2025 Climate Careers Intake Survey

Please select your preferred language. If you don't select a language, the form will default to English.

Thank you for your interest in Climate Careers!

Reach out to ccjobs@risingsunopp.org with any questions or click here for more information.

What would you like to do?

I want more information about open positionsI'm ready to fill out an application

Position

Second Position

Interest Form vs Application

Over 18?

Driver's License

DOB

How did you hear?

Other how did you hear?

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Email

Preferred Contact

Duration

Site Office

Supervisor

Supervisor Name

Overall Campaign

Specific Event Campaign

Attended Date

Campaign ID

Complete residential Street Address

(1) Job Application

Thank you for your interest in joining the Climate Careers team!

Please complete the following questions to the best of your ability.

Are you 18 years of age or older?

YesNo

Do you have a valid drivers license?

YesNo

What position are you applying for?

Energy Specialist (ES)
(Must be 15-24yrs old to apply)

What position are you applying for?

Energy Specialist (ES)

(Must be 15-24yrs old to apply)

Energy Specialist Driver (ESD)

(Must be 18-24yrs old and have a valid drivers license to apply)

Leader In Field Training (LIFT)

(Must be 18-24yrs old and have a valid drivers license to apply)

Program Assistant (PA)

(Must be 18yrs+ and have a valid drivers license to apply)

Outreach Associate (OA)

(Must be 18yrs+ and have a valid drivers license to apply)

Youth Development Specialist (YDS)

(Must be 18yrs+ and have a valid drivers license to apply)

All positions with age requirement of 18+, require a valid drivers license/car insurance and daily access to a car

Date of Birth

Are you interested in applying to any of our other open positions?

YesNoPLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE FIRST POSITION YOU APPLIED TO AND WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL POSITIONS IF WE FEEL THEY ARE A BETTER FIT. ONLY SUBMIT ONE APPLICATION.

What other positions are you interested in applying for?

Which locations are you interested in?

Madera County (Madera) and Merced County (Los Banos)Refer to the job description for more details on geographical location!

Which locations are you interested in?

San Joaquin County (Stockton/Manteca) - FULL TIMEMadera County (Madera) and Merced County (Los Banos) - FULL TIME/PART TIMERefer to the job description for more details on geographical location!

What summer office location are you most interested in?

Los BanosMadera

Logistical Questions

This survey is broken up into two parts. The first part is made up of logistical questions to ensure that our timelines and requirements are a good fit. The second part is made up of open ended questions to start getting to know you.

Once we have received the completed form, we will review your application materials and follow up with you. We look forward to your responses!

This application should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. Once submitted, a staff member will review your application and will be in touch with you. Thank you for your patience.

For more information about our programs and to view the full job descriptions for Energy Specialist (ES), Energy Specialist Driver (ESD) and Leader in Field Training (LIFT), please visit our website: Rising Sun Center for Opportunity: Jobs Page or email any questions to ccjobs@risingsunopp.org!

1. First Name

2. Last Name

3. Phone Number

e.g. 5101234567

4. Personal Email

5. Preferred contact method

Phone callEmailTextNo Preference

7. If other, please specify

7a. Date of Event

7b. Event Name

Date Helper Field

8. Have you participated in the Climate Careers Program (formerly CYES) in the past?

YesNo

If yes, please list which years, your role, and your supervisor's name

Example: 2024, Energy Specialist, Diana Ramirez

9. Do you have daily access to a car?

YesNo

10. Do you have valid auto insurance?

YesNo

11. Have you received the primary series of the COVID-19 vaccine?

Yes, I have received the primary series of COVID-19 vaccineNo, but I AM willing to receive the primary series of COVID-19 vaccine by the start dateNo, and I am NOT willing to receive the primary series of COVID-19 vaccine by the start dateOther"primary series" means you have received either: 1 dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or 1 doses of the Moderna and/or Pfizer and/or Novavax vaccine

12. Do you have any other commitments that will restrict you from working the full duration of the position?
The "full duration of the position" refers to working Monday to Friday (and some weekends), 40hrs/week, from 6/30/25 to 12/12/25.

I can work the full duration of the positionI have another commitment that interferes with 5 work days or lessI have another commitment that interferes with 6 work days or moreI have another commitment that interferes with a quarter or more of the work days

12. Do you have any other commitments that will restrict you from working the full duration of the position?
The "full duration of the position" refers to working Monday to Friday (and some weekends), 40hrs/week, from 8/6/25 to 2/6/26.

I can work the full duration of the positionI have another commitment that interferes with 5 work days or lessI have another commitment that interferes with 6 work days or moreI have another commitment that interferes with a quarter or more of the work days

12. Do you have any other commitments that will restrict you from working the full duration of the position?
The "full duration of the position" refers to working Monday to Friday (and some weekends), 40hrs/week, from 8/6/25 to 10/10/25.

I can work the full duration of the positionI have another commitment that interferes with 5 work days or lessI have another commitment that interferes with 6 work days or moreI have another commitment that interferes with a quarter or more of the work days

12. Do you have any other commitments that will restrict you from working the full duration of the position?

Energy Specialists/Energy Specialists Drivers: program runs from August 18th, 2025 to January 30th, 2026. Leader In Field Training: program runs from August 6th. 2025 to January 30, 2026.

In-person Fall: August 6th (LIFT) or 18th (ES/ESD) - October 6th (28 - 35 hours per week) Winter Externship Schedule: October 7th - January 30th, 2026 (12 - 20 hours per week) Please note that Externship can be remote, hybrid, or in person depending on your availability

I can work the full duration of the positionI have another commitment that interferes with 5 work days or lessI have another commitment that interferes with 6 work days or moreI have another commitment that interferes with a quarter or more of the work days

Share any specific dates and/or times you won't be able to work due to other commitments. Please provide as much detail as possible.

Examples: - I will be out of the country from 2/2/24 to 2/15/24. - I can't work past 3pm Monday to Wednesday due to personal obligations.

	1 (Never Used Before)	2	3	4	5 (Extremely Confident)
13a. How comfortable are you using Google Suite?
13b. How comfortable are you using the Microsoft Office Suite?
13c. How comfortable are you using Salesforce or another CRM?

14. Do you speak any languages other than English?

YesNo

What other language(s) do you speak? Please use the scale below to explain your proficiency for each language
1-3 Beginner: You understand some words/concepts but can't hold written or spoken conversation
4-7 Proficient: You understand most common words/concepts and can hold a written or spoken conversation
8-10 Fluent: You understand all words/concepts and can confidently hold a written or spoken conversation

Ex: I speak Spanish and would rank my proficiency as 8. I can hold conversations very confidently and can use context clues to figure out the meaning of a word I'm not familiar with.

15. How many years of experience do you have working with youth?

Location information

15a. Residential Street Address

e.g. 123 Main St

15b. Residential Unit/Apt Number (if applicable)

e.g. Apt 1

16. City of Residence

17. Zip Code of Residence

18. State of Residence

Hidden helper fields

Residential Street Address Helper - House Number only

Residential Street Address Helper - House Number + First letter of next word

Residential Street Address Helper - House Number + next word

City Helper

Complete Residential Address

Complete residential Street Address (please ensure that your selection includes your apartment or unit number)

If you do not see your address, please check that you inputted the street number and city correctly on the last page. Also, please given this field some time to load. It is searching through a large database of addresses.

If you are UNABLE to find your COMPLETE residential street address, please check the box below:

I am unable to find my complete residential street address

Applicant Background

Please answer the following questions with as much or as little information as you would like. Your answers will be used to get to know you better.

28. Have you had a job before? (Either full or part time)

YesNo

29. Why are you interested in participating in this program?

30. What is your understanding of the responsibilities for this position?

31. What makes you a strong candidate for this program?

32. List three activities that are important to you and describe why they are important.

Professional References (Optional)

Professional References: are people who can speak to your skills, work ethic, and other qualifications for a job. Examples: current/past teachers, mentors, coworkers, and supervisors.

The reference section is fully optional. Leaving this section blank will not negatively impact your application. However, we do encourage you to include at least one as it is good practice for future job applications.

Note: Family members cannot be professional references.

[Reference #1] Please enter your reference's:
- Full name
- Position/title (Ex: Track Coach, English Teacher, Manager, etc.)
- Best phone number to reach them
- Best email address to reach them

Note: Please notify this individual that you are applying for Rising Sun and that you have shared their information with us.

[Reference #2] Please enter your reference's:
- Full name
- Position/title (Ex: Track Coach, English Teacher, Manager, etc.)
- Best phone number to reach them
- Best email address to reach them

Note: Please notify this individual that you are applying for Rising Sun and that you have shared their information with us.

[Reference #3] Please enter your reference's:
- Full name
- Position/title (Ex: Track Coach, English Teacher, Manager, etc.)
- Best phone number to reach them
- Best email address to reach them

Note: Please notify this individual that you are applying for Rising Sun and that you have shared their information with us.

Community Engagement Fellow: Open Ended Questions

The purpose of the following questions is to help us get to know you better. Each question has an answer length listed but this is only a suggestion. Please share your experiences and qualifications authentically.

15. What motivates you to work in the environmental field and how does this align with Rising Sun's values and mission?
(3-5 sentences)

16. Describe your experience with community engagement. What specific strategies have you used to build relationships within a community?
(3-5 sentences)

17. How do you approach inclusivity and diversity in community engagement efforts?
(3-5 sentences)

18. How do you keep yourself accountable and successful when working independently?
(3-5 sentences)

19. Tell us about a time when you had to work with multiple people at once and manage multiple projects. How did you manage your time and what did you learn from it?
(3-5 sentences)

YDS/SIPM/PA: Open Ended Questions

The purpose of the following questions is to help us get to know you better. Each question has an answer length listed but this is only a suggestion. You are welcome to add as much or as little detail as you feel necessary to answer the question. Please share your experiences and qualifications authentically.

16. How do Rising Sun's values and mission align with your own personal mission?
(3-5 sentences)

17. How have your interests and experiences prepared you to be successful in the role you are applying for?
(3-5 sentences)

18. Can you tell me about a time you had to manage or supervise people? How did you keep them accountable? How did you motivate them?
(3-6 sentences)

19. Do you have any experience working with transitional aged youth who are 15-24 and youth who may be system impacted? Please describe it here.
(3-6 sentences)

System impacted youth: youth who have been affected by or experienced systems such as the juvenile justice system, child welfare system, immigration system, etc.

20. Write about a time you had to work autonomously. How did you set yourself up for success and keep yourself accountable?
(3-6 sentences)

21. Throughout the year, you will have to adapt quickly to transitions in your role and responsibilities. What challenges do you think you might face during these periods of change and how would you address them?
(3-6 sentences)

Please submit the following documents as part of your application

Cover Letter (optional)

Resume

3 Professional References