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 www.risingsunopp.org
The Climate Careers Program
Climate Careers uses a social enterprise model to combine home energy and water-saving services with youth development. Our no-cost Green House Call service consists of energy and water use assessments, installation of efficiency devices, and client education. Youth program participants deliver this service to thousands of homes every summer while growing personally and professionally, advancing on to paid externships in the fall with organizations doing climate-related work to increase their career exposure and experience.
Job Details
The Program Coordinator (PC) is responsible for the recruitment and onboarding of Climate Careers youth participants within specific counties and throughout the greater Bay Area while supporting the overall goals of the Climate Careers program including administrative and logistical tasks. The PC will report to the Regional Manager. The PC is expected to transition between different sets of responsibilities throughout the spring and summer. Details are outlined in the Job Responsibilities section. This position calls for someone who is organized, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can balance multiple priorities. A successful candidate will equally enjoy administrative tasks, community engagement, and youth engagement.
● Contract Length: Monday, February 9th through Friday, August 7th, 2026 (must be able to work some weekends)
● Compensation: $23.00/hour, 30 hours/week
● Sick time: Accrual of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked beginning after 30 days of employment, up to a maximum accrual of 80 hours. Sick leave becomes available for use after 90 days of employment, in accordance with the terms of Rising Sun’s sick leave policy.
● Reimbursements:
o Monthly internet and phone: Phone ($30), Internet ($20) for the months of February through August
o Vehicle use: When traveling to a Rising Sun event location from primary work site or home depending on which is closer, Rising Sun reimburses mileage at the 2026 federal mileage rate. Toll fees incurred as part of work travel are reimbursed.*
o Locations : North Bay (Concord, Napa & Santa Rosa) or South Bay (Oakland, San Francisco, & San Jose)
*Mileage and toll reimbursements will only be offered for driving done solely for work-related purposes. Note that travel considered as work commute does not qualify for reimbursement.
Job Timeline & Job Responsibilities
February - May 2026 (Recruitment & Onboarding):
● Attend and represent Climate Careers at in-person events to recruit youth program participants to ensure fully staffed summer site offices by June 15th, 2026.
● Support Regional Managers in creating partnerships with community based organizations and representatives to create recruitment pipelines.
● Connect community partners to the other teams/departments in Climate Careers or Rising Sun when appropriate for further collaboration.
● Present (in–person/virtually) to community organizations such as schools and youth programs, to gather and strengthen support of the communities we serve and help support the efforts of other teams within Climate Careers like Outreach.
● Collaborate as needed with other teams within Climate Careers to further recruitment efforts.
● Diligently review youth applications and answer questions with qualifying applicants.
● Coordinate and facilitate interviews with Climate Careers applicants.
● Relay job offers to applicants and guide them through the onboarding process in a timely manner.
● Coordinate with Rising Sun’s HR department to ensure all materials and processes are done in accordance to compliance
● Actively enter and manage recruitment data into Salesforce and ensure all required trackers/processes are up to date.
● Additional responsibilities as assigned
June - August 2026 (Green House Call Program):
● Provide quality assurance, monitor youth-led, in-home energy assessments, and provide constructive feedback to youth on their work.
● Deliver inventory and supplies to site offices in the Bay Area.
● Utilize aspects of the digital infrastructure (i.e. Salesforce and Google Suite) for all programmatic needs such as directing seasonal staff to key resources and tracking staff survey completion
● Provide direct operational support leading up to and during the program implementation (inventory, IT equipment, supplies, forms, etc.)
● Assist with phone outreach and schedule appointments for in-person Green House Calls; including confirmation calls, rescheduling, and client questions.
● Support staff needs by conducting Green House Calls as needed.
● Additional responsibilities as assigned
As a Program Coordinator, you must:
● Adhere to all Rising Sun policies, public safety regulations and/or best practices
● Be able to pass a background check
● 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
● Have reliable phone access to make and receive calls and to download and use work-related mobile applications.
● Be able to lift up to 25 pounds and walk up to half a mile at a time
● Be able to complete virtual Mandated Reporter and Sexual Harassment trainings within the first week of training and be able to work some flexible hours - occasional evenings and weekends
● Maintain confidentiality of all program participants and all files and records pertaining to youth participants and clients
● Be able to travel to and from Climate Careers site offices for in-person Green House Calls coordination
As a Program Coordinator, you are:
● Proficient operating technology like laptops, tablets, and other devices
● Proficient with software like Google Suite, Salesforce and information management systems
● An effective verbal and written communicator with strong customer service skills
● Comfortable with general administrative tasks and engaging with the public and adapting a message for diverse audiences
● Comfortable working in both team and independent work environments.
● Passionate about youth development and/or education, with the compassion and empathy to work with youth from various backgrounds
● Able to foster a fun, energetic, and goal-oriented environment
As a Program Coordinator, it would be great if you:
● Have or have had experience in data entry, clerical work, recruitment, community engagement and/or outreach.
● 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/f/CCrecruitment We are accepting applications on a rolling basis until all positions have been filled.
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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