Sr. Technical Trades Instructor (Seattle, WA)

Role Summary

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Technical Trades Instructor to help shape the careers of entry-level employees entering the Electric Vehicle (EV) technician workforce. In this role, you will deliver hands-on training, guide learners through complex technical concepts, and ensure they acquire the essential skills needed for success. Working closely with program managers and partner colleges, you will provide a comprehensive, engaging, and tailored learning experience for new employees in the technical field.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate strong partnerships with collaborating colleges for the Rivian Technical Trades program.
• Contribute to the development of service programming content for the program curriculum.
• Facilitate training in soft skills, empathy, de-escalation tactics, and customer service for Technical Trades students.
• Maintain accurate program documentation, including student rosters, attendance, training records, and curriculum compliance.
• Lead and take ownership of management responsibility relating to hiring, performance management, and overall Technical Trades Program Technician development
• Engage with service stakeholders and leadership to gather feedback and strengthen program alignment.
• Support recruitment efforts, including interview events, application reviews, and student onboarding.
• Optimize onboarding processes and procedures in collaboration with partnering institutions.
• Represent the Rivian Technical Trades program at workshops and speaking events to promote student engagement.
• Stay current on EV technology advancements and integrate updates into curriculum delivery
• Coordinate hands-on lab sessions, ensuring proper use and maintenance of training equipment and tools

Qualifications

• Experience with automotive training programs.
• A university degree or certificate in Automotive Technology is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or digital training platforms
• Prior teaching, coaching, or mentoring experience in a technical or trades environment
• Proactive, flexible, confident, professional, and self-directed in a fast-paced environment.
• Thrives when working independently and contributing strongly as a member of a high-performing team.
• Strong ability to collaborate and serve as a partner/consultant to Service Leadership and partnering Colleges.
• Strong facilitation and interpersonal communication skills are required.
• Friendly, approachable, and outgoing personality with a passion for motivating others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated confidence and professionalism.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.   The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.   We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.   You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than 6/30/26.