Regional Manager, Rising Sun Energy Center – California

Organization: Rising Sun Energy Center

Position Title: Regional Manager, California Youth Energy Services

Location: Berkeley, California

Application Deadline: Position open until filled

Description: The Regional Manager leads and manages the CYES program in 4-6 partner cities across the East Bay, Marin, and Sonoma counties. Responsibilities include program planning, program implementation, and program management. This position directly supervises a full-time Regional Outreach Manager (ROM). In addition to managing the ROM year-round, the Regional Manager also directly supervises 8-12 seasonal managers, and indirectly supervises 36-54 youth. This position is based in Berkeley; however, there is regular travel to cities in his/her region.

The Regional Manager reports to the Director of Youth Programs, is accountable for the success of the CYES program in his/her region, and with the entire CYES team, is responsible for overall success of the program. We are looking for individuals with strong experience managing people and programs, who can work both autonomously and as part of a team. Leadership, organization, and adaptability are key skills for this position.

Experience working with young adults (15-22) and a passion for the environment is strongly preferred. This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary is commensurate with experience; full benefits package offered.

Responsibilities:

Program Planning Within Your Regionl Lead and oversee the planning of and preparation for the CYES program, including but not limited to:

o Act as primary point-of-contact for partner organizations (municipalities, utilities, etc.)

o Recruit, interview, and hire 40+ local youth for the summer program

o Work with city contacts to secure site office locations for each of your CYES sites

o Recruit, interview, and hire 10+ summer managers

Work with the CYES team to plan and design seasonal manager and youth training; Oversee the outreach campaign and outreach staff to ensure programmatic goals are met; Conduct outreach as needed: phone calls, attending community events, etc., to generate client leads; Work with Operations Coordinator/CYES team to coordinate logistics, forms, inventory, supplies, etc.; Collaborate with the Director of Youth Programs, Senior Program Manager, and other Regional Managers to develop and track site and program goals, manage program budgets, and determine overall program strategy;

Program Implementation within your Region

Co-lead a 1.5 week long CYES training for summer managers; Facilitate weekly summer manager meetings; While program is in operation visit sites multiple times a week to troubleshoot, problem-solve, manage, and provide support; Provide direction on and resolve any summer staff issues; Monitor data collection and inventory tracking, performing quality control audits at site offices; Complete end-of-program invoicing and reporting for cities, utilities, and municipalities

Program Management

• Directly manage and supervise the Regional Outreach Manager for your region, overseeing the recruitment of CYES customers and other local outreach activities

• Directly manage and supervise summer staff
• Responsible for the overall performance of all site offices in your region, including staff performance, meeting site installation goals, quality control and assurance, and successful outreach campaigns

• Ensure organizational, operational, and risk management policies are followed by all summer staff
• Ensure youth and managers have a fun and successful summer and that they are growing and learning
• Track and maintain program goals within your region
• Help guide the direction and improvement of the CYES program overall
• Additional projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Masters degree or BA/BS degree with related commensurate experience
• 2-4 years of experience in program management and youth development and/or workforce development
• Knowledge of, or working experience, in energy efficiency/sustainability/environmental education
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage programs/projects, be able to multi-task, solve problems,

delegate tasks, and manage a large staff

• Excellent computer skills: word processing, spreadsheet software, database management
• Excellent written and oral communication; networking; and conflict management and resolution skills
• Ability to work and thrive under pressure; highly flexible and adaptable; must be a self-starter.

REQUIREMENTS

• Own a car with valid driver’s license and insurance; ability to travel 75% of time during program dates
• Bilingual (Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Tagalog) strongly preferred
• Ability to work some flexible hours (e.g., evenings and weekends)
• Ability to lift 15+ pounds, climb a ladder, and to walk up to one mile at a time

PREFERENCES

• Experience working with youth ages 15-22 in a professional capacity
• CPR and First Aid certified

How to Apply: Send your cover letter, resume, and list of 3 professional references to [email protected]. Please reference “Regional Manager” in the subject line. No phone calls please.