knowledge of and ability to use learning theory-motivational, perceptual, and emotional forces present in the learning process and the conditions which affect individual learning and change.

Knowledge of and ability to use theories of leadership-alternative techniques and styles for guiding, motivating, and directing individuals under various situational conditions to achieve effective performance.

Knowledge of current developments in related fields of specialization with the ability to keep up-to-date on changes in policies and procedures to maintain current working knowledge.

Ability to contribute and present innovative ideas for new curricula and programs that combine traditional schedules with new demands from industry schedules.

Ability to meet deadlines for reports and other required paper work.

Ability to perform all the essential functions of this job.