Workforce Development Consultant - Mining

WIL is seeking a Workforce Development Consultant for mining to advise on jobs, skills, and training across critical minerals mining and mineral processing.

About the Workforce Intelligence Lab (WIL)
The Workforce Intelligence Lab (WIL) is an applied workforce research initiative. WIL builds methodology-transparent workforce intelligence, including labor demand signals, occupational and credential pathways, and training-to-employment outcome measures, and works with education, employer, research, and community partners to turn that evidence into grant and sponsored-project collaborations. Learn more:
Opportunity type: this is a contingent proposal opportunity in WILs expert collaborator network, not a funded vacancy. It supports a competitive grant application WIL is preparing; no award has been made, and there is no guaranteed work or funding. If an award proceeds and the staffing model calls for it, WIL may offer a project-based contract or consulting engagement. We will ask before naming you or including your resume in any proposal.
What youll do
Advise on occupations, skills, and credentials across critical minerals mining and mineral processing
Map labor demand and training gaps
Help design training and career pathways with colleges and employers
Inform industry partnership strategy
Review technical content for accuracy
Contribute qualifications and past-performance narrative to WIL proposals when you authorize naming
Apply to be considered.
Requirements
Required
Industry, research, or training experience in mining, mineral processing, metallurgy, or geology
Knowledge of the sectors workforce and skills needs
Experience working with employers or training programs
Clear technical writing
Comfortable as a project-based contract collaborator; remote US
Nice to have
Mine safety training experience
Higher education background in mining, geology, or materials
Prior federal critical minerals research or workforce project