Job Opening: Stockton Energy Specialist Driver (ESD)
About Us
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.
The Climate Careers Program
Our Climate Careers program offers a no-cost service, the Green House Call, to South Stockton households. Green House Calls consist of an energy and water audit and installations of energy and water-saving devices such as LED Lightbulbs, showerheads, bathroom/kitchen faucet aerators, smart powerstrips, and more. Climate Careers employs youth Energy Specialists, ages 15-24 from low-income households, to perform these audits and installations.
Upon the successful completion of the Green House Call program, they will continue paid employment with Rising Sun through a Fall externship placement program in which they will be placed with a trusted partner organization to gain additional career exposure and build their professional network and resume.
Position Details (Schedule, Pay & Office Locations)
-Energy Specialist Driver Pay: $20.00/hour
-Position Schedule: June 16th - November 21st, 2025
-Mileage reimbursement: When traveling from site office to client’s homes or any other Rising Sun event’s location. Rising Sun reimburses mileage at the 2025 federal mileage rate.
-Approximate site office locations: North Stockton, South Stockton, Manteca
Mileage reimbursements will only be offered for driving done solely for work-related purposes. Toll fees incurred as part of work travel are reimbursed. Note that commuting between your home and your assigned site office, along with any toll incurred from that trip, does not qualify for reimbursement.
The Energy Specialist Driver (ESD) Position
The position is from June 16, 2025 through November 21st, 2025. Below outlines the job responsibilities within the months of the Energy Specialist Driver position. There are different responsibilities and a commitment to the entirety of the program is required.
Work Responsibilities for the Green House Call Program: (June-August 2025)
- Lead the transportation of Green House Call team member to client’s house along with appropriate number of needed home measures
- Adhere to safe driving practices during Green House Calls and Rising Sun special events throughout the summer
- With a partner, visit 3-5 homes in your community per day (by appointment) to carry out a basic energy and water use assessment, replace inefficient measures with energy/water-saving devices, and conduct the Appliance Upgrade Program application (TCC SITE ONLY)
- Conduct follow-up phone calls to residents who have received Green House Calls to provide additional resources or gather feedback to improve the program
- Participate in professional development workshops to establish a professional portfolio which includes a resume and cover letter, as well as learning strategies to network and to perform well on interviews after their time at Rising Sun
- Participate in in-person, Externship Interview Day (Saturday July, 12th)
- Other duties as assigned
Program Dates & Schedule (Green House Call Program): June 16 - August 1st, 2025, up to 35 hours a week
- Paid Training & Mandated Reporter Training:
June 16th-20th Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm
- In-Person Green House Calls:
June 23rd-August 1st Tuesday-Friday 9am-4:30pm
- Green House Call Late Dates:
Wednesday, July 16th & Wednesday, July 30th 12pm-7:30pm
- Professional Development Workshops:
Mondays 9am-4:30pm and Fridays 10am-12pm
- Interview Day (in preparation for Externship):
Saturday July, 12th
Work Responsibilities for Fall Externship Placement: (August 11 - November 21, 2025)
- Complete 120 hours of paid work experience with host; 8-15 weeks at least 8-10 hours per week
- For a total of 45 additional hours, participate in weekly professional development workshops and weekly check-in meetings with Rising Sun supervisors
- Fulfill externship site host requirements/responsibilities as it pertains to the position description and complete 3 informational interviews
- Submit feedback through program evaluations in a timely manner that will be reviewed to enhance the program in the future
- Meet with host and Rising Sun supervisors to discuss projects, develop goals and learning plan
- Participate in Externship Final Presentation
Program Dates & Schedule (Fall Externship Placement): August 11 - November 21st, 2025, 8-10 hours per week
- Externship Placement Announcements:
July 22nd
- Transition Programs (Orientation, meet & greet):
August 5th - August 8th
- Externship Placement Period with Host Partner:
August 11th - November 21st
- Final Externship Presentations:
November 17th - November 20th
Requirements
- Adhere to all Rising Sun policies, including the Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy for Employees and Board of Directors
- Must provide proof of COVID-19 primary series vaccinations by the start date of your employment, please refer to the CDC website if you are unsure of your status.
Rising Sun will consider accommodations for disability, medical, and/or religious reasons only. For more information on COVID-19 vaccinations, visit the CDC website.
- Adhere to public safety regulations and/or best practices, including (but not limited to) wearing a mask while in client homes
- Proof of low- income status (or signed affidavit)
- Participate in ALL of the dates outlined above including training, Green House Calls and externship placement
- Have a car, valid driver’s license, and motor vehicle insurance
- Be able to pass a motor vehicle record check with a safe driving record
- Stable phone access to make phone calls
- Be able to lift 25 pounds and walk up to half a mile at a time
- Able to get to and from work site locations on a daily basis throughout the duration of employment
- Be able to complete the virtual Mandated Reporter and Sexual Harassment training within the first week of work
READY to Apply?
Fill out the online application here: https://risingsun.tfaforms.net/43
We are accepting applications on a rolling basis until all positions have been filled. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]
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.