Willdan,

Education & Workforce Development Lead

Willdan,$100K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in education, workforce development, or public policy preferred; related experience may be considered.
  • 7+ years of experience in workforce development or program leadership.
  • Strong knowledge of building science and energy efficiency is highly valued.
  • Familiarity with NYC's Local Law 97 and Climate Mobilization Act is an advantage.
  • Experience with stakeholder engagement in co-ops, condos, or governance bodies is a plus.
  • Proven ability to build community partnerships and design equitable programs.
  • Skilled in curriculum development and tracking outcomes effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the workforce development strategy to meet NYC's building decarbonization needs.
  • Coordinate training pathways for contractors and trainees to augment existing opportunities.
  • Collaborate on new educational programming to address identified gaps.
  • Forge partnerships with MWBEs, unions, and community organizations for equitable training.
  • Develop and manage training curricula and instructor recruitment in energy efficiency topics.
  • Create dual training models for workforce pipeline and capacity-building for building stakeholders.
  • Facilitate community-building events to help stakeholders share experiences and challenges.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
  • Collaborative work environment focusing on equity and innovation.
  • Strong commitment to community engagement and support for disadvantaged groups.
  • Involvement in citywide initiatives promoting sustainability and workforce access.
Full Job Description
The Education and Workforce Development Lead is responsible for designing and implementing inclusive, impactful training and career advancement pathways that align with a NYC Program's mission. This role ensures that community members-especially those from historically underrepresented groups-gain access to the skills, certifications, and job opportunities needed to thrive in the clean energy economy. The Lead works closely with technical experts, community organizations, training providers, and contractors to align offerings with market demand and citywide decarbonization goals. In addition to workforce pipeline development, this role builds the capacity of building decision-makers - including co-op and condo boards, property managers, and building staff - to advance decarbonization and Local Law 97 compliance projects within their own organizations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Lead workforce development strategy across the program, ensuring training aligns with NYC's building decarbonization needs.
  • Leverage and coordinate existing training opportunities to build clear learning pathways for contractors, building owners, and trainees.
  • Identify education gaps and collaborate with providers to co-develop new programming.
  • Build and maintain partnerships with MWBE firms, unions, vocational schools, and community-based organizations to expand equitable training pipelines.
  • Oversee curriculum development, instructor recruitment, and delivery of training on building science, electrification, and energy efficiency.
  • Advance two complementary training tracks: a workforce pipeline model (training, certification, and job placement) and a capacity-building model that equips existing building stakeholders to lead projects within their buildings.
  • Design and deliver Building Champion training pathways for board members, property managers, building staff, and other designated stakeholders, equipping them to navigate building improvement projects and support informed decision-making.
  • Coordinate with partner organizations to leverage and adapt existing curriculum and resources rather than duplicating available material.
  • Facilitate peer learning and community-building offerings - including workshops, roundtables, peer-learning forums, and cohort-based engagement models - to help building stakeholders share experiences and overcome common implementation challenges.
  • Promote equitable workforce access through targeted outreach and wraparound services for disadvantaged communities.
  • Collaborate with contractor and case management teams to connect graduates with job opportunities.
  • Track metrics on participation, certification, placement, and advancement; support continuous improvement based on labor market trends and feedback.
  • Represent the program in citywide coalitions, meetings, and with funders to advocate for aligned, inclusive training approaches.
  • Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and support audits or assessments to evaluate training quality and compliance.
  • Mentor and guide internal staff, interns, and contractors supporting workforce initiatives.
  • Facilitate team and contractor trainings to improve delivery quality and shared understanding of workforce goals.
  • Foster a collaborative, inclusive work environment focused on innovation, equity, and continuous learning.

Job Requirements / Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; degrees in education, workforce development, or public policy preferred.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in workforce development, training, or related program leadership.
  • Knowledge of building science, energy efficiency, or the construction trades strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with NYC building energy policy (Local Law 97 and the Climate Mobilization Act) and multifamily building operations strongly preferred.
  • Experience working with co-op/condo boards, volunteer governance structures, or other stakeholder-led decision-making bodies a plus.
  • Strong track record of building community-based partnerships and equity-centered program design.
  • Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Experience in curriculum development, outcome tracking, and partnership management.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, and data tracking tools.
  • Familiarity with relevant local, state, and federal energy efficiency policies and workforce regulations.

About Willdan,

Willdan Group, Inc. is an American publicly traded company selling professional technical and consulting services to public and private utilities, public agencies at all levels of government, and commercial and industrial firms. The company operates offices in more than a dozen states, with its key operations in California and New York. In 1964, the company was built by William Stookey and Dan Heil in southern California on a then-unique model of providing outsourced engineering services exclusively to municipalities, especially newly urbanizing cities. Over the next 50 years, the company's expansion has reflected the increasingly complex challenges facing communities, with a forward-looking focus on energy efficiency, energy engineering, cogeneration, Energy Savings Performance Contract, Community Choice Aggregation, smart city, microgrid consulting, and Transactive energy software. In 2006, Willdan Group, Inc. completed its initial public offerings in NASDAQ, becoming a publicly traded company under the symbol WLDN. In 2008, Willdan acquired Intergy Corporation, then renamed Willdan Energy Solutions, offering energy efficiency utility program management. In 2015, Willdan acquired 360 Energy Engineers and Abacus Resource Management, expanding its capabilities into Energy Service Company and Energy Savings Performance Contract services. Willdan acquired NYC-based Genesys Engineering, P.C., in 2016, bringing Power Engineering services into its portfolio, with an eye to evolution of U.S. power systems toward Distributed generation and microgrids.
Learn more about Willdan,
Size
1,560 employees
Market Cap
$248.5 million
Industry
Net Income
-$14.5 million
Founded
1964
5 Year Trend
+11.1%
Revenue
$390.9 million
NASDAQ

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