Workforce Development Consultant

Workforce Development Consultant

Position Description

Job Title : Workforce Development Consultant

Report To : Director of Programs

Job Type : Contractor position

Location : Chicago, IL, Hybrid, with occasional in-person commitments

Timeline: March 3, 2026 - June 30, 2026 (4 months)

Compensation : $75 per hour, at 100 hours per month

Total Compensation: $30,000

Date Posted : February 19, 2026.

Start Date: March 3, 2026

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About Equiticity :

Become a part of The Equiticity Racial Equity Movement.

Equiticity is a racial equity movement, operationalizing racial equity by harnessing our collective power through research, advocacy, programs, Community Mobility Rituals, and social enterprises, to improve the lives of Black, Brown, and Indigenous people in our society.

Equiticity is more than an organization; we are a movement working to wholesale transform our society and create liveable neighborhoods and cities for racially marginalized communities. We are delivering both innovative programming and transformative policies at the local, regional, and national levels to achieve our vision and realize our mission.

Equiticity is a place to explore inherent potential, crush perceived boundaries, and achieve what others consider impossible. Our movement is looking for people who are ready to grow, think, collaborate, dream, create, and lead. Our culture thrives by embracing creativity, innovation, and imagination. Our team seeks leaders, visionaries, and boundary pushers. At Equiticity, we value each person bringing their authentic selves and their sharpened skills, along with their passion for challenging the status quo in our society.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Equiticity’s workforce program expansion into solar charging, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging equipment installation and maintenance.
• Develop two new workforce development programs:
• A workforce development program focused on training around electric vehicles (EVs) and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE).
• A workforce development program focused on training around solar charging and battery storage systems.
• Define primary audience (age, income, geography, etc) for both programs.
• Design full curricula and related technical learning modules for both programs.
• Develop safety protocols for both programs.
• Integrate trauma-informed and culturally responsive instructional strategies into all daily lesson plans to support adult learners on Chicago’s West Side.
• Author high-quality instructor guides, participant workbooks, and interactive presentation materials for various learning styles.
• Facilitate community feedback sessions and focus groups to identify and mitigate barriers to program participation, such as transportation or digital literacy gaps.
• Conduct regular labor market research to ensure training modules remain compliant with the Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) and current industry standards.
• Provide real-time technical assistance and curriculum adjustments during the pilot phase of the training cohorts.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4+ years of professional experience in workforce development, training program delivery, apprenticeship/placement support, career pathway design, vocational training, or curriculum design.
• Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Education, Public Policy, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent professional experience in the trades with teaching credentials will also be considered.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and meet strict deadlines in a nonprofit environment.
• Expert-level communication skills for engaging with grassroots community members and high-level corporate/government partners.
• Demonstrated experience designing and running training cohorts, apprenticeships, or work-based learning programs from planning through launch and evaluation.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following areas: EV charging equipment, electrical work, solar energy, battery storage, energy efficiency, or related clean energy fields (hands-on experience is a plus, but not required if you bring strong workforce program experience).
• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, step-by-step learning plans for people with different backgrounds and levels of experience.
• Commitment to racial equity and inclusive program design, including experience working with communities most impacted by disinvestment.

Requirements:

• If applicant is not a sole proprietor/individual, applicant must have the following registrations completed:
• Federal UEI Number
• Federal registration
• Cage Code #

Job Title : Workforce Development Consultant

Report To : Director of Programs

Job Type : Contractor position

Location : Chicago, IL, Hybrid, with occasional in person commitments

Timeline: March 3, 2026 - June 30, 2026 (4 months)

Compensation : $75 per hour, at 100 hours per month

Total Compensation: $30,000

Date Posted : February 19, 2026.

Start Date: March 3, 2026

Email Cover Letter and Resume To : with CC to

[email protected]

Equiticity is committed to employing a diverse workforce and strongly encourages Black, Brown, and Indigenous people to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Job Types: Contract, Temporary

Pay: $75.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Application Question(s):

• If applicant is not a sole proprietor/individual, Do you have the following registrations completed:

Federal UEI Number
Federal SAM.GOV registration
Cage Code #

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60623