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Workforce Development Administrative Assistant - Full-time, Rancho Cordova, CA. Refreshed 4-27-26

Electrical Instructor, Traveler (Based out of Fresno, CA)- Full-time, Fresno, CA. Refreshed 4-27-26

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 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: