Chief Program Officer

California Partnership to End Domestic Violence; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Rising Sun Center for Opportunity seeks a Chief Program Officer to lead workforce development programs at the intersection of climate justice, economic mobility, and racial equity. This executive role reports to the President and CEO and guides program strategy, systems, and growth.

The CPO will build collaborative partnerships with staff, participants, and community partners, steward equity-centered outcomes, and position Rising Sun for the next phase of funding and impact.

Qualifications

• Executive leadership experience in program development
• Ability to advance climate justice and equity in workforce programs
• Strong collaboration with staff and community partners

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve workforce development programs.
• Guide program strategy, growth, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with staff, participants, and community partners.

Job description

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: $153,000 - 161,000 in the Bay Area & $148,000 - 155,000 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.