OTI Instructor

OTI Instructor

Position Title: OTI Instructor
Program: Oregon Training Institute (OTI)
Reports To: OTI Training Manager
FLSA Position Status: Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt

Compensation: Starting $65,000/year, DOE

Anticipated Start: April 1st, 2026; Depending on candidate availability

General Description

This position supports the delivery of hands-on and technical training related to residential energy efficiency, energy conservation programs, weatherization and diagnostic HVAC technologies for the Oregon Training Institute (OTI), a program of Community Action Partnership of Oregon (CAPO). The Instructor works closely with the Lead Instructor and Training Manager and delivers training under the direction of the Training Manager, supporting high-quality training experience aligned with industry standards and workforce development goals.

The Instructor plays a key role in providing instructional delivery across classroom, virtual, and field-based settings, including individual and group training, lectures, demonstrations, simulation exercises, and computer-based learning. This position also contributes to the effective implementation of training programs, certifications, and learning tools that support skill development across the network. In-state travel may be required to support training delivery and program activities across multiple regions.

Essential Duties
Training Program Delivery

• Provide instruction for weatherization and energy-related programs in both classroom and field-based settings


• Facilitate weatherization and energy-related trainings in collaboration with the Training and Technical Assistance (T&TA) Committee of the Oregon Energy Coordinators and Affiliates (OECA), utilizing a variety of instructional methods


• Contribute to the development and implementation of new courses and delivery methods to effectively promote knowledge and skill development for residential energy efficiency programs
  


• Collaborate with program leadership to apply instructional guidance aligned with regulatory and certification requirements and participate in ongoing professional development to support compliant instructional delivery.   

Program Maintenance 

• Maintain and support updates to a reference library of testing and evaluation procedures, multimedia instructional aids, and laboratory tools and props.


• Maintain and update tracking tools and systems used to support training delivery, conference coordination, and participant progress monitoring.


• Perform ongoing upkeep of asset and inventory tracking systems that support training delivery and program operations.


• Participate in and contribute to annual internal reviews related to safety procedures, curriculum updates, organizational goals, and documentation revision needs.


• Support network facilitation and event management for training programs, including coordination with OTI staff and network partners, as directed by the Training Manager.            


• Provide logistical support for Training and Technical Assistance (T&TA) activities, in collaboration with program needs


• Coordinate logistical arrangements for trainings and meetings, including securing trainers, locations, and facilities, as directed by the Training Manager.


• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to contribute to the development, implementation, and interpretation of compliance requirements associated with program funding and operations.     

Reporting

• Produce reports that document training requirements, deliverables, participant activity, and outcomes for internal review and external reporting.


• Compile and report training participation, program revisions, and progress toward learning objectives in accordance with program and reporting requirements.


• Ensure training data and reporting documentation are accurate, complete, and submitted in accordance with established timelines and reporting requirements.
  

Outreach

• Participate in planning efforts and represent the Oregon Training Institute (OTI) at statewide and national trade shows, seminars, conferences, and speaking engagements, delivering instructional content as appropriate and in alignment with the Training Manager.


• Assist with outreach materials and follow-up communications related to trainings and outreach events.


• Participate in planning efforts and represent the Oregon Training Institute (OTI) at statewide and national trade shows, seminars, conferences, and speaking engagements, delivering report and/or instructional materials as appropriate and in alignment with the Training Manager.
  

Required Qualifications

• Three (3) years’ experience (combined) in any of the following fields: building trades, weatherization, energy-efficiency, and/or energy conservation


• Strong understanding of building science, thermodynamics, and energy conservation principals


• Experience delivering on-the-job instruction, demonstrations, or coaching in a field-based or operational setting for weatherization measures


• Experience facilitating trainings, workshops, learning sessions in a classroom, virtual, and/or field-based setting


• Demonstrated ability to correctly use and calibrate equipment and web-based programs such as combustion analyzers, blower door, duct blaster equipment, infrared cameras, and/or computerized energy modeling


• Strong understanding of Oregon Universal Building Codes


• Strong written, verbal, and communication skills


• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting


• Willing to travel statewide (Oregon) and nationally, as needed for position related duties


• Valid Driver’s License, current auto insurance, and an insurable driving record.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bi-lingual, Spanish/English preferred


• Experience with low-income weatherization programs


• Demonstrate established relationships with community-based organizations, state agencies, private sector partners, and individuals to help develop collaborative services


• Understanding of OSHA and EPA guidelines concerning hazardous materials to include asbestos, lead-based paint, etc.


• Experience with diagnostic HVAC technologies


• Holds current Residential Energy Analyst program and BPI certifications and is in good standing


• Experience compiling, organizing, and updating information
  

Disclaimer:

The statements in this announcement describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals in this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. Employees may be assigned other related tasks as needed by their supervisor or management.

Background Check Disclosure:

Community Action Partnership of Oregon (CAPO) conducts pre-employment background checks for all final candidates. Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion and passing of a background check. Background screenings are processed through HireRight, a third-party consumer reporting agency, and may include verification of employment history, education, and other information relevant to the position. Candidates will receive all required disclosures and authorizations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act before any background check is initiated.

E-Verify Disclosure:

CAPO also participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility after hire. New employees are required to complete the Form I-9 and will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration. CAPO will only use E-Verify once an offer has been accepted and employment has begun, and will not use the system to pre-screen applicants.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Community Action Partnership of Oregon (CAPO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CAPO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. CAPO is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment for all employees.