About Volta Foundation
Join us at Volta Foundation, a pioneering nonprofit organization at the forefront of the global battery and energy storage ecosystem. With a vibrant network of 75,000 professionals, we are a nexus for thought leadership, collaboration, and growth in the industry. Through our diverse array of open-access events, publications, industry reports, and collaboration platforms, we offer an unparalleled stage for stakeholders to unite, communicate, collaborate, and shape the future of our industry.
The Role
The Director, Education & Workforce will lead the design, development, and execution of workforce education and training initiatives at Volta Foundation.
This role has a strong focus on curriculum and training program development and strategic partnerships across industry, academia, and government. The Director will drive workforce readiness by building scalable education programs, managing multi-stakeholder initiatives, and aligning objectives and outcomes with evolving industry needs.
This role is a full-time, remote contract position with an initial two-year agreement, with the possibility of extension based on performance, funding, and organizational needs.
Key Responsibilities
Education & Training Program Leadership
- Lead the development of workforce training programs and curricula for professionals across the energy storage value chain.
- Design scalable learning pathways, including workshops, short courses, certifications, and professional training programs.
- Ensure all training and curriculum offerings align with current and emerging industry standards, technologies, and workforce needs.
Industry-Government-Academia Partnership Growth
- Collaborate with industry leaders, educational institutions, workforce organizations, and government agencies to develop workforce initiatives.
- Support and expand apprenticeship, internship, and experiential learning programs that connect education to employment.
- Liaison with institutions and form strong partnerships across industry, government and academia, with key oversight into Volta Foundation academia partnerships.
- Act as a convener across stakeholders to align workforce supply with industry demand.
Educational Resource Center Management
- Oversee the operations and strategic growth of an educational resource center focused on energy storage technologies, workforce development, and training
- Create accessible and effective mediums to aggregate learning resources
- Manage partnerships with educational institutions, training providers, and workforce organizations to expand and enhance offerings.
Curriculum Development & Credentialing
- Lead the creation and continuous improvement of curriculum, training materials, and instructional content.
- Partner with subject matter experts to ensure technical accuracy and relevance.
- Develop and oversee credentialing, certification, or badge programs related to battery technologies and workforce skills.
Program Management
- Serve as the primary owner of multiple concurrent education and workforce initiatives, managing scope, timelines, budgets, deliverables, and outcomes.
- Develop program frameworks, metrics, and reporting to track impact, participation, and workforce outcomes.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver programs on time and at high quality.
Funding & Grant Support
- Identify workforce funding opportunities, including public and private grants.
- Support or lead grant writing, proposal development, and reporting in collaboration with partners.
- Ensure funded programs meet grant requirements and deliver stated outcomes
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in workforce development, curriculum design, or education program management.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs
- Experience in the energy, battery, or advanced manufacturing sectors is required
- Strong leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Excellent communication and strategic planning abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing education or workforce training portfolios at scale.
- Experience in manufacturing operations, in particular battery and energy storage.
- Grant writing experience and familiarity with workforce funding opportunities (public or private).
- Knowledge of emerging trends in battery technology, energy storage, or clean energy workforce needs.
Compensation
We offer competitive salary and on-target earnings package commensurate with the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
- $110,000 - $140,000 USD per year depending on qualifications and experience
- This role is a full-time remote contract position with an initial two-year agreement
- Unlimited PTO: We emphasize the importance of work-life balance. We offer unlimited paid time off, allowing our staff to take the time they need to recharge and rejuvenate.
