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Apprenticeship Outreach & Recruitment Specialist - Full-time, Remote (based in one of these three states: AZ, CA, UT). Posted 3-23-26

Workforce Development Administrative Assistant - Full-time, Rancho Cordova, CA. Posted 3-12-26

Electrical Instructor, Traveler (Based out of Fresno, CA)- Full-time, Fresno, CA. Refreshed 3-23-26

Electrical Instructor, Traveler (Based out of Rancho Cordova, CA) - Full-time, Rancho Cordova, CA. Refreshed 2-24-26

Interested applicants for any open position should thoroughly review the position description and requirements below and then submit a resume and cover letter to HR@goweca.com. Please specify the position for which you are applying in your subject line.

WECA is hiring a full-time Apprenticeship Outreach and Recruitment Specialist

About the Role

WECA is seeking a dynamic Apprenticeship Outreach and Recruitment Specialist to lead outreach, recruitment, and intake efforts for our electrical apprenticeship programs. In this role, you’ll develop partnerships, promote apprenticeship opportunities, support applicants through the selection process, and help advance workforce development objectives across multiple regions.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys public speaking, building community relationships, and supporting career pathways in the skilled trades.

Key Responsibilities:

Outreach & Recruitment

• Represent WECA at job fairs, schools, orientations, community events, and industry meetings.

• Develop and deliver presentations on apprenticeship careers, requirements, and pathways.

• Build and maintain partnerships with high schools, trade schools, community organizations, and workforce agencies.

• Work collaboratively with Marketing and internal teams on targeted recruitment strategies.

Applicant Eligibility & Intake

• Communicate eligibility criteria, application steps, testing processes, and timelines to prospective applicants.

• Coordinate and administer the full intake process, including application review, qualification verification, testing, interviews, and orientations.

• Maintain accurate and confidential applicant records.

• Ensure consistent and equitable application of entrance requirements.

Affirmative Action & EEO Compliance

• Support and manage WECA’s Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) activities.

• Develop and maintain EEO/AA policies and documentation.

• Prepare reports, track metrics, and respond to audits or compliance reviews.

• Partner with organizations supporting women, minorities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups.

Recruitment Event Planning

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate recruitment events, job fairs, school visits, and outreach initiatives.

• Track and analyze event participation and recruitment outcomes.

• Ensure activities align with program goals and compliance standards.

Workforce Development & Customer Service

• Collaborate with internal staff and external partners to identify workforce needs.

• Serve as a liaison between applicants, staff, and partner organizations.

• Respond to applicant and contractor inquiries within 24 business hours.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Education, Workforce Development, Public Administration, or related field; or equivalent relevant experience.

• Experience in outreach, recruitment, workforce development, or apprenticeship programs.

• Understanding of EEO/AA laws and compliance.

• Strong public speaking and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with accuracy.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.

• Ability to travel up to 75% across CA, AZ, UT and potentially other states in the future, including evenings/weekends as needed.

• Valid driver’s license and insurable vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in registered apprenticeship, skilled trades, or contractor-based environments.

• Experience supporting AA/EEO compliance reporting, audits, or policy development.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking within office and classroom facilities.

• Frequent use of standard office equipment (keyboard, mouse, phone, copier, etc.).

• Occasional bending, lifting (under 20 lbs), and standing.

• Frequent driving, including trips greater than 50 miles.

Salary & Benefits:

Full Time position starting between: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour

· Health insurance

· Dental insurance

· Vision insurance

· Life insurance

· 401(k)

· 401(k) matching

· Employee assistance program

· Flexible spending account

· Paid time off

Work Location: Remote in California, Arizona or Utah with the potential of other locations that may be added in the future. Occasional in‑person meetings and extensive travel required.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter to HR@goweca.com. Please specify the position for which you are applying in your subject line.

WECA is hiring a full-time Workforce Development Administrative Assistant.

About WECA

The Western Electrical Contractors Association, Inc. (WECA) is a premier provider of apprenticeship, training, and workforce development services for the electrical industry. We are committed to high-quality education, exceptional customer service, and strong support for apprentices, students, and member contractors.

Job Summary

The Administrative Assistant provides essential support to the organization’s workforce development and training teams. This role is responsible for preparing meeting materials, coordinating room setup, assisting with participant intake and documentation, maintaining required records and files, processing routine program paperwork, and contributing to ongoing improvements in internal processes. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, organized, professional, and dedicated to delivering excellent service.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative & Operational Support

Provide general administrative support to workforce development, training, and program staff.
Prepare materials and coordinate room setups for meetings, trainings, and events.
Assist with participant intake, documentation, and routine program processing.
Maintain accurate records and manage both physical and electronic files.
Process recurring program paperwork and data submissions.
Answer and direct incoming phone calls as part of front-line administrative support.
Participate in staff meetings and organizational functions.
Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Client Assistance & Customer Service

Understand and communicate organizational policies, procedures, and program guidelines.
Support outreach efforts by providing information about programs to participants and stakeholders.
Assist with preparing and mailing program materials and documentation.
Research topics as needed to provide accurate and informed responses.
Respond to client inquiries courteously and in a timely manner.
Document and escalate client issues when appropriate.
Draft professional correspondence and communications as needed.

Qualifications

Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).
Familiarity with common office equipment (copiers, etc.).
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions effectively.
Strong interpersonal skills with a friendly, professional, and helpful attitude.
Self‑motivated team player; able to work independently or collaboratively.
Ability to maintain a professional and positive image for the organization.

Salary & Benefits:

Full Time position starting between: $18.50 - $20.50 per hour

· Health insurance

· Dental insurance

· Vision insurance

· Life insurance

· 401(k)

· 401(k) matching

· Employee assistance program

· Flexible spending account

· Paid time off

Work Location: In Person, Rancho Cordova, CA.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter to HR@goweca.com. Please specify the position for which you are applying in your subject line.

Western Electrical Contractors Association (WECA) is hiring an Electrical Apprenticeship Instructor – Traveler in Fresno, CA

WECA is a nonprofit organization serving merit shop electrical contractors, their employees and the industry suppliers that support them. In California, WECA offers federal and state-approved Commercial, Residential, and Low Voltage (Voice Data Video and Fire Life Safety) Electrical Apprenticeship programs, a state-approved Electrician Trainee program, certification exam preparation classes, and state-approved continuing education classes for journeyperson electricians and low voltage technicians. In Arizona, WECA offers a federal and state-approved Commercial Electrical Apprenticeship program and continuing education classes for Journeyperson electricians. In Utah, WECA offers a federal and state-approved Commercial Electrical Apprenticeship program. WECA additionally shares its expertise by producing curriculum products and publications for the industry.

Job Description:

The qualified applicant will be involved in a fast-paced, educational setting, instructing Apprentices, certified electricians, or other Journeymen in the Commercial industry. This is a traveling role that will support WECA Apprenticeship classes at facilities in California and Utah and will be based out of our Fresno training facility. The instructor should have experience, expertise, and the ability to effectively instruct in Commercial and Residential electrical systems and theory. Instructors will be responsible for quality delivery of instructional materials and lab activities, input to curriculum development as a subject matter expert (SME), research, and ongoing maintenance of courseware content. Provide support to students and fellow staff members, work in a lab setting, and/or with lab boards provide hands-on instruction. Additionally, this role is required to keep the lab and all training aids maintained and the lab inventory current. It is important that this role stresses the importance of safety and instructs all facets of required safety within instructional material. This role will also keep accurate records of student achievement and maintain class management and discipline in a classroom and lab setting, ability to operate within a Learning Management System (LMS), Exam View, and other tracking and instructional materials and technology. You will also conduct, and train online courses as needed, provide input to annual budget forecasts and conduct job site visits to stay abreast of field experiences within the industry. This role may be asked to travel to support and teach at other WECA locations as needed.

Knowledge, Skill and Experience:

Working knowledge of the NEC (National Electrical Code), and of pertinent City or State inspection requirements.
A thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in installing and repairing commercial electrical systems, and safe use of tools and equipment.
Five (5) years of verifiable work experience in the field within the electrical and/or electrical construction industry; (Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered).
Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in development of, research, evaluation of and maintenance of effective and current courseware according to adopted instructional design methods that include lab activities and special projects as may be required.
Stay abreast of vocational and industry trends, employer requirements and new classroom instruction technologies or techniques.
Effectively communicate learning objectives and measure learning and conduct competency testing where required.
Conduct job site visits to member contractors to educate and interact with supervising Journeymen and Apprentices regarding on-the-job (OJT) training and inspections.
An ability to teach all years within program courses identified within specific instructional role.
An ability to motivate and train within an environment that will ensure the safety of students, equipment, and materials.
An ability to identify and consistently and fairly monitor student’s learning capabilities and preferences and provide effective instruction, including curriculum development, maintenance and delivery and proper supervision of lab activities.
An ability to effectively manage the classroom environment within classroom behavior/rules/policies including conflict management as may be required.
An ability to effectively share knowledge and experience and break down concepts to enhance the learning exchange.
Coaching and performance improvement as well as tutoring students as needed.
An ability to work independently in the classroom and in a team setting and provide accurate reports, feedback, and student performance records.
Must be a self-starter, consistently be prepared, creative in problem solving, always take initiative and exercise good judgment and perform in an ethical manner.
Professional and positive image for the Association, friendly, professional, and helpful attitude with customer service skills and assist and/or attend community outreach workforce development opportunities.
Possess a valid Driver’s License and some travel required.
General office administrative and record keeping skills, ability to create and maintain databases, and typing skills.
Knowledge of common office equipment operation (copiers, audio visual equipment and other classroom technology
Computer literacy and basic understanding of MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and databases.

Desired Qualifications:

Successfully pass the State Certification Exam, or the ability to attain within the next six (6) months of full-time employment for one of the states WECA operates.
Meet the established requirements for the California State post-secondary clear teachers credential or in the position to apply and obtain preliminary credential within one (1) year and clear credential within 3 years.
Prior formal teaching experience desirable.

If you have a passion for coaching or teaching in the electrical trade, WECA will provide you with excellent training to become a great educator.

Salary and Benefits:

Full Time position - $70,500.00 - $75,000.00

Benefits including:

· Health insurance

· 401(k) matching

· Dental insurance

· Vision insurance

· Flexible spending account

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter to HR@goweca.com. Please specify the position for which you are applying in your subject line.

Western Electrical Contractors Association (WECA) is hiring an Electrical Apprenticeship Instructor – Traveler in Rancho Cordova, CA

Job Description: The qualified applicant will be involved in a fast-paced, educational setting, instructing Apprentices, certified electricians, or other Journeymen in the Commercial industry. This is a traveling role that will support WECA Apprenticeship classes at facilities in California and Utah and will be based out of our Rancho Cordova training facility. The instructor should have experience, expertise, and the ability to effectively instruct in Commercial and Residential electrical systems and theory. Instructors will be responsible for quality delivery of instructional materials and lab activities, input to curriculum development as a subject matter expert (SME), research, and ongoing maintenance of courseware content. Provide support to students and fellow staff members, work in a lab setting, and/or with lab boards provide hands-on instruction. Additionally, this role is required to keep the lab and all training aids maintained and the lab inventory current. It is important that this role stresses the importance of safety and instructs all facets of required safety within instructional material. This role will also keep accurate records of student achievement and maintain class management and discipline in a classroom and lab setting, ability to operate within a Learning Management System (LMS), Exam View, and other tracking and instructional materials and technology. You will also conduct, and train online courses as needed, provide input to annual budget forecasts and conduct job site visits to stay abreast of field experiences within the industry. This role may be asked to travel to support and teach at other WECA locations as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

Working knowledge of the NEC (National Electrical Code), and of pertinent City or State inspection requirements.
A thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in installing and repairing commercial electrical systems, and safe use of tools and equipment.
Five (5) years of verifiable work experience in the field within the electrical and/or electrical construction industry; (Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered).
Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in development of, research, evaluation of and maintenance of effective and current courseware according to adopted instructional design methods that include lab activities and special projects as may be required.
Stay abreast of vocational and industry trends, employer requirements and new classroom instruction technologies or techniques.
Effectively communicate learning objectives and measure learning and conduct competency testing where required.
Conduct job site visits to member contractors to educate and interact with supervising Journeymen and Apprentices regarding on-the-job (OJT) training and inspections.
An ability to teach all years within program courses identified within specific instructional role.
An ability to motivate and train within an environment that will ensure the safety of students, equipment, and materials.
An ability to identify and consistently and fairly monitor student’s learning capabilities and preferences and provide effective instruction, including curriculum development, maintenance and delivery and proper supervision of lab activities.
An ability to effectively manage the classroom environment within classroom behavior/rules/policies including conflict management as may be required.
An ability to effectively share knowledge and experience and break down concepts to enhance the learning exchange.
Coaching and performance improvement as well as tutoring students as needed.
An ability to work independently in the classroom and in a team setting and provide accurate reports, feedback, and student performance records.
Must be a self-starter, consistently be prepared, creative in problem solving, always take initiative and exercise good judgment and perform in an ethical manner.
Professional and positive image for the Association, friendly, professional, and helpful attitude with customer service skills and assist and/or attend community outreach workforce development opportunities.
Possess a valid Driver’s License and some travel required.
General office administrative and record keeping skills, ability to create and maintain databases, and typing skills. Knowledge of common office equipment operation (copiers, audio visual equipment and other classroom technology Computer literacy and basic understanding of MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and databases.

Desired Qualifications:

Successfully pass the State General Electrician Certification Exam, or the ability to attain certification within the next six (6) months of full-time employment for one of the states in which WECA operates.
Meet the established requirements for the California State post-secondary clear teachers credential or in the position to apply and obtain preliminary credential within one (1) year and clear credential within 3 years.
Prior formal teaching experience desirable.

If you have a passion for coaching or teaching in the electrical trade, WECA will provide you with excellent training to become a great educator.

Salary and Benefits:

Full Time position - $70,500.00 - $75,000.00

Benefits including:

· Health insurance

· 401(k) matching

· Dental insurance

· Vision insurance

· Flexible spending account

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to HR@goweca.com. Please specify the position for which you are applying in your subject line.