What are the responsibilities and job description for the Energy Specialist position at Rising Sun Center for Opportunity?
Rising Sun Center for Opportunity
Job Opening: Energy Specialist
About Us
Rising Sun Center for Opportunity is a premier workforce development and community resilience
non-profit serving the Bay Area and San Joaquin County. We offer two programs, Climate Careers and
Opportunity Build, that give youth and adults the training and experience they need to access sustainable
career pathways and maximize their potential.
For more information about Rising Sun, please visit www.risingsunopp.org
The Climate Careers Program
Our Climate Careers program offers a no-cost service, the Green House Call, to local Bay Area 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.
- Mileage reimbursement: When traveling from site office to client’s homes or any other Rising Sun
- Approximate site office locations: Oakland, Vallejo, Daly City, San Rafael, Stockton
- Mileage reimbursements will only be offered for driving done solely for work-related purposes. Toll fees incurred as part of work travel
does not qualify for reimbursement.
The Energy Specialist (ES) Position
The position is from June 16th, 2025 through November 21st, 2025. Below are the job responsibilities of
the Energy Specialist position. There are different responsibilities and committing to the entirety of the
program is required.
- With a partner, visit 3-5 homes in your community per day (by appointment) to carry out an energy
- Participate in professional development workshops to establish a professional portfolio which
includes a resume and cover letter, as well as learn strategies to network and perform well on
interviews after your time at Rising Sun
- Conduct follow-up phone calls to residents who have received Green House Calls or EE kits to
- Participate in Externship Interview Day (Saturday July, 12th)
- Other duties as assigned
Program Dates & Schedule (Green House Call Program): June 16th - August 1st, 2025, 28-35 hours per week
Paid Training In-Person Green
House Calls
(Tues-Fri)
Green House Call
Late Dates
Curriculum
Workshops
Externship
Interview Day
Monday June
16th-Friday 20th
10am-5:30pm
June 23rd- August
1st
10am-5:30pm
Wednesday July 16th
& Wednesday July
30th
12pm-7:30pm
Mondays (10am-5pm)
and
Fridays (10am-12pm)
Saturday July 12th
- Complete 120 hours of paid work experience with host; 8-15 weeks for 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 during in-person Externship Final Presentation
Program Dates & Schedule (Fall Externship): August 11 - November 21st, 2025, 8-10 hours per week
Externship Placements Transition Programs
(Orientation, meet &
greet)
Externship Placement
with Host Partner
Final Externship
Presentations
July 22nd, 2025 August 5th - August
8th, 2025
August 11 - November
21st, 2025
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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