Salem, Oregon, United States · Hybrid
OTI Instructor Oregon Training Institute (OTI) | Community Action Partnership of Oregon (CAPO) Full-Time | Salaried, Exempt Starting Salary: $65,000/year, depending on experience Anticipated Start Date: September 1st, 20…
Skills: Technical Instruction, Curriculum Development, Building Science, HVAC Diagnostics, Weatherization
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Deliver classroom, virtual, and field-based instruction on residential energy efficiency and weatherization. Develop curriculum and maintain training resources while collaborating with stakeholders to build Oregon's clean energy workforce.
Requires three years of experience in building trades or energy efficiency and proficiency with diagnostic equipment. Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to travel throughout Oregon.
OTI Instructor
Oregon Training Institute (OTI) | Community Action Partnership of Oregon (CAPO)
Full-Time | Salaried, Exempt
Starting Salary: $65,000/year, depending on experience
Anticipated Start Date: September 1st, 2026; Subject to candidate availability
Help Build Oregon’s Weatherization Workforce
The Oregon Training Institute (OTI), a program of Community Action Partnership of Oregon (CAPO), is seeking an experienced and passionate OTI Instructor to help train the next generation of weatherization and energy-efficiency professionals.
This position combines hands-on technical instruction with curriculum development, program support, and statewide collaboration. If you enjoy teaching others, sharing your industry expertise, and contributing to Oregon's clean energy workforce, we'd love to hear from you.
What you’ll do:
As an OTI Instructor, you'll deliver engaging classroom, virtual, and field-based instruction focused on residential energy efficiency, weatherization, and diagnostic HVAC technologies. Working closely with the Training Manager and Lead Instructor, you'll help ensure training programs remain current, effective, and aligned with industry standards.
Primary responsibilities include:
Training Program Delivery
Program Maintenance
Reporting
Outreach
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Environment & Expectations:
This is a fully remote position that requires regular travel to support training delivery and program operations. The primary training location is the Oregon Training Institute (OTI) warehouse in Salem, Oregon, with additional travel throughout Oregon and occasional national travel for trainings, conferences, and industry events.
This position combines remote administrative work with classroom instruction, field-based training, and hands-on demonstrations of weatherization and energy efficiency techniques. The Instructor should be comfortable working in indoor and outdoor training environments and actively demonstrating installation methods, diagnostic testing, and the safe operation of industry tools and equipment. Duties routinely require walking, standing for extended periods, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, climbing ladders or stairs as appropriate, lifting and moving training materials and equipment, and performing the physical tasks necessary to effectively demonstrate weatherization practices and techniques.
Why Join CAPO?
The Oregon Training Institute plays a vital role in strengthening Oregon’s weatherization workforce, expanding access to high-quality energy efficiency services across the state. As an instructor, you’ll have the opportunity to directly impact workforce development while working alongside knowledgeable professionals dedicated to improving communities throughout Oregon.
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.
