Senior Program Manager, Climate Careers Bay Area 

Rising Sun seeks a Senior Program Manager to implement a workforce development and energy efficiency program in the Bay Area. The Senior Program Manager, Bay Area works closely with the Climate Careers team and reports directly to the Director of Climate Careers, Bay Area (CCBA). This position will supervise two full-time Bay Area Regional Managers and one full-time Workforce Initiatives Manager.

Climate Careers uses an employment social enterprise model to combine home energy and

water-saving services with youth development. Our free 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 year, both virtually and in-person, while growing personally and professionally, advancing on to paid externships with organizations doing climate-related work to increase their career exposure and experience. 

For more information about Rising Sun, please visit www.risingsunopp.org. 

A successful Senior Program Manager will…

• Be a leader within the Bay Area team and Climate Careers Program, ensuring that direct reports and teammates are supported and held accountable
• Be an excellent problem solver, applying proven processes to solve problems in all aspects of the team/department
• Value teamwork, seeking opportunities to learn from others; exploring new ideas and opinions, and push the boundaries to make decisions, draft plans, and promote cooperation
• Have a passion for working with young people, community members and residents
• Demonstrates self-awareness in understanding their own culture, identity, biases, prejudices, power, privilege, and stereotypes
• Demonstrates willingness to challenge and change institutional practices that present barriers to different groups

The Senior Program Manager, Bay Area is responsible for…

Staff and Program Management

• Successfully managing and implementing the Climate Careers program throughout the nine Bay Area counties, including oversight of in-person site offices, and assisting Regional Managers with operational and programmatic needs. 
• Overseeing the implementation of the Climate Careers program in the Bay Area including supervising the Regional Managers to successfully  recruit, manage, support, and mentor temporary program staff; troubleshoot and problem-solve day-to-day issues; lead youth development initiatives; and oversee the identification and management of in-person site offices
• Overseeing the success of the Externship and Alumni components of the program throughout the Bay Area; supervising the Workforce Initiatives Manager and ensuring collaboration with the Central Valley team
• Ensuring overall program implementation, including youth program goals and outcomes, are met
• Working with the Director of CCBA,  the Climate Careers team, and other members of Rising Sun staff to continuously improve and deepen the program’s effectiveness

Community Outreach and Partner Engagement

• Supporting the Director of CCBA with relationship management for delegated grants and partnerships. Leading meetings with stakeholders and ensuring program alignment with contract goals and objectives in collaboration with Director of CCBA
• Implementing partnership-building strategies with different external stakeholders (cities, counties, CBOs, etc.) for seasonal staff hiring, youth employment, and externship opportunities 
• Supervise and support the Workforce Initiatives Manager to cultivate relationships for potential employment and externship pathways
• Working closely with the Outreach Manager and Outreach Team to support an effective Green House Call outreach strategy throughout the Bay Area, ensuring a strong work pipeline for youth

Learning and Evaluation

• In conjunction with the Climate Careers Bay Area and Central Valley Directors, informing the design and implementation of program improvement priorities
• Ensuring the collection, storage, and analysis of all Bay Area program data and feedback for the continuous improvement of programs in collaboration with the Associate Director, Impact and Learning, and the Climate Careers Data & Operations Manager; guide the design and execution of program evaluations and ensure completion
• Work closely with Climate Careers Leadership Team to update and implement training modules, content, and curriculum that is reflective of the needs of program and participants

• Additional responsibilities as assigned

 To be considered for this position, you must have…

• Have a car, valid driver’s license, and insurance 

• The ability to work some flexible hours- occasional evenings and/ or weekends.
• While Rising Sun works in a hybrid format, this position is required to be onsite across our Bay Area programs during the summer, and have a regular in-person presence.
• A passion, or belief in, the mission of a nonprofit focused on equity, climate, and good jobs

It’s a big plus if you have…

• Experience with leading teams and programs centered around youth workforce development and energy efficiency
• High level facilitation skills
• Experience with direct supervision of staff (temporary or full-time)
• Experience working and building relationships with Bay Area communities and stakeholders
• Experience with program design, learning and evaluation
• The ability to speak multiple or an additional language other than English.
• Have experience using Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and Salesforce.
• Have lived, proximate, and/or professional experience with the issues, people, and communities Rising Sun works with.

About Rising Sun...

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

About our culture…

We are mission-driven and work hard because we care about what we do. We are deeply committed to equity, inclusion, and antiracism, and are actively advancing on that journey, though we know the work is never done. We like working with each other and we like to make work fun. We’re into continuous improvement, learning, transparency, and tough conversations. We practice appreciation and start each meeting with a team-builder, and it’s not uncommon for staff to bring snacks to share that tell a story about who they are and where they come from. When we’re at the office, there’s usually at least one dog hanging around. We put people first, especially our program participants. We like to promote from within and build each other up, but we also like to bring in new ideas and different perspectives. We’re looking forward to meeting you and hearing about how you can contribute to making Rising Sun a great place to have an impact.

You might also be wondering about pay and benefits...

This is a permanent, full-time, exempt, salaried, and benefited position with an annual salary of $89,100-$93,555 commensurate with experience. Rising Sun offers a competitive benefits package that includes: 

• 100% coverage of Medical, Vision, Dental insurance for employees, 50% coverage for dependents
• 403b contribution option and 3% match after first year
• $100,000 Life Insurance Policy
• 17 PTO days/year (increases each year until year 10)
• 18 Holidays/year (includes 2 floating holidays and a week of closure during winter)
• 4 Restorative days/year
• Birthday off
• Hybrid Remote work options - dependent on position
• Monthly internet and phone reimbursement, totaling $100
• 40% pay from Rising Sun for 12 weeks of parental leave to supplement California's state disability leave and paid family leave payments
• 2 months of paid sabbatical after year 7
• Annual professional development budget
• Financial advising through Stonebridge Financial Group
• Access to mental health services and resources through Spring Health

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.