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 www.risingsunopp.org
The Climate Careers Program
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 Summary
The Program Coordinator (PC) is responsible for the recruitment and onboarding for 18 Climate Careers youth participants (ages 15-24) across two summer site offices within assigned Central Valley counties. During the summer program cycle, the Program Coordinator shifts to supporting day-to-day site office operations, including Green House Call appointment scheduling, quality assurance activities, and other administrative tasks that advance the goals of the Climate Careers program. The Program Coordinator will report directly to the Regional Manager, Central Valley. The role requires the ability to transition smoothly between distinct spring and summer responsibilities. Detailed duties are listed in the Job Responsibilities section below.
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, phone banking, community engagement, and youth engagement.
Job Details (Pay, Office Locations & Schedule)
Contract Length: January 20, 2026 - July 27, 2026 (must be able to work some weekends and evenings)
Compensation: $23.00/hour; 40 hours/week
Benefits: Bi-weekly accrued PTO, paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, 100% coverage of Medical, Dental, Vision insurance for employees, 50% coverage for dependents, and Spring Health (mental health & coaching)
Reimbursements:
Monthly internet and phone: Phone-$30 dollars and Internet-$20 dollars for January-July
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.
Locations: Be able to work in-person and travel across assigned Central Valley counties. During the summer, work onsite at two of our temporary site offices. Be able to travel to Rising Sun’s headquarters in Stockton as required or requested.
Three (3) Program Coordinator openings with the approximate site office locations:
San Joaquin County (Site offices in Stockton and Lathrop)
Madera-Merced Counties (Site offices in Merced and Madera)
Fresno-Tulare Counties (Site offices in Fresno and Visalia)
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 and Job Responsibilities
January - May 2026 [Recruitment & Onboarding]
Participate in mandatory 4-day onboarding and training on organizational policies, role responsibilities and online mandated reporter and sexual harassment certification (January 20-23, 2026).
Build and maintain relationships with high schools, colleges, and youth-serving organizations, staying in regular contact to establish a pipeline of youth interested in joining the program
Identify, register, and attend in-person recruitment events (e.g. career fairs and community gatherings) to meet and engage youth by promoting job opportunities to ensure summer site offices are fully staffed by June 15th, 2026
Give presentations (in–person and virtual) to youth, families, and community partners to explain what the Climate Careers program offers, answer questions, and motivate more people to get involved in the program
Review youth applications and conduct youth interviews to assess eligibility, availability, and alignment with program requirements
Maintain organized and updated applicant records on Salesforce by tracking applicant progress through application and selection process, ensuring timely communication and follow-up with all candidates
Relay job offers to 18 selected youth program participants and guide them through the onboarding process by leading orientations, collecting requirement documents, and making sure participants are prepared for their first day
Coordinate with Rising Sun’s HR department to ensure all materials and processes are done in accordance to compliance
Additional responsibilities as assigned
June - July 2026 [Summer site office support]
Participate in mandatory 8-day training on summer site office organizational policies and role responsibilities (June 3-12, 2026)
Support summer site office managers with delivering onboarding and training to youth program participants (June 15-19, 2026)
Engage in weekly virtual Monday Manager Meetings
Attend community tabling events throughout the assigned counties in Central Valley to promote the Green House Call service with residents and get them registered to receive the service
Conduct phone outreach and schedule in-person Green House Calls, including confirming appointments, rescheduling, and addressing client questions
Monitor youth-led in-home energy and water assessments and the installation of efficiency devices, provide constructive feedback, and ensure quality standards are met throughout the assigned summer site offices
Support the summer site office teams by conducting Green House Calls as needed
Deliver inventory and supplies to summer site offices in Central Valley
Additional responsibilities as assigned
Summer Program Training June 3 - 12
Youth Training June 15 - 22
Manager Meetings Weekly on Mondays
In-Person Green House Calls June 23 - August 3
Site Office Closing Week August 5 - 7
As a Program Coordinator, you must:
Adhere to all Rising Sun policies, public safety regulations and/or best practices
Have a car, valid driver’s license, and motor vehicle insurance
Be able to work some flexible hours – occasional evenings and/ or weekends
Be able to pass a background check and pass a motor vehicle record check with a safe driving record
Be able to complete virtual Mandated Reporter and Sexual Harassment trainings within the first week of training
Maintain confidentiality of all program participants and all files and records pertaining to youth participants and clients
Have reliable phone access to make and receive calls and to download and use work-related mobile applications.
Be able to lift 25 pounds and walk up to half a mile at a time
Be proficient at operating technology like laptops and tablets and utilizing software like Google Suite and other information management systems
We are serious; no matter how much we like you, we simply cannot consider you for this position if you don’t meet the items above!
As a Program Coordinator, you are:
Excited about working with youth and supporting their growth, while showing empathy and understanding for young people from all backgrounds
An effective verbal and written communicator with strong customer service skills
Skilled in general administrative tasks, use of software, and confident engaging with the public, adapting a message for diverse audiences
Comfortable delivering presentations to different audiences in a virtual and in-person settings
Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Able to foster a fun, energetic, and goal-oriented environment
Highly motivated to further develop and learn new professional skills
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, Punjabi, Hmong, 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, or disability status.
EOE/AA/Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.