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About Rising Sun...
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.
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About our culture…
We are mission-driven and work hard because we care about what we do. We are deeply committed to equity, inclusion, and antiracism, and are actively advancing on that journey, though we know the work is never done. We like working with each other and we like to make work fun. We’re into continuous improvement, learning, transparency, and tough conversations. We practice appreciation and start each meeting with a team-builder, and it’s not uncommon for staff to bring snacks to share that tell a story about who they are and where they come from. When we’re at the office, there’s usually at least one dog hanging around. We put people first, especially our program participants. We like to promote from within and build each other up, but we also like to bring in new ideas and different perspectives. We’re looking forward to meeting you and hearing about how you can contribute to making Rising Sun a great place to have an impact.
You might also be wondering about pay and benefits...
This is a permanent, full-time, exempt, salaried, and benefited position with an annual starting salary range in line with the following compensation structure:
Bay Area Resident: $89,100-$93,555
Central Valley Resident: $85,550-$89,827.50
Rising Sun offers a competitive benefits package that includes:Â
- 100% coverage of Medical, Vision, Dental insurance for employees, 50% coverage for dependents
- 403b contribution option and 3% matching employer contribution after first year
- $100,000 Life Insurance Policy
- 17 PTO days/year (increases each year until year 10)Â
- 18 Holidays/year (includes 2 floating holidays and a week of closure during winter)
- 4 Restorative days/year
- Birthday off
- Hybrid Remote work options - dependent on position
- Monthly internet and phone reimbursement, totaling $100
- 40% pay from Rising Sun for 12 weeks of parental leave to supplement California's state disability leave and paid family leave payments
- 2 months of paid sabbatical after year 7
- Annual professional development budget
- Financial advising through Stonebridge Financial Group
- Access to mental health services and resources through SpringHealth
RISING SUN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERÂ
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.
Ready to apply?
We are excited for your interest in this position at Rising Sun. To apply, please complete the questionnaire and submit your resume and cover letter. We look forward to learning more about what you can bring to Rising Sun.
We highly encourage interested candidates to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the posting may close prior to the deadline if a suitable candidate is identified.
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