15 March
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In Staff, Volunteer

Are you interested in gaining a meaningful professional experience, empowering communities, and making a lasting difference? Join the Envirolution team through AmeriCorps VISTA!The Envirolution Research and Evaluation Coordinator VISTA will help improve the effectiveness of current programmatic evaluation processes while also assisting in the research in sustainability and STEAM-related content and reports while the Program Coordinator VISTA will help improve the effectiveness of current and future programmatic processes related to the empowerment of young women. Apply today to become an essential part of a rapidly growing nonprofit organization and make a difference in YOUR community. Read More →

15 March
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In Education, Partners, Project ReCharge, Staff

Dr. Eric Heiselt is a passionate science teacher at Silverland Middle School in Lyon County School District who first joined Project ReCharge in 2015. Envirolution staff recently went to his classroom to learn about how he integrated Project ReCharge into his curriculum to create a brand new elective class. It was incredible to see a classroom of middle school students excited to learn about circuits and STEAM. Through fun lessons and creative activities, Dr. Heiselt’s elective class has become one of the most popular to take. Thank you, Dr. Heiselt, for making STEAM and sustainability education engaging while preparing your students to become future leaders!Read More →

15 March
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In Staff

Envirolution is happy to welcome some new faces to our team. Sara Monk, our new Finance and Operations Coordinator. Sara is thrilled to utilize her service experience and passions as the Finance and Operations Coordinator with Envirolution! After earning her Bachelor of Arts in English Studies from Illinois State University, Sara Monks used her love for travel to give back to communities across the country. Sara has served with the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, and even her hometown, Chicago, Illinois. This past year, Sara served as the AmeriCorps VISTA Leader for Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation. Welcome, Sara; we are so excitedRead More →

21 February
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In Staff

New Faces, New IdeasWe welcomed two brand new members to our Envirolution team! Welcome to Savannah and Javaira! Javaria is our new AmeriCorps Education and Outreach Coordinator. She will help educate students and our community about Envirolution’s STEAM programs and their impact. Javaria has a bachelor’s in Geological Sciences and a love for everything related to geology and the outdoors. She likes to rock climb in her free time, and as a self-taught metalsmith, she makes her own jewelry! Savannah is our UNR Pack intern and will be helping our Curriculum Developer Megan with her work on developing Project ReCharge curriculum. Savannah grew up loving the outdoors, which startedRead More →

13 December
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In Newsletter, Staff

Are you interested in gaining professional experience, empowering communities, and making a lasting difference? Join the Envirolution team! We are looking for a new Finance and Operations Coordinator and two AmeriCorps VISTA positions.We are looking for an organized, analytical Finance and Operations Coordinator with exceptional communication and problem-solving skills to handle operational and financial duties. VISTAThe Research and Evaluations Coordinator will help to improve the effectiveness of current programmatic evaluation processes while assisting in the research in sustainability and STEAM-related content and reports VISTA The Program Coordinator will develop and pilot new programs to inspire young girls to enter STEAM fields. For more information and position descriptions visit: https://envirolution.org/career-opportunities/Read More →

08 November
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In board, Staff

On October 17th, Envirolution hosted its first Staff and Board Retreat to foster collaboration between the staff and Board of Directors and focus our organization toward achieving its strategic plan goals. The day included a discussion of our strengths using the Clifton Strengths model, roundtable discussions about our strategic plan tactics, and lots of fun activities to get to know each other better. We ended our day with a painting session led by Arts for All Nevada! Thank you for bringing some fun to our day! Thank you to the City of Reno for partnering with us to use your location! Read More →

08 November
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In Project ReCharge, Staff, Volunteer

Envirolution received some great media attention and participated in Wood Rodgers Charity spin event.  Our $96k CLEAN Grant from the NV Energy Foundation was highlighted on KTVN and KOLO8 for its impact Project ReCharge will have in Rural Nevada schools. We also had the tremendous pleasure to participate in Wood Rodgers‘ Charity spin event where Envirolution was honored to receive almost $3,000. We are incredibly grateful to have Wood Rodgers and their STEAM Team as a partner and supporter of our programs. Read More →

Carissa
16 July
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In Staff

Envirolution is very excited to welcome the newest member of our team: Carissa Bradley! Carissa is a native to the Reno area and enjoys exploring new Reno-Tahoe hikes and businesses, spending time with friends, and raising her dog, Finn. Carissa graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno, in 2019 with a B.S. in Environmental Science. Since graduating, Carissa has participated in two incredible fellowships centered around local and state government. She most recently worked for the California Department of Finance, where she found a passion for budgets and public-private partnerships, which she will support at Envirolution. She is pursuing her Master’s in Public Administration at theRead More →

16 July
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In Staff

Are you interested in helping us share our programs with teachers, students and the community?  Do you want to interact with amazing and passionate local companies and learn how our programs provide solutions for STEAM educators and encourage students to take an active role in sustainability and energy efficiency!?  This position does all that and so much more!   For more information and to apply, please visit: envirolution.org/career-opportunitiesRead More →