Employment & Volunteer Opportunities
As we continue to grow and expand we will be looking to add additional members to our team. We will list any current openings here. We also always need volunteers. Find out more about volunteer opportunities below.
WVWW Employment Opportunities
We will list any current openings with WVWW here. See the job descriptions below and if you are interested send your resume and cover letter to carol@wvwomenwork.org or mail them to West Virginia Women Work “Attention Carol Phillips” 201 New Jersey Street, Morgantown, WV 26501
Now Hiring: Charleston, WV – Training Coordinator – Step Up for Women Construction
Position: Training Coordinator – Step Up for Women Construction Program
Location: Charleston, WV
Are You Ready to Lead Change? Join Our Team!
Overview: West Virginia Women Work, a statewide nonprofit organization, is seeking a proactive and outcomes-oriented Training Coordinator to take charge of the training and student components within our Step Up for Women Construction program based in Charleston, WV. If you are deeply committed to advancing women’s empowerment, driving workforce development, and fostering impactful change within the community, this role provides a significant opportunity to lead and influence progress.
Why Join Our Team?
At West Virginia Women Work, we don’t just offer a job; we offer a chance to be a catalyst for transformation. As the Training Coordinator for our Step Up for Women Construction program, you’ll have the unique opportunity to shape the futures of women, promote economic empowerment, and make an enduring difference in the community.
Key Responsibilities:
Participant Recruitment and Engagement:
• Lead participant interviews and manage enrollment processes.
• Organize open house recruitment events to attract prospective candidates.
Soft Skills Instruction:
• Deliver vital soft skill topics through both virtual and in-person sessions.
• Cover communication, resume writing, interviewing, and job-hunting tactics.
Training Coordination and Support:
• Coordinate hands-on training components and arrange expert speakers.
• Guide students through the program, ensuring compliance with curriculum and schedule.
Student Relationship Management:
• Serve as the main point of contact, addressing inquiries and monitoring progress.
• Maintain accurate records, report to partner agencies, and provide referrals to support services.
Program Support and Administration:
• Assist Program Coordinator in event logistics and outreach efforts.
• Manage data entry, reporting, and maintain a comprehensive filing system.
Student Support, Mentorship, and Relationship Building:
• Serve as a mentor, providing invaluable guidance and support to program participants.
• Cultivate a positive learning environment that encourages personal and professional growth.
• Act as a bridge between program participants and external support agencies, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
• Establish and nurture relationships with external entities to ensure comprehensive support for program participants.
• Engage with employers, educational institutions, community organizations, industry professionals, and other stakeholders.
Required Skills:
• Ability to effectively communicate empathetically, clearly, and assertively with participants, staff, and partners
• Ability to adapt to evolving program needs, technological advancements, and changing circumstances effectively
• Respect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of participants and stakeholders
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing program needs
• Passion for promoting and supporting self-sufficiency and economic empowerment among women
Qualifications:
• Construction/trades experience a plus but not required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong computer skills.
• Exceptional time management and organizational abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a culturally sensitive and professional manner.
• Enthusiasm for promoting self-sufficiency and economic empowerment among women.
• BA/BS degree preferred.
• Previous experience in workforce development, nonprofit, or program management is a plus.
• Familiarity with client databases or CRMs, especially Salesforce, is highly preferred.
Join Us in Leading Transformation
If you are a highly motivated, visionary, and organized professional ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. Join West Virginia Women Work and lead the way in shaping a brighter future for women in our community.
What We Offer:
• Competitive salary & benefits package
• Comprehensive medical insurance (100% paid by WVWW after probation).
• Simple IRA with a 3% match after probation.
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Flexible PTO policy designed to promote work-life balance.
• Partial remote work and opportunity for flexible work hours.
Application Instructions:
Ready to take the lead? Send your resume and a compelling cover letter showcasing your leadership skills and passion to carol@wvwomenwork.org or mail them to WV Women Work, Attn: Carol Phillips, 201 New Jersey Street, Morgantown, WV 26501.
At West Virginia Women Work, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. Women and women of color are strongly encouraged to apply. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Now Hiring: North Central (Morgantown, WV)
Job Title: Skilled Trades Instructor
Position Reports to: Program Coordinator
Overall Function: The Skilled Trades Instructor is a part-time contract position, 12 weeks twice a year, for our construction training program in Westover, WV. The Skilled Trades Instructor is responsible for planning and implementing an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that teaches students tool and building basics. Expertise in carpentry, electrical, and/or plumbing trades (or any combination) is required and teaching experience preferred.
Organization Description
West Virginia Women Work, a statewide 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in 2000, supports and advocates for the education, employment, and economic equity for all women. Over 20 years ago WVWW began offering a tuition-free skilled trades training program, Step Up for Women, at our headquarters office in Morgantown and later expanded to include our Charleston location. Our sites are staffed by a staff with over 25 years of combined experience specializing in placing women in nontraditional occupations and we’re the only organization in the state recognized by the Dept. of Labor to offer “Quality Pre-Apprenticeship Training Programs.” More information can be found at wvwomenwork.org.
Primary Responsibilities
• plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• prepare building site and classroom for class activities
• provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs
• instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• use relevant technology to support instruction
• observe and evaluate student’s performance and development
• assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments
• provide appropriate feedback on work
• encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
• manage student behavior in the classroom by enforcing rules and procedures outlined in the Self-Eliminating Demerit System
• counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement
• participate in extracurricular activities such as student orientations, student organizations, and graduation ceremonies
• participate in meetings pertaining to the maintenance and advancement of the training program
• communicate necessary information regularly to students and staff regarding student progress and student needs
• keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
General Expectations
• Spend most of the class time doing hands-on learning. Spend three hours or less each week reviewing the course books. Assign reading at home and spend class time reviewing end-of-chapter and student questions.
• Class time is to take place outdoors, including book review, as much as possible. Inclement weather does not constitute holding classes indoors. Only risk of injury warrants indoor classes.
Topic Requirements
• Safety- Before beginning each portion of the program (carpentry, electrical wiring, and plumbing) teach two hours of specialized safety information pertaining to that topic prior to any hands-on coursework.
• Carpentry- Curriculum should include a practice project like building picnic tables or saw horses, building/project planning with the class, creating a materials list, standard wood sizes, Pythagorean theorem, 3 4 5 methods for squaring, residential building practices and materials, rough framing, roofing, exterior siding, hanging doors, building stairs, reading a tape measure, hand and power tools, personal protective equipment, subject math, etc.
• Electrical- basic electrical terminology and vocabulary, hand and power tools, types of wire and uses, types of receptacles, types of fixtures, one-way and two-way switches (three- and four-way switches for more advanced students), subject math, etc.
• Plumbing- basic plumbing terminology and vocabulary, hand and power tools, types of materials used and their purpose, different methods of plumbing, subject math, etc.
Application Instructions:
Resumes and cover letters may be emailed to carol@wvwomenwork.org or mailed to WV Women Work, Attn: Carol Phillips, 201 New Jersey Street, Morgantown, WV 26501.
Women and women of color are strongly encouraged to apply. WV Women Work is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
WVWW Volunteer Opportunities
There are many opportunities for volunteers at WVWW. If you are a woman working in a nontraditional role, we would love for you to come and speak to the students. This can also be done virtually.
Do you have a skill that aligns with our programs? Come and share your knowledge.
