Outreach Manager, Climate Careers Central Valley

Rising Sun is hiring a full-time Outreach Manager (OM), to support the success of the Climate Careers program in the Central Valley (Fresno, Tulare, Kings, and Kern Counties). The Outreach Manager reports directly to the Senior Community Engagement Manager, and helps supervise a team of temporary and potentially full-time staff members. In addition, the Outreach Manager works closely with the Regional Managers and collaboratively with the Climate Careers team to accomplish the goals of the Climate Careers program. Climate Careers uses an employment social enterprise model to combine home energy and water-saving services with youth development. Our no-cost Green House Call service consists of energy and water use assessments, installation of efficiency devices, and client education. Youth program participants deliver this service to thousands of homes every year, both virtually and in-person while growing personally and professionally, advancing on to paid externships with organizations doing climate-related work to increase their career exposure and experience.To be considered for this position, you must have…Have a car, valid drivers license, and insurance The ability to work some flexible hours- occasional evenings and/or weekends.Be able to work in-person and on-site across the Central Valley 4-county territory (Fresno, Tulare, Kings, and Kern Counties) when required, especially during the summer. Residency in California (preferably Central Valley) or the ability to move; be able to travel to and work onsite at Rising Suns office in Oakland and/or Stockton as required or requested (We are serious; no matter how much we like you, we simply cannot consider you for this position if you dont meet the items above)An Outreach Manager is responsible for…Outreach Strategy & ImplementationImplementing various outreach campaigns as well as designing, overseeing, and implementing outreach strategies that include tracking progress, reporting on deliverables, working within a budget, and creating timelines.Develop strategies and conduct outreach that results in 800+ residents receiving an in-home Green House Call and 1,200+ residents receiving a mailed energy efficiency kit annuallyConducting on-the-ground, grassroots outreach across Central Valley counties (Fresno, Tulare, Kings, and Kern Counties) including, but not limited to, tabling at events, conducting presentations and networking at neighborhood gatherings, etc. specifically targeted toward underserved and hard-to-reach residents.Overseeing and implementing phone banking campaigns; ensuring the outreach team is setting appointments and conducting phone Green House Call surveys.Executing various strategic marketing and customer acquisition strategies in conjunction with the Senior Community Engagement Manager.Staff Management, Coordination & Inventory OversightCollaborating and working closely with the Senior Community Engagement Manager, Regional Managers, and temporary staff to ensure that all outreach and program goals are met.Training, supervising, and motivating a team of temporary outreach staff and fellows to implement outreach and marketing strategies and best practices.Working collaboratively with the Climate Careers team to identify and execute new program initiatives, contributing to the design and vision of the program.Maintaining a tracking system that reflects accurate outreach inventory and supplies; ensuring Climate Careers staff is informed on how to care and be accountable for program materials and how to utilize tracking systems.Ongoing strategic analysis of outreach and marketing strategy successes and failures to ensure real-time pivoting and better-informed decision-making.External PartnershipsCreating and maintaining strong relationships with external partners and stakeholders to leverage and enhance programmatic reach throughout the Central Valley.Establishing strong local networks with regional leaders to promote the Climate Careers program and establish new partnerships.Leveraging multiple networks to reach program-eligible Central Valley residentsMeeting regularly with Rising Suns Development and Communications team to communicate trends, accomplishments, and upcoming initiatives to reach outreach goalsUpholding and lifting Rising Suns brand, messaging, and values in all communications.Additional responsibilities as assignedA successful Outreach Manager will…Introduce Central Valley residents to the first step of their energy journey, eliminating barriers and creating easy entry points for low to moderate-income households. Is enthusiastic to meet and engage with individuals to build authentic relationships/alliances in order to widen Rising Suns program reach and impact.Foster innovative thought processes and approaches for grassroots outreach and marketing, ensuring best practices at identifying and reaching targeted audiences.Utilizes coaching and feedback to develop others, support conflict resolution, hold accountability, learn from mistakes, and motivate them to take action and meet goals. Educate others on impact of no-cost energy and water efficiency programsDemonstrate self-awareness in terms of understanding their own culture, identity, biases, prejudices, power, privilege, and stereotypesDemonstrate willingness to challenge and change institutional practices that present barriers to different groupsIts a big PLUS if you have…Experience working with, supervising, training, and/or recruiting youth ages 15-24, especially youth from low-income households and/ or opportunity youthExperience managing important stakeholder relationships (e.g., community-based organizations, local governments, utilities, funders, and/or other partners)Experience working with underserved and disadvantaged residential communities and customersAre bilingualAbout Rising SunWere deeply rooted at the intersection of equity, climate, and good, sustainable 1994, Rising Sun Center for Opportunity began as Rising Sun Energy Center in Santa Cruz, California. Much has changed as weve 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.

Created: 2025-11-15