Site Program Manager

Rising Sun Center for Opportunity

Job Opening: Site Program Manager (SiPM)

About Us

We’re deeply rooted at the intersection of equity, climate, and good, sustainable careers.

In 1994, Rising Sun Center for Opportunity began as Rising Sun Energy Center in Santa Cruz, California. Much has changed as we’ve adapted and innovated to respond to the needs of our participants and communities, but today, we remain rooted in our origins, preparing people throughout the Bay Area and Central California who have been locked out of prosperity for good jobs and green pathways that offer economic equity and mobility while building a climate-resilient future for all.

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The Climate Careers Program

Our Climate Careers program offers a no-cost service, the Green House Call, to local households. Green House Calls consist of an energy and water audit and installations of energy and water-saving devices. Climate Careers employs youth Energy Specialists, ages 15-24 from low-income households, to perform these audits and installations. Our innovative mission combines residential energy efficiency services with youth employment, development, and pathways to success.

Job Summary

• The Site Program Manager (SiPM) is responsible for implementing the Climate Careers program in a specific county, throughout the Central Valley Region–Merced County (Los Banos) or Madera County (Madera)while also supporting the overall goals of the program. The SiPM will oversee and supervise 9 youth during the summer. The SiPM will co-manage one site office with a Summer Program Manager during the summer employment.

The Site Program Manager will report directly to the Regional Manager and work closely with the Outreach Manager, Youth Development Specialist, and Summer Program Manager. SiPM is expected to transition between different sets of responsibilities throughout the position duration. Details are outlined in the Job Responsibilities section.

This position calls for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and who can balance multiple priorities. A successful candidate will equally enjoy administrative tasks, community engagement, and direct supervision and development of youth.

Program Details (Pay, Office Locations & Schedule)

Site Program Manager pay: $24.50/hour, 40 hours/week (must be able to work some weekends)

Monthly internet and phone reimbursements*: Phone-$30 dollars, Internet- $20 dollars

Vehicle use reimbursement when traveling from site office to client’s homes or any other Rising Sun event’s location. Rising Sun reimburses mileage at the 2025 federal mileage rate determined by the IRS.

Approximate site office locations (for Summer In-Person GHC: Merced County (Los Banos), Madera County (Madera)

• Monthly phone reimbursements apply throughout your time with Rising Sun. Monthly internet reimbursements only apply for Spring work.
• *Mileage reimbursements will only be offered for driving done solely for work-related purposes. For example, driving out from your assigned place of work (home in the Spring and your assigned site office in the Summertime) to outreach/recruitment events. Note that in the Summer, commuting between your home and your assigned site office does not qualify for reimbursement. Toll fees incurred as part of work travel are reimbursed.

Position Timeline

This position will consist of two contract phases. The Spring and Summer phase will begin on March 10, 2025 and end on August 8, 2025. An end-of-summer evaluation will then be conducted to determine whether the Site Program Manager is eligible for the Fall phase, which will begin on August 9, 2025 and end on December 12, 2025.

Job Responsibilities

Program Dates & Schedule (Spring Recruitment & Outreach): January-May 2025

• Coordinate and represent Climate Careers at in-person outreach events to engage clients and sign them up for the Green House Call service to ensure a full appointment calendar for the summer
• Collaborate with Outreach Manager and Outreach fellows to schedule, coordinate and represent Rising Sun at in-person and virtual recruitment events
• Successfully execute annual phone banking campaign to ensure appointments are booked
• Actively enter data into Salesforce and ensure waitlists, outreach logs, and trackers are up-to-date
• Present in-person or virtually to community organizations, such as faith-based groups, neighborhood associations, and local businesses
• Represent and speak on all aspects of Climate Careers to gather and strengthen support of the communities we serve
• Other duties as assigned

Paid Training: March 10-13

Youth Recruitment (events, interviews): March-May

Green House Call Outreach: March-May

Program Dates & Schedule (Green House Call Program): June-August 2025

• Share/delegate all site office responsibilities and collaborate with co-manager to ensure smooth operation of site office
• Directly onboard, train, supervise, and mentor up to 11 youth program participants (LIFT, ESD, ES)
• Train LIFT to become a peer leader by providing feedback, mentorship, supervision, and delegating site tasks that align with their skill level
• Provide continuous evaluation, training and feedback to program participants to ensure skill development and the highest possible quality of service
• Coordinate site logistics, including, but not limited to timesheets, payroll submission, expense reimbursement, and meticulous preparation and monitoring of all supplies, tools, and materials
• Ensure full schedule of Green House Call appointments, handle all customer service-related tasks including conducting confirmation calls, rescheduling (if necessary), ensuring quality service, and gathering customer testimonials
• Ensure the successful delivery of all site and staff deliverables and goals
• Collaborate with a Youth Development Specialist to address issues/barriers that a youth participant may be experiencing to ensure active and consistent programmatic participation and to further enhance the youth experience

Summer Program Training: June 4-June 13

Youth Training: June 16-20

Manager Meetings: Weekly on Mondays

In-Person Green House Calls: June 23- Aug 1

Site Office Closing Week: Aug 5-Aug 8

Program Dates & Schedule (Community Engagement & Partnership Building): August-December 2025

• Ensure completion of Green House Call goals by collaborating with Outreach Manager to participate in outreach events, phone banking and other client outreach strategies
• Monitor assigned supplies, tools, and materials related to Outreach and Virtual program
• Coordinate and represent Climate Careers at in-person outreach events to engage clients and sign them up for a Green House Call to ensure completion of program goals
• Deepen stakeholder partnerships throughout the Central Valley by introducing Climate Careers
• Assist Climate Careers program in programmatic task force work in preparation for 2026
• Other duties as assigned

FALL TRAINING: EARLY AUGUST

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & PARTNERSHIP BUILDING: AUG 5 - DEC 12

LAST DAY: DEC 12

As a Site Program Manager, you must:

• Adhere to all Rising Sun policies, including the Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy for Employees and Board of Directors
• Provide proof of COVID-19 primary series vaccinations by the start date of your employment, please refer to the CDC website if you are unsure of your status
  • Rising Sun will consider accommodations for disability, medical and/or religious reasons only. For more information on COVID-19 vaccinations, visit the CDC website.
• Adhere to public health safety regulations and/or best practices, including (but not limited to) wearing a mask in client homes
• Have a car, valid driver’s license, and motor vehicle insurance
• Be able to pass a motor vehicle record check with a safe driving record
• Be able to pass a criminal background check
• Stable phone access to make phone calls
• Be able to travel to and from assigned site office for in-person Green House Calls coordination
• Be able to lift 25 pounds and walk up to half a mile at a time
• Be able to complete the virtual Mandated Reporter and Sexual Harassment Training within the first week of hire
• Maintain confidentiality of all program participants and all files and records pertaining to youth participants and clients

As a Site Program Manager, you are:

• An effective verbal and written communicator with strong customer service skills
• Comfortable engaging with the public and adapting a message for diverse audiences
• Passionate about youth development and/or education, with the compassion and empathy to work with youth from various backgrounds
• Comfortable training and teaching others in a virtual and in-person setting
• Able to foster a fun, energetic, and goal-oriented environment
• Able to support and supervise youth program participants, assign work effectively, and address performance issues as they arise
• Competent with the Google Suite and comfortable with database and information management
• Highly motivated to develop managerial and professional skills

As a Site Program Manager, it would be great if you:

• Have experience in youth development, education, management, sustainability, and/or community engagement and outreach
• Are bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin, Punjabi, Cantonese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and/or other languages

Ready to Apply?

Fill out the online application here: https://risingsun.tfaforms.net/43

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis until all positions have been filled. If you have any questions, please contact us at ccjobs@risingsunopp.org

Rising Sun is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Rising Sun is committed to diversity and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and disability status. Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action; women and individuals who are Black, indigenous, and/or people of color are encouraged to apply.