What are the responsibilities and job description for the Energy Specialist (Stockton) position at Rising Sun Center for Opportunity?
Rising Sun Center for Opportunity
Job Opening: Stockton Energy Specialist
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.
Learn more about who we are
The Climate Careers Program
Our Climate Careers program offers a no-cost service, the Green House Call, to South Stockton
households. Green House Calls consist of an energy and water audit and installations of energy and
water-saving devices such as LED Lightbulbs, showerheads, bathroom/kitchen faucet aerators, smart
powerstrips, and more. Climate Careers employs youth Energy Specialists, ages 15-24 from low-income
households, to perform these audits and installations.
Upon the successful completion of the Green House Call program, they will continue paid employment
with Rising Sun through a Fall externship placement program in which they will be placed with a trusted
partner organization to gain additional career exposure and build their professional network and resume.
- Position Schedule: June 16th - November 21st, 2025
- Mileage reimbursement: When traveling from site office to client’s homes or any other Rising Sun
- Approximate site office locations: North Stockton, South Stockton, Manteca
*Mileage reimbursements will only be offered for driving done solely for work-related purposes. Toll fees incurred as part of work travel
are reimbursed. Note that commuting between your home and your assigned site office, along with any toll incurred from that trip,
does not qualify for reimbursement.
The Energy Specialist (ES) Position
The position is from June 16, 2025 through November 21st, 2025. Below outlines the job responsibilities
within the months of the Energy Specialist position. There are different responsibilities and a
commitment to the entirety of the program is required.
Work Responsibilities for the Green House Call Program: (June-August, 2025)
- With a partner, visit 3-5 homes in your community per day (by appointment) to carry out a basic
and conduct the Appliance Upgrade Program application (TCC SITE ONLY)
- Participate in professional development workshops to establish a professional portfolio which
interviews after their time at Rising Sun
- Conduct follow-up phone calls to residents who have received Green House Calls to provide
- Participate in Externship Interview Day (Saturday July, 12th)
- Other duties as assigned
Program Dates & Schedule (Green House Call Program): June 16 - August 1st, 2025, up to 35 hours a week
Paid Training
&
Mandated
Reporter
Training
In-Person Green
House Calls
Green House Call
Late Dates
Professional
Development
Workshops
Interview Day
(in preparation
for Externship)
June 16th-20th
Monday-Friday
9am-4:30pm
June 23rd-August
1st
Tuesday-Friday
9am-4:30pm
Wednesday, July 16th
&
Wednesday, July
30th
12pm-7:30pm
Mondays 9am-4:30pm
and
Fridays 10am-12pm
Saturday July,
12th
- Complete 120 hours of paid work experience with host; 8-15 weeks at least 8-10 hours per week
- For a total of 45 additional hours, participate in weekly professional development workshops and
- Fulfill externship site host requirements/responsibilities as it pertains to the position description and
- Submit feedback through program evaluations in a timely manner that will be reviewed to enhance
- Meet with host and Rising Sun supervisors to discuss projects, develop goals and learning plan
- Participate in Externship Final Presentation
Program Dates & Schedule (Fall Externship Placement): August 11 - November 21st, 2025, 8-10 hours per week
Externship Placement
Announcements
Transition Programs
(Orientation, meet &
greet)
Externship Placement
Period with Host Partner
Final Externship
Presentations
July 22nd August 5th - August
8th
August 11th - November
21st
November 17th -
November 20th
Requirements Adhere to all Rising Sun policies, including the Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy for Employees
- Must 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*.
o *Rising Sun will consider accommodations for disability, medical, and/or religious reasons
- Adhere to public safety regulations and/or best practices, including (but not limited to) wearing a
- Proof of low- income status (or signed affidavit)
- Participate in ALL of the dates outlined above including training, Green House Calls and externship
- Stable phone access to make phone calls
- Be able to lift 25 pounds and walk up to half a mile at a time
- Able to get to and from work site locations on a daily basis throughout the duration of employment
- Be able to complete the virtual Mandated Reporter and Sexual Harassment training within the first
week of work
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.
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