What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Program Manager position at Rising Sun Center for Opportunity?
Rising Sun Center for Opportunity
Job Opening: Summer Program Manager (SPM)
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 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 Summer Program Manager (SPM) position implements the Climate Careers program in a specific city
throughout the greater Bay Area while supporting the overall goals of the Climate Careers program. The
SPM will work alongside a co-manager to implement and oversee the Green House Call goals, processes,
and deliverables. The SPM will supervise 13 youth participants and is jointly responsible for site office
administration, client identification/booking, and oversight of service delivery to clients.
This position calls for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance multiple
priorities. A successful candidate will equally enjoy administrative tasks, community engagement, direct
supervision and development of youth. The SPM reports directly to the Regional Manager.
- Phone reimbursements (2 months):$30 dollars/month
- Vehicle use reimbursement: When traveling from site office to client’s homes or any other Rising
- Approximate site office locations: Oakland, Vallejo, San Rafael, Daly City
- Mileage reimbursements will only be offered for driving done solely for work-related purposes. Note that commuting between your
- Directly onboard, train, supervise, and mentor up to 13 youth program participants
- Train Leader-in-Field-Training (LIFT) to become a peer leader by providing feedback, mentorship,
- Provide continuous evaluation, training and feedback to participants to ensure skill development
- Coordinate site logistics, including, but not limited to, timesheets, payroll submission, expense
- Ensure full schedule of Green House Call appointments, conduct confirmation calls and
- 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
- Other duties as assigned
Program Dates & Schedule (Green House Call Program): June 4th -August 8th, 2025, 40 hours a week
Manager Paid
Training
Youth Paid
Training
Manager Meetings In-Person Green House
Calls
Manager Last Day
June 4th-13th June 16th-20th Weekly on Mondays June 23rd-August 1st August 8th
As a Summer Program Manager, you MUST: 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
- Be able to complete the virtual Mandated Reporter and Sexual Harassment Training within the first
- Maintain confidentiality of all program participants, along with all files and records pertaining to
youth participants and clients
- Proficient with software like Google Suite, Salesforce, TriNet and information management systems
- An effective verbal and written communicator with strong customer service skills
- Comfortable with general administrative tasks, engaging with the public, and adapting a message
- Passionate about youth development and/or education, with the compassion and empathy to work
- Comfortable training and teaching others in a virtual and in-person settings
- Able to foster a fun, energetic, and goal-oriented environment
- Able to support and supervise youth program participants, assign work effectively, and address
- Highly motivated to further develop and learn new managerial and professional skills
As a Summer Program Manager, it would be great if you: Have experience in youth development, education, management, sustainability, and/or community
- Are bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin, 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.
EOE/AA/Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.
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