What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leader in Field Training position at Rising Sun Center for Opportunity?
Rising Sun Center for Opportunity
Job Opening: Leader in Field Training (LIFT)
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 Bay Area and Stockton.
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.
Job Summary
The LIFT position is for emerging climate leaders ages 18-24 from low-income households. Participants
will develop leadership skills by providing coaching, mentorship, and training to Energy Specialists and
drivers. Youth will participate in regularly occurring professional development workshops, career pathways
and make connections. 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, San Rafael, Daly City, Stockton
*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 Leader in Field Training (LIFT) Position
The position is from June 4, 2025 through November 21st, 2025. Below are the job responsibilities of the Leader in
Field Training position. There are different responsibilities and committing to the entirety of the program is required.
Work Responsibilities for the Green House Call Program: (June-August 2025)
- Act as a peer leader and mentor to Energy Specialists by assessing the Green House Call service,
- Fill in as Energy Specialists to conduct in-person house calls in the event of team member absence
- Become a subject matter expert in all aspects of delivering high-quality Green House Calls
- Continuously improve quality of Green House Call service among the Energy Specialists by giving
- Support in the delivery of bi-weekly workshops that foster eco-literacy, financial literacy and the
- Facilitate at least one curriculum workshop for Energy Specialists by the end of summer
- Document the Climate Careers summer program by capturing photos and videos of Green House
- Support managers with outreach by attending events in the community and scheduling
- Create and manage a blog to track lessons learned as a LIFT throughout the Summer
- Participate in Externship Interview Day (Saturday July, 12th)
- Other duties as assigned
Program Dates & Schedule (Green House Call Program): June 4th - August 8th, 2025, 38 hours a week
Paid Training
Paid Training
(Youth)
In-Person Green
House Calls & Late
Dates
Professional
Development
Workshops
Externship
Interview Day
June 4th-13th,
June 16th-20th
Monday-Friday
June 23rd - August
1st
Tuesday-Friday
Late Days
July 16th & 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 up to 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
Externship Final
Presentations
July 22nd, 2025 August 5th - August
8th, 2025
August 11 - November
21st, 2025
November
17th-November 20th,
- Adhere to all Rising Sun policies, including the Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy for Employees
- 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 only. For
- Adhere to public health safety regulations and/or best practices, including (but not limited to)
- 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 and be able to pass a
- 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
- An effective communicator with strong presentation skills or a desire to develop these skills
- Be able to complete the virtual Mandated Reporter and Sexual Harassment Training within the first
week of work
- Are proficient with software like Google Suite, Salesforce
- Have experience and/or interest in youth development, education, management, sustainability,
- Are bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and/or other languages
- Have strong customer service skills
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.
EOE/AA/Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.
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