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The program prepares system impacted and equity-eligible participants for high-quality careers in the renewable energy industry. Unlike traditional solar training programs, Evolution Solar mirrors the realities of utility scale, industrial solar construction, emphasizing hands-on technical training, physical stamina, teamwork, and travel-based work readiness.\nThe 10-week, 350-hour semi-residential model means that participants will live onsite Monday through Thursday while receiving wraparound support services, life-skills instruction, and extensive hands-on technical training on a resolute 1 MW solar training array located at Knobelsdorff Electric, Inc. in Oglesby, IL.\n What You'll Do\nThe Residential Program Manager will lead day-to-day program execution, coordinate with instructional and facilities teams, uphold residential standards, and maintain the culture, accountability, and cohesion essential to preparing participants for industrial solar fieldwork.\nThis individual plays a critical role in participant success and overall program impact by ensuring a safe, structured, and supportive environment that prepares participants for the realities of industrial solar fieldwork through consistent oversight, community-building and effective program coordination.\nThis position will be onsite in our Oglelsby location for the duration of each cohort.\nManage daily residential operations during training cohorts, ensuring a safe, clean, respectful, and well-functioning environment.\nOversee participant orientation, check-in, schedules, house rules, residential expectations, and housing-related records.\nCoordinate facility maintenance, safety checks, and residential needs with appropriate support teams.\nBuild a positive cohort culture focused on teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and career readiness.\nServe as a primary resource and mentor for participants, providing one-on-one coaching, conflict resolution, behavior redirection, and non-clinical support.\nPartner with Evolve Foundation staff to integrate life skills, financial coaching, barrier-removal resources, and alumni support into the participant experience.\nCoordinate with instructors and operational teams to support technical training, scheduling, attendance, transportation, logistics, and communication throughout each cohort.\nSupport and enforce safety protocols, residential policies, behavioral expectations, and incident reporting requirements.\nPartner with trainers and subject matter experts to evaluate curriculum, capture lessons learned, and continuously improve training content and delivery.\nServe as the central point of continuity across cohorts, ensuring best practices, program improvements, and participant feedback are carried forward.\n What You Bring\n3+ years of experience in residential program management, workforce development, social services, education, correctional reentry, or related fields. \nStrong ability to build rapport and maintain professional boundaries with adult learners from diverse backgrounds. \nExperience managing residential or group-living environments (e.g., campus housing, job corps, workforce camps, transitional housing, etc.). \nExceptional communication, de-escalation, and conflict resolution skills. \nAbility to maintain structure, accountability, and safety while fostering an encouraging environment. \nComfortable working in a setting that includes physical labor training and industrial construction culture. \nExperience working with system impacted or equity eligible populations. \n Total Rewards Statement\nAs a full-time employee at KE, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.\n100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees\nHSA contributions to support your medical expenses\nCompany-paid life insurance and disability coverage\n401(k) with competitive company match\nPerformance-based incentives\nPaid weekly with competitive wages\nPTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement\nExclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage\nThe salary range for this position is $110,000 - $120,000 per year, which reflects a good-faith estimate based on market data and internal equity.\nWe believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.\nPhysical Requirements\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.\nTypical requirements may include:\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\nFrequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.\nAbility to occasionally lift fifteen pounds (such as files, office equipment, or training materials).\nRegular verbal communication and active listening in person, virtually, and by phone.\nAccessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources via email at .\nEqual Opportunity Employer (EEO)\nKnobelsdorff (KE) is an EEO to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.\nApplicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:\nEEO is the Law (English /Spanish)\nKE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. 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