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Coordinador de educación y divulgación en Nevada
Coordinador de educación y divulgación en Nevada
Envirolution is growing! In the last six months, the Education and Outreach Coordinator -- an AmeriCorps State and National member -- will play an essential role on the Envirolution team. They will join a fast-paced, up-and-coming nonprofit where opportunities for personal and professional growth abound. If you desire to challenge yourself, acquire new skills and competencies, and directly impact the community that you will be serving in.
With support from the Envirolution team and AmeriCorps staff, the Education and Outreach
Coordinator’s primary responsibility will be to extend opportunities for adult and youth education in the community around Envirolution programs. They will have the opportunity to interact with a wide range of community partners and inspire the community to learn how Envirolution’s programs provides solutions for STEM educators in Nevada, while also working with students to take an active role in sustainability and energy efficiency. This position will require approximately 40 hours of service per week, 9:00am to 5:00pm (Monday through Friday), with occasional weekend and evening hours served while representing Envirolution at events. Benefits include federal and state holidays off, as well as two weeks (80 hours) of vacation time.
Primary Responsibilities:
Organize, attend and run many of Envirolution’s community events; from STEM nights at local schools, to tabling opportunities at conferences and other gatherings; to 2020 Reno Earth Day and other high-profile outreach opportunities
This includes the recruitment and management of volunteers
With the Project Manager, assist in the expansion and implementation of Project ReCharge Includes: supporting Envirolution team during Professional Developments for
teachers; assisting the Technology Program Manager with classroom material assembly and delivery; recruiting new teachers at community events; etc.
With the School Tours Coordinator, assist with the weekly implementation of Career Quest
Includes: supporting visiting student groups at Tesla Gigafactory 1 and other sites, with the possibility of co-teaching hands-on STEM lessons designed by Envirolution
With all members of the Envirolution team, assist in the planning, implementing and day-to-day logistics of 2020 Sustainability Tour.
Secondary Responsibilities:
Organize, attend and run periodic community park cleanups
Assist in determining, with all members of the Envirolution team, ideas for new and improved: marketing opportunities, tabling materials and outreach strategies
Depending on qualifications, prior experience and competencies, opportunities exist to assist other team members with: grant-writing; curriculum development; drafting content for
Envirolution newsletter, website and social media platforms; and more.
AmeriCorps Guidelines and Expectations
AmeriCorps members are required to wear at least one piece of AmeriCorps gear (AmeriCorps
button), provided by the Parks Foundation, every day during their term of service. AmeriCorps
members must participate in a minimum of three National Days of Service during their term of service and may participate in additional service projects.
Member Benefits and Compensation
AmeriCorps members receive a living allowance of $13,992, a $6,095 education award upon successful completion of service, healthcare, childcare coverage (for eligible members), and professional development opportunities throughout their term of service. If the member qualifies, they will also receive student loan forbearance and interest payments.
How Do I Apply?
1. Please review ALL materials and resources carefully, including:
Envirolution AmeriCorps Position Description (this document)
Envirolution website (www.envirolution.org)
AmeriCorps website (www.nationalservice.gov)
2. Send a completed application package to Envirolution at: office@envirolution.org
Resume
Cover Letter (Why are you interested in the position?)
Three (3) professional references, including
■ Name, Title
■ Email address
■ Phone number
■ Number of years known
We will be in touch within two weeks to discuss your application status.
Feel free to ask questions at any time using the email office@envirolution.org