Program Manager of California Youth Energy Services for Rising Sun Energy Center

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.

Overview of Position:
The Program Manager of California Youth Energy Services is responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing all training and educational programs for the California Youth Energy Services program in collaboration with the Program Director.

Responsibilities:
* Program management and development
o Work with program team to ensure that CYES will meet all grant/project deliverables; e.g. clients served, hardware installed, youth trained and educated.
o Develop and improve program systems, written materials, procedures and training.
o Create and implement a training plan for the CYES program.

* Outreach and Hiring
o Assist the Program Director with developing 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 Human Resources Services.
o Assist Program Director with Crisis Management.

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 2 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
* A valid CA driver's license and car

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 $38-45,000 /year commensurate with experience. Full benefit package offered.

To apply:
Send a resume and cover letter to adly@risingsunenergy.org attention: Ms. Jailan Adly, Program Director