Position Description

The Envirolution Research and Evaluation Coordinator VISTA, will be an essential member of the team for this growing nonprofit organization in Reno, Nevada. This person will help to improve the effectiveness of current programmatic evaluation processes while also assisting in the research in sustainability and STEAM related content and reports. Collaborating closely with the program managers and the development and curriculum coordinators, this person will refine and create new evaluation and research protocols to support the development and improvement of programs.

Envirolution is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to developing and scaling dynamic K-12 education, youth leadership development, and community outreach programs centered around energy efficiency, sustainability, and Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) development with a special focus on under-represented groups in STEAM, including women, minorities, and low socio-economic populations. Established in 2007 and based in Reno, Nevada. Envirolution’s mission is to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders and community members who will drive the growth of a sustainable economy. With a focus on hands-on service learning, our programs not only provide career development for students of all socio-economic backgrounds, but also enable participants to give back to their communities. Envirolution seeks to promote global change by championing local efforts that empower citizens to achieve positive, meaningful accomplishments and to make a good living while giving back to the social and environmental communities.

Envirolution’s Programs:

Project ReCharge | Ongoing. A dynamic, cutting-edge sustainability and energy efficiency education and training program that engages students, teachers and community professionals. Through hands-on STEAM lessons, Project ReCharge empowers students with the knowledge, training and technology needed to become sustainability detectives focused on saving their home, school or community money through resource saving recommendations.

Sustainability Expedition | Annual. An exciting, five-day opportunity for northern Nevada youth to travel to Reno organizations with sustainable business models, meet professionals in renewable energy fields, explore environmentally friendly buildings and discover various community volunteer opportunities.

Career Quest | Ongoing. Envirolution’s newest program, developed in collaboration with Tesla. Every Friday, students from 5th to 12th grade have the opportunity to tour local STEM businesses and, while there, receive a hands-on STEM lesson -- designed and implemented by Envirolution staff and tailored specifically to what students are learning.

Service Dates

February 16, 2021 - February 15, 2022

Primary Responsibilities

• Assess and improve the effectiveness of current data collection, input, analysis, and reporting processes of all programs and how these inform ongoing program operations, evaluation, program improvement and Envirolution’s five year strategic plan.
• Collaborate with Envirolution staff and stakeholders to enhance survey instruments to collect information from program participants, community members, and stakeholders.
• Produce reports and data visualizations for internal and external audiences.
• Research, collect and summarize data relevant to Envirolution’s mission and program objectives, including but not limited to STEM/STEAM, energy efficiency and sustainability as it relates to, career awareness, education, student demographics, program application in schools and community perception.
• Collaborate with the Curriculum Developer to research existing and new content areas, background information and resources needed for our programs.

Qualifications

• Passionate commitment to The Envirolution Inc.’s mission and vision;
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience);
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
• Exceptional writing skills;
• Strong communication skills;
• Strong organizational skills;
• High degree of initiative and spirit of service;
• Preferred: experience in research, evaluation, data analysis and reporting

AmeriCorps

This position is funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service and will serve within the AmeriCorps VISTA program. AmeriCorps VISTA is the national service program designed specifically to fight poverty. Each VISTA member makes a year-long, full-time commitment to serve on a specific project at a nonprofit organization or public agency. To learn more about the AmeriCorps programs visit americorps.gov.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The above functions may be completed with or without reasonable accommodations. No persons involved with the program will discriminate based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation or disability. This position has recurring access to vulnerable populations.