Chief Program Officer
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Management
General Management, Project & Program Management -
Non-Profit & Social Impact
Rising Sun Center for Opportunity:
Chief Program Officer APPLY BY:
January 16, 2026
REPORTS TO: President and Chief Executive Officer
LOCATION: Oakland (Headquarters) or Stockton (Central Valley Site), CA (Hybrid)
STARTING COMPENSATION: $153, in the Bay Area & $148, in the Central Valley
Rising Sun Center for Opportunity seeks a strategic, equity-centered, and emotionally intelligent Chief Program Officer (CPO) to lead and evolve workforce development programs at the intersection of climate justice, economic mobility, and racial equity. This is a pivotal executive leadership role for a seasoned program builder who can steward strong, mission-driven programs while guiding Rising Sun toward the next phase of growth, scale, and sustainability.
Reporting directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer and serving as a core member of the executive leadership team, the CPO will bring clarity, focus, and forward momentum to Rising Sun's program strategy-building on a strong foundation, strengthening systems and outcomes, and helping the organization prepare for future funding and programmatic shifts. The ideal leader is both visionary and grounded: a collaborative unifier who leads with humility, decisiveness, and deep respect for staff, participants, and community partners.
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, or disability status. EOE/AA/Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.
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