Oakland Community After School Alliance

Rising Sun Energy Center
2033 Center Street, Berkeley, CA 94704
www.risingsunenergy.org

Organization

Rising Sun Energy Center (RSEC), a 501 (c)(3) corporation, works to
educate and inspire people to create a society that uses water and energy
responsibly and equitably. We do this by:
a. Educating the public about sustainable behaviors and technologies
b. Providing residential audits and services that lower energy and water
usage
c. Training young people in job skills and energy conservation strategies
RSEC’s flagship program is California Youth Energy Services (CYES) which
trains and employs young people to provide free energy-efficiency
education and direct-install services in local residences. We also run
another direct-service program, the Energy Partners Program, which provide
free education and weatherization services to income-qualified households.
In addition, we run several educational programs that train teachers and
students on renewable energy and conservation topics.
For more information please visit: www.risingsunenergy.org
Overview of Position: Program Director of Training & Education

The Program Director of Training and Education is responsible for
developing, implementing and overseeing all training and educational
programs of Rising Sun Energy Center in collaboration with the Program
Director of Operations, Development and Outreach. This is a
co-directorship position.

The Program Directors work together with RSEC’s Executive Director, staff
and volunteers to deliver high quality programs, education, and training
for youth and young adults while providing energy efficiency and water
conservation services to California residents.

Responsibilities:
· Program management and development
o Share responsibility with Co-director for the overall implementation and
enhancement of the CYES program.
o Ensure that CYES will meet all grant/project deliverables; e.g. clients
served, hardware installed, youth trained and educated.
o Develop, implement, and manage new program sites.
o Develop and improve program systems, written materials, procedures and
training.
o Create professional development and energy efficiency curriculum and
workshops.
o Create and implement a training plan for the CYES program.

· Outreach and Hiring
o Develop relationships and ways to work collaboratively with youth
organizations, schools and other community based organizations.
o Reach out to and recruit youth, young adults and managers from diverse
backgrounds and skills sets.
o Hire all youth, young adults and managers for the program.

· Personnel management
o Supervise Area Directors, CYES Managers and volunteers including:
training, leadership development, on-going support, and evaluation.
o Implement youth development training for Area Directors and CYES
Managers.
o Administer Crisis Management and Human Resources Services.

v Other duties as assigned

Requirements
· Bachelor’s Degree required or progressively responsible related
experience may be substituted for the college course work on a
year-for-year basis.
· A commitment to social and environmental issues
· A Minimum of 3 years youth development and job training with urban youth
· Experience with staff supervision, program management, and leadership.
· Excellent written, oral communication, networking, and negotiation
(conflict management and resolution skills).
· Ability to work some flexible hours (e.g., evenings and weekends)
· Ability to lift 40+ pounds and climb a ladder
· Strong working knowledge of: Windows XP and Microsoft Office

Preferences
· Knowledge or working experience in energy efficiency/sustainability
· Experience developing curriculum
· Bilingual skills a plus, but not required.
· Experience working for a non-profit organization

Benefits
Salary range $42-50,000 /year commensurate with experience. Full benefit
package offered.

To apply
Send a resume and cover letter to pincus@risingsunenergy.org attention:
Ms. Jodi Pincus, Executive Director

Please no phone calls

* Rising Sun Energy Center is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. We are
committed to diversity and consider all applicants for all positions
without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and disability status.