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Rising Sun Center for Opportunity (formerly Rising Sun Energy Center) 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 to maximize their potential.
For more information about Rising Sun, please visit www.risingsunopp.org
The Climate Careers Program
The Climate Careers program was started by a small group of high schoolers as a way to take direct environmental action in their community. In 2019, over 150 youth participants will have the opportunity to build their resume and professional skillset through work-based learning as Energy Specialists and Leaders in Field Training. Energy Specialist participants will:
Get PAID to participate in weekly Professional Development workshops to help you with career skills resumes, interview skills, networking, and more!
Get PAID to deliver the Green House Call service, gaining knowledge and work experience in the sustainability field that looks great on your resume
Leave the program with a professional portfolio that will help you get your next job
Gain post-summer access to Climate Careers alumni events
The Climate Careers Program (Energy Specialist) is for young people ages 15-22 from low income households and/or other disadvantaging circumstances (see full qualifying list on the online program application at risingsunopp.org/youth-participant-application/). The work-based learning portion of the program is comprised by fulfilling the duties of the Energy Specialist position, outlined below.
The Energy Specialist Position
Primary Responsibility: Deliver no-cost Green House Calls
Work with a partner to visit 3-5 homes in your community per day (by appointment!) to help residents save water and energy
Carry out a basic energy and water use assessment and replace inefficient
measures with energy- and water-saving devices
Other Responsibilities:
Learn the ins and outs of home energy efficiency and how small changes in a home can help save money on utility bills and save the environment
Participate in weekly professional development workshops
Assist your managers as needed in the tasks needed to run a Climate Careers office, including, but not limited to: scheduling appointments by phone, daily tracking of materials, inventory, and keeping the office neat and tidy
Program Details: Pay, Office Locations, and Schedule
Energy Specialist (non-driver) pay: $15/hour
Energy Specialist Driver pay: $16/hour plus mileage reimbursement at the federal rate ($.58 per mile)
Approximate office locations: Antioch, Hayward, Oakland, Richmond, Rohnert Park, San Jose, Southern San Francisco, Stockton, Sunnyvale, Tracy, and Vallejo
Program Dates: June 24-August 9, 2019 (PROGRAM CLOSED JULY 4th AND 5th)
Paid Training Week
June 24 - June 28
9:30am - 5:00pm
Monday-Friday
Earn and Learn Schedule
July 2 - August 9
10:30am - 6:00pm
Tuesday-Friday
Late Days Schedule
July 10 and July 24
12:00pm - 7:30pm
Two Wednesdays
Energy Specialist Requirements
Able to participate in the full 7-week program (June 24 August 9, 2019)
Able to independently get to and from the site location each day
Able to maintain a professional appearance and attitude, including adhering to the dress code (Rising Sun provides uniform polo shirts)
An effective communicator with strong presentation skills or a desire to develop these skills
Energy Specialist Driver Requirements
If you meet the above requirements for the Energy Specialist, but also:
Are 18-22 years old with everyday use of a car, valid drivers license, and auto insurance, and
Can pass a Motor Vehicle record check for safe driving,
Then you are qualified to be an Energy Specialist Driver (ESD). ESDs do the same work as Energy Specialists but get paid more to drive themselves and their partners to and from local appointments using their own car.
Its not just another summer job its a chance to participate in a program where you can make a difference in your community and for the environment, while gaining valuable skills and work experience!
READY TO APPLY?
Go to our website to apply online! risingsunopp.org/youth-participant-application/
