REGIONAL MANAGER, RISING SUN ENERGY CENTER
Rising Sun Energy Center is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, and committed individual to implement the
California Youth Energy Services program in our western region (Oakland, Richmond, Marin County, and Santa Rosa). If
you have experience successfully supervising people and programs, have experience working with young adults, and have
a passion for sustainability, we want to hear from you.
Our youth program, California Youth Energy Services (CYES), reduces youth unemployment and fight climate change by
employing and training youth to provide energy efficiency and water conservation services to homes in the greater Bay
Area. Since 2000, Rising Sun has employed more than 1,355 youth who have provided over 33,700 homes with Green
House Calls to save water and energy.
JOB SUMMARY
The Regional Manager leads and manages the CYES program in 5 cities. Responsibilities include program planning and
implementation, as well as staff supervision. As Regional Manager, you’ll directly supervise a full-time, year-round
Regional Outreach Manager (ROM) and 10 seasonal managers; you’ll indirectly supervise 45 youth each year. You’ll be
based in Berkeley with regular travel to cities in your region throughout the spring and summer.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead and manage planning for the CYES program in your region
• Co-lead a 1.5 week training for summer managers and assistant youth managers
• Complete end-of-program invoicing and reporting for your region
• Collaborate with CYES team and leadership to develop and track site and program goals, manage program budgets,
and determine overall program strategy
• Help guide the direction and improvement of the CYES program overall, including participation and leadership on
annual program improvement taskforces
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
• Equal weight will be given to candidates with a BA/BS degree or with relevant experience
• Strong experience leading or implementing programs and/or projects
• Excellent computer skills: word processing, spreadsheet software, database management
• Excellent communication, partnership-building, and conflict management skills
• Key qualities: problem-solver, adaptable, accountable, takes initiative, self-starter, team player; thrives in a fastpaced environment
REQUIREMENTS
• Own a car with valid driver’s license and insurance
• Ability to work some flexible hours
• Ability to lift 15+ pounds, climb a ladder, and to walk up to one mile at a time
This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary is commensurate with experience; full benefits package offered.
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TO APPLY
Send your cover letter, resume, and list of 3 professional references to: Alison Freeman at
[email protected]
*Please reference “Regional Manager” in the subject line.*
No phone calls please.
Rising Sun Energy Center is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER committed to providing a nondiscriminatory and
inclusive environment for its employees. EOE/AA/Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to
diversity and consider all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender,
sexual orientation, national origin, age, and disability status. Rising Sun is a pet-friendly and family-forward organization
that promotes a healthy work-life balance for all staff. For more information about Rising Sun, please visit
www.risingsunenergy.org
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